Coalition unveils plans to make 1500 public schools independent by 2017
School principals will be given greater autonomy over school management and selection of staff, a change that comes with a price tag of $70 million Tess Gibney The federal government is facing backlash from some states over a $70 million plan to encourage more public...
Steadfast with style: National news queen’s Sydney soft spot
ABC star Karina Carvalho talks about life as a prime-time news anchor Kieran Gair For the past six years Karina Carvalho has covered compelling and powerful stories for Western Australians, Sydney-siders and Melbournites alike. Now the new face of ABC Queensland's 7pm...
In memory of Mayor Pat Reilly
Sydney Observer pays tribute to the late Willoughby Mayor Pat Reilly Pat Reilly, one of Australia’s longest serving Mayors was farewelled late last month by hundreds of mourners at Our Lady of Dolours Church in Chatswood. Reilly was remembered as the quintessential...
Holiday heroes
We chat to the holiday heroes that dedicate their time on December 25 to ensure other’s days are filled with joy.
Jenny Owens: no time to retire
Freshwater resident has the Sochi Winter Olympics in her sight.
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital ready for facelift
A long awaited redevelopment of the hospital is underway, including a four-storey surgical, theatres, anaesthetic and recovery wing
Technology set in stone
Wahroonga resident exhibits at Sculpture By the Sea for the fourth time.
Killara parking troubles
Citizens unite against the proposal to sell a commuter carpark in Killara.
Armed robbery at Roseville cinema
It seems like the only genre playing at Roseville Cinema last month was action.
Bikes change lives in Uganda
Donated bikes will be sent to Ugandan students to encourage school attendance.
Local talent shines on X Factor
New Phoenix girls plan to juggle their solo and group careers after their X Factor elimination.
Federal Election: less than one week to go
In the lead up to the Federal Election the candidates for the Bradfield electorate discuss what they think are the most important issues for local residents.
