St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Murray Trembath • 17m ago
New beach playground: North Cronulla's lifeguard tower for kids only
Lifeguard tower being erected in the Dunningham Park playground. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
Murray Trembath
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Murray Trembath
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
Property
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
No terrorist incident call on random stabbing
Aaron Bunch • 9m ago
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch says the stabbing won't officially be deemed a terrorist incident. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Bonza cancels more flights as fleet poised to soar away
Alex Mitchell • 20m ago
All Bonza flights were cancelled after its financial woes terminated its lease agreement on planes. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied
Watch
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Annual IMB Bank Foundation Community Foundation grants are open for non-profit services that provide support to people in need. Project Youth was a previous recipient of funding. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
John Veage
In the curtain-raiser on Sunday at PointsBet, Cronulla's under-21s went to the break down 10-6 but came home winners. Picture John Veage
Council get more time for say on water monitoring costs
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage
Jim Gainsford
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Health
'A growing burden': young people plagued by eating disorders
Eva Kolimar
More young people are presenting with eating disorders, says a St George professor who specialises in the field. File picture
Beachwatch user-pays changes postponed for 12 months
Murray Trembath
Gymea Bay Baths, where water quality has been poor in recent years, is among 15 locations in Sutherland Shire monitored by Beachwatch. Picture: Chris Lane
Police and multicultural community ties more important than ever, council told
From left: Kim Fenwick; Ray Kerridge with Councillor Nancy Liu (right).
Jim Gainsford
Letters: Silted up Oyster Creek, mangroves, Anzac Day and Beachwatch
Murray Trembath
Silted up Oyster Creek at Kareela. Picture supplied

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Murray Trembath • 17m ago
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
New beach playground: North Cronulla's lifeguard tower for kids only
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Lifeguard tower being erected in the Dunningham Park playground. Picture supplied
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
Murray Trembath
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Murray Trembath
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied

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National
Crime scene declared after 'human bones' found in park
Toowoomba police are investigating the discovery of bones on a walking track. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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Jacob Shteyman • 25m ago
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Miklos Bolza • 36m ago
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MONA appeals ladies-only lounge discrimination ruling
Ethan James • 39m ago
Kirsha Kaechele: the law should be challenged to consider broader definitions as they apply to art. (HANDOUT/Museum of Old and New Art)
Brothers arrested in NSW over Melbourne fatal stabbing
Kaitlyn Offer • 41m ago
Two brothers are facing extradition from regional NSW to Victoria over a weekend homicide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
In the curtain-raiser on Sunday at PointsBet, Cronulla's under-21s went to the break down 10-6 but came home winners. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Kobe in Aussie SLSC team
John Veage
Kobe Sorenson wins gold in the U17 beach flags. Picture John Veage
Riley Jones in World Series
John Veage
Baseball Australia has announced that Engadine's Riley Jones has been chosen to represent Australia in the U16 National Team to play in the USA.
Sports grants given
John Veage
Sutherland sits on top of the Premier League 2024 PL1-The Markham Cup competition with four wins from four games played this season. Picture John Veage
Sharks surge on
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The local derby was the Cronulla Sharks first Mental Fitness Round in collaboration with Gotcha4Life, and Nicho Hynes led the way. Picture John Veage
PropertyView
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024
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Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
What's on
School holidays: what's on for kids
Eva Kolimar
There are plenty of activities on offer in St George and Sutherland Shire during the rest of the school holidays. File picture
Food
Hola! Kogarah is getting a new Mexican eatery
Eva Kolimar
Mexican food is coming to Kogarah, with Guzman y Gomez opening on Montgomery Street on April 23. Pictured is Franchisee Daniel Habib. Picture by Chris Lane
Minns to launch Hurstville Salvos Red Shield Appeal launch
The Salvaton Army conducts the annual Red Shield Appeal to support their ongoing and longstanding commitment to the community.
Acclaimed Sons of Sun show comes to Cronulla
Matt Charleston as Sam Phillips in Sons of Sun. Picture by Dusk Devi Vision
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How should I budget for my retirement?
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Community
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
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Annual IMB Bank Foundation Community Foundation grants are open for non-profit services that provide support to people in need. Project Youth was a previous recipient of funding. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Kosciuszko climb raises $30,000 for Autism Community Network
Jim Gainsford
The Autism Community Network conquer Mount Kosciuszko.
Bayside Men's Shed honours a special volunteer
Jim Gainsford
Kevin Trevitt is presented with his Certificate of Exellence by the Bayside Men's Shed volunteers.
Our People
Students launch care packs for change
Eva Kolimar
Hurstville's Andrew Wang and Daniel Su launched non-profit organisation Help Elevate Youth (HEY), which supports young people in need by distributing care packs. Picture by Chris Lane
Crowds attend Ramsgate RSL Sub-branch Anzac Dawn Service
Pictures: Chris Lane
St George cabs transported several veterans and their families in the march.
Photos and Video
All you need to know as Eurovision takes the world stage
Electric Fields rehearsing One Milkali (One Blood) for Australia at the Second Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final at Malm Arena. Picture by Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU
Ayden Dawkins • 1hr ago
MONA's exclusive Ladies Lounge to close - for now
Matt Maloney • 1hr ago
The Ladies Lounge was developed in 2020 and was the subject of an anti-discrimination complaint by an interstate tourist.
Breaking
Cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent
Brittney Levinson • 2hrs ago
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Victorian Treasurer's budget speech interrupted by protestors
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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Anna Houlahan
Jake and Callum Robinson (from left to right) with Jack Carter Rhoad and his partner Natalie. Picture Instagram/GoFundMe
Comment
St George letters: Local WWII diggers lost at sea
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Mark Speakman: The most important civic day on our national calendar
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Anzac Day dawn service at Cronulla in 2023. Picture by John Veage
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Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir.
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Kate Armstrong
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William Stopford
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
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