St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Monday, 6 May 2024
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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 • 43m ago
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 • 1hr ago
Council get more time for say on water monitoring costs
Jim Gainsford
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
Property
Gold Coast estate George Clooney called home could be yours for $20 million
Jade Lazarevic
Rivermead Estate on the Gold Coast is listed for sale with price expectations of around $20 million. Picture supplied
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Land council investigated over worker underpayments
William Ton • 12m ago
Kimberley Land Council boss Tyronne Garstone is working to make amends to underpaid workers. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Health
'A growing burden': young people plagued by eating disorders
More young people are presenting with eating disorders, says a St George professor who specialises in the field. File picture
Eva Kolimar
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
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Police and multicultural community ties more important than ever, council told
Jim Gainsford
From left: Kim Fenwick; Ray Kerridge with Councillor Nancy Liu (right).
Letters: Silted up Oyster Creek, mangroves, Anzac Day and Beachwatch
Murray Trembath
Silted up Oyster Creek at Kareela. Picture supplied
Schools
Bali excursion was a cultural delight for these students
Eva Kolimar
Woolooware High School students on their recent trip to Bali as part of a languages immersion program. Picture supplied
Bail law reform promised in $230mil package to address domestic violence
Rally against domestic violence. Picture by Lukas Coch/AAP
Murray Trembath
New Italian restaurant coming to heritage church building at Cronulla
Murray Trembath
Cristiano Patacca (executive chef), left, and Matteo Margiotta and his wife Nerina. Picture by John Veage

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
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Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Eva Kolimar • 43m ago
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
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
John Veage • 1hr ago
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
Jim Gainsford
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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National
Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told
A woman is on accused of attempting to murder her severely disabled daughter with insulin. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch • 12m ago
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
Miklos Bolza • 19m ago
Glen Coleman denies raping a teenager in a police station. (Miklos Bolza/AAP PHOTOS)
Telstra's 3G shutdown delayed over triple zero concerns
Savannah Meacham • 30m ago
Telstra has moved to delay the shutdown of its 3G network to give people more time to upgrade. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Rainfall to persist across NSW coast
Jessica Belzycki • 39m ago
Campsite inundated with water at Stockton Caravan Park, Newcastle. Picture Peter Lorimer
Watch
'Epic' dolphin encounter caught by adventurer
Ben Smyth • 57m ago
Moruya's Dave Boyes recently returned from a two-year adventure with friends sailing the east coast of Australia. Pictures supplied
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 • 1hr ago
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
John Veage
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
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
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
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
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Property
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
Experience modern living in Sylvania
Experience modern living in Sylvania
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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What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
Aussies in India: Australian representation in the 2024 IPL
Picture by Shutterstock
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Watch
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 • 43m ago
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
Rainfall to persist across NSW coast
Campsite inundated with water at Stockton Caravan Park, Newcastle. Picture Peter Lorimer
Jessica Belzycki • 39m ago
Watch
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Eva Kolimar • 43m ago
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
Watch
'Epic' dolphin encounter caught by adventurer
Ben Smyth • 57m ago
Moruya's Dave Boyes recently returned from a two-year adventure with friends sailing the east coast of Australia. Pictures supplied
Lots of wishes as shooting stars light up Australian skies
Jessica Belzycki • 1hr ago
Image: Shutterstock
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Comment
St George letters: Local WWII diggers lost at sea
Around 1,000 Australians died when the when the Japanese POW transportation ship, the Montevideo Maru, was sunk by the American submarine, USS Sturgeon in 1942.
Mark Speakman: The most important civic day on our national calendar
By Mark Speakman
Anzac Day dawn service at Cronulla in 2023. Picture by John Veage
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Council extends sympathies in wake of recent incidents
Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir.
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Two Ways to Go
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Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Destination next: The Canadian hotspot that belongs on your bucket list
Sarah Maguire
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Which Louvre is better: The OG in Paris or the striking gem in Abu Dhabi?
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Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
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Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
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Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies • 14m ago
Car Expert
US state to start fining drivers for this stupid modification
Max Davies • 50m ago
US state to start fining drivers for this stupid modification
Car Expert
Western Australia pours more money into EV rebates
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Western Australia pours more money into EV rebates
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Another luxury brand wavers on ambitious EV goals
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
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Geely's Australian return revealed in local filings, job ad
William Stopford
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Tighten the screws on domestic violence: CWA
Executive members of the CWA of NSW unanimously vote for greater resources to bring domestic violence under control during day one of their annual AGM, held this year at Coffs Harbour.
Jamie Brown • 21m ago
Rural health advocate wins top women's award
1hr ago
Rebecca Keeley accepted the award for improving allied health services for children and families across rural and regional Australia during a ceremony at the Parliament House. Picture supplied
World record broken for a Border Collie at Rockhampton working dog sale
Ellouise Bailey • 1hr ago
Amos and Joe Leven, Casino, NSW with Cabra Glebe Liz, who sold for a new world record. Picture by Ellouise Bailey
Life & Style
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Noel Whittaker
A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
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Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
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