St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
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Vending machines proposed as alternative to bringing back cash at shire pools
Engadine Leisure Centre. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath • 45m ago
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.
2hrs ago
Appeal to locate missing Oatley man
2hrs ago
Diliang Yang, 75, was last seen at Gungah Bay Road, Oatley, about 10am yesterday.
Gweagal spears taken home by James Cook in 1770 to have new home at Kurnell
Murray Trembath
Dr Ian Coates (National Museum of Australia), Indigenous representatives Ray Ingrey, Noeleen Timbery, Ash Walker, Tristan Simms, David Johnson, Quaiden Williams Riley and Ophelia Rubinich (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies). Photo: Jenny Magee, Trinity College Cambridge
Property
Looking for a quirky reno project? Nissen hut in Hunter Valley could be the one
Jade Lazarevic
16 Deakin Street in Kurri Kurri is listed with a guide of $375,000 to $410,000. 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
Teen stabbed younger sister 'out of the blue': police
Samantha Lock and Luke Costin • 14m ago
A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her younger sister to death in the family home. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Action urged to contain rubber crumb on synthetic sporting fields
Jim Gainsford
Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society vice-president Adrian Polhill (left) and Dr Scott Wilson at the synthetic field at Poulton Park. Picture: Chris Lane
Our People
Students launch care packs for change
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
Eva Kolimar
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
Pipeline mural symbolises Indigenous surrounds
A graffiti-covered 800-metre pipeline at Tempe that carries millions of litres of drinking water from the Sydney Desalination Plant every day is being given a major face lift thanks to a First Nations-inspired artwork project. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Photos
Premier's father John Minns suffers massive heart attack
Murray Trembath
Chris Minns with his parents John and Cara at the Labor Party campaign launch for the 2023 election, held in Hurstville.Picture Facebook
Our People
Party is the icing on top for Reg
Eva Kolimar
Reg Symons celebrates his 100th birthday at St Basil's Miranda. Picture by Chris Lane
'Goodness of people' theme: Big numbers for Shire Relay for Life next weekend
Murray Trembath
Sutherland Shire Relay for Life 2023. Picture by John Veage
Harry and Josie created 'joy and togetherness' at Sing Hing Chinese Restaurant
Harry and Josephine (Josie) Leong in early years at Sing Hing Chinese Restaurant. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath
Letters: Warning bells over mangroves and other shire issues
Mangroves on the edge of Woolooware Bay. Picture by John Veage

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Vending machines proposed as alternative to bringing back cash at shire pools
Murray Trembath • 45m ago
Engadine Leisure Centre. Picture supplied
St George letters: Local WWII diggers lost at sea
2hrs ago
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.
Appeal to locate missing Oatley man
2hrs ago
Diliang Yang, 75, was last seen at Gungah Bay Road, Oatley, about 10am yesterday.
Gweagal spears taken home by James Cook in 1770 to have new home at Kurnell
Murray Trembath
Dr Ian Coates (National Museum of Australia), Indigenous representatives Ray Ingrey, Noeleen Timbery, Ash Walker, Tristan Simms, David Johnson, Quaiden Williams Riley and Ophelia Rubinich (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies). Photo: Jenny Magee, Trinity College Cambridge
Action urged to contain rubber crumb on synthetic sporting fields
Jim Gainsford
Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society vice-president Adrian Polhill (left) and Dr Scott Wilson at the synthetic field at Poulton Park. Picture: Chris Lane

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National
Imagine that, a world with impeccable manners
Opinion
Parks are much quieter in Japan. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe • 15m ago
Retail sales slid 0.4 per cent in March
Poppy Johnston • 21m ago
Spending on cafes, restaurants, recreation and clothing is expected to have gone off the boil. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Future of Bonza up in the air as flights cancelled
Rachael Ward • 28m ago
The future of regional airline Bonza is in doubt after it cancelled flights around the country. (HANDOUT/BONZA)
PM voices sympathy amid outrage over grandma beating
Andrew Brown and Rachael Ward • 35m ago
A former immigration detainee is accused of bashing a Perth grandmother unconscious. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Dingo bites boy in latest attack on holiday island
Laine Clark • 36m ago
Rangers have repeated calls for people to be vigilant on K'gari after a dingo bit a boy on the leg. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE)
Sport
Jarvis accumulating points
Nth Cronulla SLSC surfer Cruz McKee picked up three gold surfing medals at the 2024 Aussie Surf Life Saving Surfing titles on the Sunshine Coast. Picture John Veage
John Veage
A Shark attack
John Veage
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes soared back into top spot on the Dally M leaderboard after a masterful showing for the Sharks at Canberra. Picture NRL Images/Neamy
Athletes of all abilities compete
John Veage
A Nth Cronulla competitor reaches the flag first. Picture Elke Kahler
Aussie Athletics titles wrap up in Adelaide
John Veage
In the u20 Women's 3000m steeplechase Sutherland's Mia Toohey took the title and selection for the World Junior team. Picture Fred Etter
Izzy makes world title team
John Veage
Izzy with her spoils
PropertyView
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Property
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Winning Hamptons haven
Winning Hamptons haven
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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6 home office hacks for better organisation and productivity
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Overactive bladder - a new solution for this common men's health issue
Prorox can help reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms which impact more than half of middle-aged men. Picture Shutterstock
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied
Community
Students launch care packs for change
Our People
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
Eva Kolimar
Crowds attend Ramsgate RSL Sub-branch Anzac Dawn Service
Pictures: Chris Lane
St George cabs transported several veterans and their families in the march.
Dawn Service for the combined Mortdale, Penshurst and Oatley RSL Sub-branches
Pictures: Chris Lane
Dawn Service for the combined Mortdale, Penshurst and Oatley RSL Sub-branches
Kogarah RSL Sub-branch Dawn Service
Jim Gainsford
Premier Chris Minns laying a wreath at the Kogarah Memorial. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Student's artwork brings home Anzac Day message
Student's artwork brings home Anzac Day message
Photos and Video
Imagine that, a world with impeccable manners
Opinion
Parks are much quieter in Japan. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe • 15m ago
Analysis
Where to next in Australia's battle with Elon Musk and X?
Terry Flew • 1hr ago
X CEO Elon Musk mocked the eSafety Commissioner as "the Australian Censorship Commissar". (Britta Pedersen/Pool via AP, File)
Updated
Bonza grounds flights amid concerns over airline's viability
Anna McGuinness
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company's viability is assessed. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
US pop star Billie Eilish announces Australian tour dates
Anna McGuinness
Billie Eilish has announced Australian dates for her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour in 2025. Picture by William Drumm
Watch
'I don't want to die': How a friends fishing trip took a terrifying turn
Nadine Morton
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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.
2hrs ago
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.
Explore
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Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
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Hotel Review
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Emily McAuliffe
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Travel Insider
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
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Visit this laidback nook of France as part of a luxury cruise
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Adventure
Found! Australia's most beautiful islands with surprises at every turn
Bonita Grima
An aerial view of Direction Island.
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
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Adventure
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Laura Waters
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
Tim Richards
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Car Expert
2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Car Expert
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Car Expert
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
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Car Expert
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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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
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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
Early finish on the cotton pick at Talbragar Park yields 11 bales/ha
James Frampton, Talbragar Park, Dunedoo, with some of his irrigated cotton that is yielding 11 bales a hectare.
Simon Chamberlain • 15m ago
Cattle market upside tipped for later in the year
55m ago
Bank analysts are tipping a lift in cattle prices towards the end of the year. Picture by Karen Bailey.
'They flat out refused': Gee takes aim at NAB as two branches close doors in this region
Reidun Berntsen • 1hr ago
Lithgow's former NAB branch (left) and federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee.
Life & Style
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The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
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