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Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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'We have lost our dad': Premier's father John Minns dies in St George Hospital
Chris Minns with his parents John and Cara at the Labor Party campaign launch for the 2023 election, held in Hurstville.Picture Facebook
Murray Trembath • 11m ago
Thousands expected at the Greek Fest, Brighton-Le-Sands
The Greek Fest at Brighton will be a celebration of all aspects of Greek culture.
Jim Gainsford • 1hr ago
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.
'Overdevelopment': $78m Caringbah project refused for second time
Murray Trembath
Photomontage of the proposed residential and medical facilities development. Picture DA
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
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
Ten slammed over conduct in Lehrmann defamation suit
Duncan Murray • 17m ago
A judge is considering how much Bruce Lehrmann should pay after his failed defamation suit. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Anger at rideshare drivers using Wolli Creek streets as a holding lot
Jim Gainsford
Wolli Creek residents want rideshare drivers to stop using their streets for parking.
The new Caruso's: Fior restaurant at Gymea opens this week
Head chef Will Lawson and Tristan Rosier at Fior restaurant, Gymea. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
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
St George Police Area Command boss praises work of young officers
St George Police Area Command's Superintendent Rohan Cramsie with his certificate of congratulations from Bayside Council.
Jim Gainsford
Surf clubs and ferries focus: Heritage festival moves to Cronulla
Murray Trembath
Cronulla surf club's first "serious" surfboat in late 1922. Picture from The Cronulla Story - A Century of Surf Life Saving, Vigilance and Service, by Gary Lester
Insolvency sale: Large Kurnell industrial infill site on the market
Murray Trembath
The 109,000 square metre site at 260B Captain Cook Drive contains two existing warehouse buildings totalling 5213 square metres and extensive hardstand areas. Picture supplied
Vending machines proposed as alternative to bringing back cash at shire pools
Murray Trembath
Engadine Leisure Centre. Picture supplied
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.
Appeal to locate missing Oatley man
Diliang Yang, 75, was last seen at Gungah Bay Road, Oatley, about 10am yesterday.

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
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'We have lost our dad': Premier's father John Minns dies in St George Hospital
Murray Trembath • 11m ago
Chris Minns with his parents John and Cara at the Labor Party campaign launch for the 2023 election, held in Hurstville.Picture Facebook
Thousands expected at the Greek Fest, Brighton-Le-Sands
Jim Gainsford • 1hr ago
The Greek Fest at Brighton will be a celebration of all aspects of Greek culture.
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.
'Overdevelopment': $78m Caringbah project refused for second time
Murray Trembath
Photomontage of the proposed residential and medical facilities development. Picture DA
Anger at rideshare drivers using Wolli Creek streets as a holding lot
Jim Gainsford
Wolli Creek residents want rideshare drivers to stop using their streets for parking.

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National
Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry
Steven Miles' government has faced pressure to change the principle of detention as a last resort. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Savannah Meacham • 33m ago
Updated
Government reverses plan on medical device fees
Ben Silvester • 42m ago
The Australian Medical Association says the Health Minister's backflip is "a win for patients" who would have had to pay thousands more for surgery.
'Someone is going to die': pilot warning before crash
Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou • 52m ago
Captain Danniel Lyon thought the safety of his crew was not being prioritised by the ADF. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
Looking for love: journalist gallops into Farmer Wants a Wife
Finn Coleman • 55m ago
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Aussie music duo sue former manager in Supreme Court
Duncan Murray • 56m ago
Angus and Julia Stone attended a Sydney court where they're suing their former manager. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
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
$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
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Experience modern living in Sylvania
Experience modern living in Sylvania
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
Property
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Jemimah Clegg
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. 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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Overactive bladder - a new solution for this common men's health issue
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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
Community
Bayside Men's Shed honours a special volunteer
Kevin Trevitt is presented with his Certificate of Exellence by the Bayside Men's Shed volunteers.
Jim Gainsford
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.
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
Photos and Video
Government reverses plan on medical device fees
Updated
The Australian Medical Association says the Health Minister's backflip is "a win for patients" who would have had to pay thousands more for surgery.
Ben Silvester • 42m ago
'Just not fair': Grieving mum misses Centrelink cut-off by six days
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Lee Simpson and Patty Van duijn, stock image of a hospital corridor. Picture supplied/Canva
Donate an unused mobile phone to help those escaping domestic violence
Anna Houlahan
Silhouette of a woman holding a mobile phone. Picture Robert Peet
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
Opinion
The elephant in the room is no sacred cow
John Hanscombe
Men become brittle when their team loses. Picture Shutterstock
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.
Explore
Book Now
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Two Ways to Go
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
Cruising
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
If you're not going on a cruise, you're missing out. Here's why
Great Barrier Reef hosts first musical festival for Australian heroes
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
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
Mark Dapin
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
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
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Car Expert
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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
Quality Quirindi country focuses on profitability, land stewardship
Makiwa has been meticulously developed with a strong focus on both profitability and land stewardship. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Another rural property sells for well above its auction reserve
Mark Phelps • 2hrs ago
An impressive 456 acre rural property located 15 minutes drive from a major regional centre is the latest to be sold for well above its auction reserve price. Picture supplied
A big step towards an FMD vaccine
Denis Howard
NSW Department of Primary of Industries scientist, Blaine Farrugia, evaluates emergency animal disease vaccines at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute. Picture by John Webster, NSW DPI.
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
How to style your home to complement the artwork
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied