St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Monday, 13 May 2024
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Third time lucky for mum, with baby born on Mother's Day
Krista Kostrevski with her new baby, born on Mother's Day at Sutherland Hospital. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Shire history talk: Woronora - playground of the working man
An outing on the Woronora River. Picture Sutherland Shire Libraries
Pauline Curby, President of Sutherland Shire Historical Society
Fashion
Trio's surfwear brand and its nod to coastal surrounds
Eva Kolimar
Cronulla's Tom Groat and Jake Burns have collaborated with Cronulla surf photographer Luca Salisbury on their latest surfwear collection called 'Home'. Picture by John Veage
Advice
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Noel Whittaker
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Property
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Jemimah Clegg
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Health minister's plea before nurses' industrial action
Holly Hales • 14m ago
Mary-Anne Thomas is hoping for a quick resolution with paramedics and nurses. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Cheaper drugs for cancer, kidney disease patients
Kat Wong • 20m ago
The federal government has added two more drugs to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
High success rate for major shire development applications
Murray Trembath
A proposal development covering 16 home sites at 6-20 Hinkler Avenue and 319-333 Taren Point Road, Caringbah, has been refused twice by Sydney South Planning Panel. Picture DA.
Our Places
Dance mums get their groove on
Miss Fisher's Ballet Academy at Rockdale invited students' mothers to join for a join class to celebrate Mother's Day. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
21 koalas detected in Lucas Heights bushland area by drone thermal imagery
Murray Trembath
Koala at Mills Creek in 2023. Picture supplied by Mel Clark
Letter: 'Absurd' empty buses situation at Lilli Pilli continues
Buses doing three point turns at the end of Lilli Pilli Road. Picture supplied
Photos | Woronora legend honoured with naming of reserve
Murray Trembath
Naming ceremony at Woronora. Picture by John Veage
In the field
John Veage
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture John Veage
Leisurely vehicle for elderly residents stolen
Eva Kolimar
The stolen trishaw that was taken from Taren Point. Picture supplied
John Minns farewelled by family, friends and dignitaries at packed St Declan's
Premier Chris Minns, his uncle Father Denis Minns and mother Cara at St Declan's Penshurst. Picture by John Veage
Murray Trembath
Community to have their say on proposed new shire library hours
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the new $10 million library, technology and community hub to be fitted out in South Village, Kirrawee. Picture supplied

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Third time lucky for mum, with baby born on Mother's Day
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Krista Kostrevski with her new baby, born on Mother's Day at Sutherland Hospital. Picture supplied
Shire history talk: Woronora - playground of the working man
Pauline Curby, President of Sutherland Shire Historical Society
An outing on the Woronora River. Picture Sutherland Shire Libraries
Fashion
Trio's surfwear brand and its nod to coastal surrounds
Eva Kolimar
Cronulla's Tom Groat and Jake Burns have collaborated with Cronulla surf photographer Luca Salisbury on their latest surfwear collection called 'Home'. Picture by John Veage
Advice
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Noel Whittaker
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
High success rate for major shire development applications
Murray Trembath
A proposal development covering 16 home sites at 6-20 Hinkler Avenue and 319-333 Taren Point Road, Caringbah, has been refused twice by Sydney South Planning Panel. Picture DA.

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National
Dawson loved his wife and did not kill her, court told
Christopher Dawson is appealing his conviction for the murder of his wife in 1982. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Miklos Bolza • 26m ago
Murder trial begins for alleged schoolgirl killer
Duncan Murray • 37m ago
Justin Stein is on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten in January, 2022. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
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Dingo killed with speargun on tourist island
Fraser Barton • 46m ago
Wildlife officers say a man used a spear gun to kill a dingo lingering around a camp site on K'gari. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE)
Opinion
The budget drip-feed becomes water torture
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
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Sport
Sharks break Storm
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John Veage • 2hrs ago
Souths go back to Port Hacking
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Southern Districts
McGroder jumps to U20 World Athletics
John Veage
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Jarvis just falls short in Sydney
John Veage
Jarvis took to the air scoring a heat high 7 points. Picture John Veage
Tammin Lampret in Aus Oceania team
John Veage
Tammin Lampret won gold in the u17 100m hurdles at the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide and bronze in the 200m. Picture Athletics NSW
PropertyView
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Property
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Martin Kelly
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
House of the Week
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
Property
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Jen Melocco
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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
Grab a splash of scenery for your wall
Eva Kolimar
Meet the artist of Oatley 101 and grab a bargain, with paintings on offer for half price from June 1-2. Picture supplied
What's on
Last chance to see this dazzling show at Rockdale
Eva Kolimar
9 to 5 The Musical by Rockdale Musical Society. Picture supplied
Our People
Festival performer wins Best Actor award
Eva Kolimar
Hurstville Grove actor Brea Macey won the Best Actor award in the 2024 Short + Sweet Festival for her monologue in the play A Thing of Hope. Picture supplied
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
Recommended
The benefits of choosing to buy hearing aids online
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What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Miranda Aitken
Photo by Shutterstock.
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
Community
In the field
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Events
Shire fundraiser to protect children
Eva Kolimar
Pictured is former event supporter Rick Grossman from Hoodoo Gurus at the 2019 Child Protection Foundation Black Tie Masquerade Ball with Bruce and Kerry Fozzard, who established the charity. The event returns in 2024. Picture supplied
Health
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Jonathan Hawes
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Watch
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Eva Kolimar
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
Kosciuszko climb raises $30,000 for Autism Community Network
Jim Gainsford
The Autism Community Network conquer Mount Kosciuszko.
Photos and Video
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Real Australia
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy • 31m ago
Breaking
Plane touches down safely with no landing gear at regional airport
Anna Falkenmire and Josh Leeson Matthew Kelly • 1hr ago
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Airport shutdowns loom as federal police consider industrial action
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Police car reading 'lowest paid police' among other slogans parked on airport tarmac. Picture supplied
Trucks destroyed by alleged arsonists, $1 million damage caused
Anna Houlahan
A black Audi sedan on February 17 (left) and a black Ford sedan on March 3 were allegedly spotted at the Dandenong car yard. Pictures supplied
Opinion
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Bruce Billson
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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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Luxury
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Janet Stone
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A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
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Mike Smith
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Car Expert
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William Stopford
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Jordan Mulach
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Jordan Mulach
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Car Expert
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James Wong
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Max Davies
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The Senior
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Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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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
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
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Elka Devney • 2hrs ago
Yambinya Station's winning pen of bullocks: antibiotics, HGP and GMO free
Ellouise Bailey
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Life & Style
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
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Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy • 31m ago
Fashion
Trio's surfwear brand and its nod to coastal surrounds
Eva Kolimar
Cronulla's Tom Groat and Jake Burns have collaborated with Cronulla surf photographer Luca Salisbury on their latest surfwear collection called 'Home'. Picture by John Veage
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Linley Wilkie
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