St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Monday, 13 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
20m 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
This baby girl made her mum's day
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
New parents Andrew and Samantha with their baby Sloane, who was born on Mother's Day. Picture by Chris Lane
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
Pilot praised for safe landing after gear failure
Samantha Lock and Sam McKeith • 9m ago
A plane circled above a Newcastle airport for nearly two hours before making an emergency landing. (Supplied by Abc News/AAP PHOTOS)
Universities score carve-outs from foreign student cap
Jacob Shteyman • 18m ago
Some education providers are accused of lowering admission standards to "poach" foreign students. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Third time lucky for mum, with baby born on Mother's Day
Eva Kolimar
Krista Kostrevski with her new baby, born on Mother's Day at Sutherland Hospital. Picture supplied
Fashion
Trio's surfwear brand and its nod to coastal surrounds
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
Eva Kolimar
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
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Leisurely vehicle for elderly residents stolen
Eva Kolimar
The stolen trishaw that was taken from Taren Point. Picture supplied

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
20m ago
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
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
This baby girl made her mum's day
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
New parents Andrew and Samantha with their baby Sloane, who was born on Mother's Day. Picture by Chris Lane
Advice
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Noel Whittaker
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Third time lucky for mum, with baby born on Mother's Day
Eva Kolimar
Krista Kostrevski with her new baby, born on Mother's Day at Sutherland Hospital. Picture supplied

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National
Aboriginal legal services in crisis as demand doubles
Indigenous legal aid organisations are asking for a funding boost in the federal budget. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Kat Wong • 22m ago
Business conditions slip as economic headwinds bite
Poppy Johnston • 34m ago
Interest rate-sensitive sectors are in a tough spot, with retailers clearly under pressure. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial
Emily Woods • 54m ago
Fifteen jurors have been selected for Greg Lynn's double murder trial. (Paul Tyquin/AAP PHOTOS)
Minister's plea before nurse and ambo industrial action
Holly Hales • 59m ago
Mary-Anne Thomas is hoping for a quick resolution with paramedics and nurses. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Internet cop loses to X in court call on stabbing video
Jack Gramenz • 1hr ago
A judge has rejected a bid to extend an injunction against X publishing videos of a church stabbing. (AP PHOTO)
Sport
Dragons Souths gallery
Dragons Souths gallery
John Veage • 38m ago
Aussie Stingers gallery
John Veage • 51m ago
Aussie Stingers gallery
Sharks break Storm
John Veage
A runaway try to a rampaging Siosifa Talakai from the kick-off when it was 18-18 sealed the Sharks win. Picture NRL Images/Blair
Souths go back to Port Hacking
John Veage
Southern Districts
McGroder jumps to U20 World Athletics
John Veage
In Adelaide 15 yr old Mason McGroder won the U/17 Long Jump, U/17 400m and also won the U/20 Long Jump. Picture John Veage
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
Photo supplied.
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
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
20m ago
In the field
John Veage
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture 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
Photos and Video
Dragons Souths gallery
Dragons Souths gallery
John Veage • 38m ago
Aussie Stingers gallery
John Veage • 51m ago
Aussie Stingers gallery
Updated
Gay parents book ban faces new vote
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Among the shelves of a public library. Picture Canva
Real Australia
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Karen Hardy • 2hrs ago
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
Plane touches down safely with no landing gear at regional airport
Anna Falkenmire and Josh Leeson Matthew Kelly
The plane made a wheels-up landing at about 12.20pm. Picture by Marina Neil
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
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Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Susan Gough Henly
Travel Insider
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Mark Dapin
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Go back in time in Egypt as part of a luxurious Nile river cruise
Go back in time in Egypt as part of a luxurious Nile river cruise
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
Craig Tansley
Luxury
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
Natascha Mirosch
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
Mark Dapin
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Car Expert
Cadillac leaves door open for plug-in hybrids
Car Expert
William Stopford
Car Expert
2025 BMW M4 CS prices: More power, less weight for hot coupe
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
McLaren Senna wrecked in viral video heading to auction
Jordan Mulach
McLaren Senna wrecked in viral video heading to auction
Car Expert
Volvo EX30 Cross Country: Jacked-up electric SUV confirmed for Australia
James Wong
Volvo EX30 Cross Country confirmed for Australia
Car Expert
2025 BYD Shark: Reveal date set for plug-in hybrid Ranger rival
Max Davies
2025 BYD Shark: Reveal date set for plug-in hybrid Ranger rival
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
Murgona buzzes with delight in Santa ring
Kasey and Daniel Phillips and their children Taylor and Brian, holding grand champion Santa Gertrudis bull, Murgona Raider, with judge Erica Halliday and Nutrien stud stock representative Colby Ede. Picture: Sally Gall
Sally Gall • 50m ago
Ulladulla High School and St Gregory's students win champion
Helen Decosta • 1hr ago
Champion junior judge Massimo Pisciuneri, St Gregory's College, Campbelltown with over judge Kory Graham, Adelong. Photo supplied.
Reavesdale Wiltipoll shine in NSW State Sheep show any breed not named
Elka Devney
Ian Hopwood, Loris Denyer, Alana and Alex Rotzler, Reavesdale Wiltipoll stud, Murringo, recieved most successful exhibit in the any other breed ring. Picture by Elka Devney
Life & Style
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Real Australia
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy • 2hrs 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
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter