St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied
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
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Almost half a million raised as tributes flow for brothers slain in Mexico
Anna Houlahan • 2m ago
Jake and Callum Robinson (from left to right) with Jack Carter Rhoad and his partner Natalie. Picture Instagram/GoFundMe
Budget slaps go-slows on projects as Vic debt soars
Callum Godde • 35m ago
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has slowed infrastructure spending in his 10th budget. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
John Veage
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
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage
Jim Gainsford
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor
Hannah Neale
David McBride speaks to media outside court on Monday. Picture by Hannah Neale
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
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
Woolooware High School students on their recent trip to Bali as part of a languages immersion program. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Bail law reform promised in $230mil package to address domestic violence
Murray Trembath
Rally against domestic violence. Picture by Lukas Coch/AAP

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Murray Trembath
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied
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
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
John Veage
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

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National
Bones discovery sparks police crime scene
Toowoomba police are investigating the discovery of bones on a walking track. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Fraser Barton • 40m ago
Wanding to help public 'feel safe' after knife attacks
Jack Gramenz and Samantha Lock • 47m ago
New wanding laws will allow NSW police to randomly stop and search people for knives. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
New laws to regulate deadly falling furniture
Jessica Belzycki • 1hr ago
New information standards have been introduced to regulate furniture sales. Picture by Shutterstock
Pressure working on supermarket prices: Albanese
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
A Senate inquiry is set to hand down its finding into supermarket pricing strategies. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Insurers committed 'daylight robbery', inquiry told
Stephanie Gardiner • 1hr ago
Insurers have been accused of a lack of understanding in the wake of the 2022 floods. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)
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
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
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Property
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Property
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
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
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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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
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
Almost half a million raised as tributes flow for brothers slain in Mexico
Jake and Callum Robinson (from left to right) with Jack Carter Rhoad and his partner Natalie. Picture Instagram/GoFundMe
Anna Houlahan • 2m ago
New laws to regulate deadly falling furniture
Jessica Belzycki • 1hr ago
New information standards have been introduced to regulate furniture sales. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion
The freedom we take for granted is precious
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
I thought deeply about World Press Freedom Day on Saturday night. Picture Shutterstock
I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's what happened next
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
Police appeal for help identifying nine men after Wakeley riot
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
Some of the men police are seeking to identify as part of Strike Force Dribs investigating the Wakeley riot on April 15. Pictures supplied by NSW Police
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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Travel review: I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's how it went
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Kate Armstrong
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Two Ways to Go
What delivers a better Bali experience - staying in a villa or in a hotel?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
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Destination next: The Canadian hotspot that belongs on your bucket list
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Sarah Maguire
Visit a Canadian gem as part of a luxury cruise
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Which Louvre is better: The OG in Paris or the striking gem in Abu Dhabi?
Mark Dapin
Which Louvre is better: The OG in Paris or the striking gem in Abu Dhabi?
Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
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Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Derek Fung
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Car Expert
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
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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
Faces at Violet Hills Charolais sale | Photos
Elizabeth and Tim Trevor-Jones with their daughter Emma, 13, of Sodwalls.
Andrew Norris • 33m ago
NSW stud takes out Red Poll double at Beef
Quirindi's Omega 3 Red Poll stud has been commended for its champion display.
Ashley Walmsley • 57m ago
Associate judge Belinda Webber, Pittsworth, Qld, handler James Thurley, Hobbs Livestock, Molong, holding the grand champion Red Poll female, Omega 3 Gigi, alongside judge Graham Brown, Windera, Qld. Picture by Ashley Walmsley
'Absolute passion': Peak Hill desperately needs more day care
Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
Sarah Thomas, owner of Peak Hill's Cabonne Family Day Care, with two of the children she has looked after. Picture supplied
Life & Style
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Noel Whittaker
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Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
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