St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Wanda and Elouera surf clubs awarded government grants to upgrade facilities
Elouera Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded $30,348 to instal a 39.6KW solar system and battery. Picture: John Veage
Murray Trembath • 5m ago
What's on
Arts Theatre Cronulla: Humour and hope blend in new play
The Tin Man, which has opened at the Arts Theatre Cronulla, was inspired by a true story. Picture by Peter Gale, Port Hacking Camera Club
7m ago
Georges River has capacity for an additional 8,245 homes, council says
Jim Gainsford • 37m ago
Georges River Council's Additional and Diverse Housing Planning Proposal is in response to the State Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing SEPP.
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil
Georges River Mayor, Sam Elmir.
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
Jade Lazarevic
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Accused war criminal's fate delayed by reams of docs
Belad Al-Karkhey • 5m ago
An ex-SAS soldier allegedly shot an Afghan man while he was on his back with hands and knees raised. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE)
Smaller grocers 'annihilated' by retail giants tactics
Keira Jenkins • 10m ago
A Brisbane supermarket inquiry's been told independent operators are being pushed out of the market. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Women's refuges in Shire and St George can't keep up with soaring DV demand
Murray Trembath
Liza Barlow in a refuge unit about to be occupied. Picture by John Veage
Plan to subdivide Salvos site at Bexley into 40 housing lots
A street view of the Salvation Army site at 120 Kingsland Road, Bexley North.
Jim Gainsford
From Maccas to Mad Max - Sutherland's Liam Frappell chases his acting dream
Murray Trembath
Liam Frappell, a War Boy in Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga, which is about to hit screens. Picture Instagram
Watch
Everest climber caught up in mountain storms
Andrew Holbrook on a recent Everest climb. He was attempting to reach the summit of the mountain, but had to turn back because of poor weather conditions. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
This baby girl made her mum's day
Eva Kolimar
New parents Andrew and Samantha with their baby Sloane, who was born on Mother's Day. Picture by Chris Lane
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
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

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Wanda and Elouera surf clubs awarded government grants to upgrade facilities
Murray Trembath • 5m ago
Elouera Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded $30,348 to instal a 39.6KW solar system and battery. Picture: John Veage
What's on
Arts Theatre Cronulla: Humour and hope blend in new play
7m ago
The Tin Man, which has opened at the Arts Theatre Cronulla, was inspired by a true story. Picture by Peter Gale, Port Hacking Camera Club
Georges River has capacity for an additional 8,245 homes, council says
Jim Gainsford • 37m ago
Georges River Council's Additional and Diverse Housing Planning Proposal is in response to the State Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing SEPP.
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil
Georges River Mayor, Sam Elmir.
Women's refuges in Shire and St George can't keep up with soaring DV demand
Murray Trembath
Liza Barlow in a refuge unit about to be occupied. Picture by John Veage

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National
Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift
The death of Molly Ticehurst helped spur a comprehensive overhaul of laws designed to protect women. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Jack Gramenz, Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock • 19m ago
Pilot admits 'accidental deaths' of camping couple
Emily Woods • 20m ago
Greg Lynn admits accidentally killing two campers but denies murder or manslaughter. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Pro-Palestine encampment power cut, ordered to disband
Holly Hales, William Ton and Callum Godde • 51m ago
Pro-Palestinian encampment organisers have organised a rally in response to the eviction notice. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
No chance convicted killer Dawson innocent, court told
Miklos Bolza • 53m ago
Prosecutors say the judge made the right decision in finding Chris Dawson (right) guilty of murder. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
War crimes whistleblower to appeal jail sentence
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
War crimes whistleblower David McBride arrived at court for sentencing with his dog. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Chinese stinger
The Cronulla Sharks Aussie Stingers player Danijela Jackovich battles it out against China at Sutherland Aquatic Centre on Sunday afternoon. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Dragons Souths gallery
John Veage
Dragons Souths gallery
Aussie Stingers gallery
John Veage
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
PropertyView
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
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
Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
House of the Week
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
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
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
Noumea flights grounded over riots, caution urged for travellers
Fires rage in Noumea (left) New Caledonia from the air. Pictures X/Darren Pateman
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Kids Health Crisis
Donato believes 'united' MPs can 'put a spotlight' on kids health crisis
Independent MPs want commitments during health minister meeting.
Riley Krause Andrew Mangelsdorf • 2hrs ago
Orange MP Phil Donato spoke about the push for better paediatric care in regional NSW ahead of a meeting with health minister Ryan Park. Picture by Jude Keogh
David McBride sentenced for leaking secret military documents
Hannah Neale • 2hrs ago
David McBride speaking outside the ACT courts on Tuesday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
You'd be daft to open a restaurant these days
John Hanscombe • 2hrs ago
No one likes bill shock from weekend surcharges on menus. Picture Shutterstock
'Run club Tinder': Runners leave dating cliche in its tracks
Jessica Belzycki
Nat Lawrance (Bottom row, fourth from the left) at her weekly run with the Bondi Beach Run Club. Picture Supplied
Comment
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil
Georges River Mayor, Sam Elmir.
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
Explore
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We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
Akash Arora
Luxury
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Susan Gough Henly
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
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Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Mark Dapin
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
Craig Tansley
World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
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
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz Australia gets new boss
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz Australia gets new boss
Jordan Mulach • 17m ago
Car Expert
SsangYong Musso deals: Drive-away savings across ute range
William Stopford • 51m ago
SsangYong Musso deals: Drive-away savings across ute range
Car Expert
Subaru rolling out more electric SUVs with Toyota's help
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Subaru rolling out more electric SUVs with Toyota's help
Car Expert
2025 Kia EV6: Updated EV revealed, locked in for Australia
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
2025 Kia EV6: Updated EV revealed, locked in for Australia
Car Expert
Anti-Tesla protesters injured fighting German factory expansion
Jordan Mulach
Anti-Tesla protesters injured fighting German factory expansion
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, well improved farming country offered with crops | Video
Kalua is a quality, well improved 1999 acre farming property in a tightly held region heading to auction on June 21. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Biosecurity panel effectiveness under scrutiny
Denis Howard • 2hrs ago
Chair of the Plant Industry Forum and CEO Citrus Australia, Nathan Hancock believes the Biosecurity Protection Levy is a flawed premise. Picture supplied
Protein balls made from meat powder served up at Beef 2024
Bryce Eishold
CSIRO research scientist Aarti Tobin and Meat & Livestock Australia group manager for science and training Michael Lee try a protein bar made from meat powder at Beef Australia in Rockhampton. Pictures by Bryce Eishold
Life & Style
'Run club Tinder': Runners leave dating cliche in its tracks
Nat Lawrance (Bottom row, fourth from the left) at her weekly run with the Bondi Beach Run Club. Picture Supplied
Jessica Belzycki
Real Australia
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Karen Hardy
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
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