St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Thursday, 9 May 2024
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Our People
'Hugged by the community': thousands raised for a best friend in need
Yowie Bay Public School Year 6 students and best friends Chloe McKenzie-Matterson and Tirion Wilkinson. Chloe shaved her head in support of Tirion, who is battling stage 4 cancer. Her efforts have raised more than $190,000. Picture by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Letters: 'We live in a good place', council meetings, Skillz4me, mangroves
Relay for Life begins on Saturday morning in Don Lucas Reserve, Wanda, with threatening rain clouds above. Picture by John Veage
2hrs ago
'The Wild One' lives on: Vicky O'Keefe show coming to the Pavilion
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Vicky O'Keefe and her father Johnny. Picture supplied
Health
Treatment milestone for brave Tom
Eva Kolimar
Tom Wyse of Miranda was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. He has now completed his treatment. Picture supplied
Property
Why Kiama even beats out Byron for most expensive property prices
Brendan Crabb
(Left to right) Jenson Coughlan, Fergus Coughlan, Shannon Coughlan, Paul Coughlan and Raferty Coughlan at their Kiama home. Picture: Robert Peet
Disgraced singing coach sentenced for sexual assault
Cassandra Morgan • 13m ago
A lauded singing teacher who sexually assaulted a student has been handed a good-behaviour bond. (Stefan Postles/AAP PHOTOS)
Exclusive
Regional school embroiled in 'vile' Snapchat scandal
Carla Mascarenhas • 15m ago
Catholic College Wodonga said the school investigated the matter immediately. Picture: Google Maps
Photos
Mother's Day school breakfast
Eva Kolimar
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied
What's on
Last chance to see this dazzling show at Rockdale
9 to 5 The Musical by Rockdale Musical Society. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
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
Education
Building confident pathways
Bexley Public School student Queeness Gutierrez is taking part in a NSW mentoring program. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Engadine Musical Society's new production 'will appeal to all ages'
Murray Trembath
Kate Xouris in Anything Goes. Picture supplied
'Giving it a go': Suzannah has retirement all sewn up at Sutherland shop
Murray Trembath
Suzannah Taylor at her Sutherland shop. Picture by Chris Lane
Menai Marketplace cafe reopens after shock sudden closure
Murray Trembath
Vijay Dookhooah is reopening the Menai Marketplace cafe. Picture by Chris Lane
Updated | Management apologises for Nina's store closures
Nina's team members at the Gymea store after the announcement. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Murray Trembath
Mark Vespa, Lidia Navarro, Therese Nguyen at the new branch premises. Picture by Chris Lane

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Our People
'Hugged by the community': thousands raised for a best friend in need
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Yowie Bay Public School Year 6 students and best friends Chloe McKenzie-Matterson and Tirion Wilkinson. Chloe shaved her head in support of Tirion, who is battling stage 4 cancer. Her efforts have raised more than $190,000. Picture by Chris Lane
Letters: 'We live in a good place', council meetings, Skillz4me, mangroves
2hrs ago
Relay for Life begins on Saturday morning in Don Lucas Reserve, Wanda, with threatening rain clouds above. Picture by John Veage
'The Wild One' lives on: Vicky O'Keefe show coming to the Pavilion
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Vicky O'Keefe and her father Johnny. Picture supplied
Health
Treatment milestone for brave Tom
Eva Kolimar
Tom Wyse of Miranda was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. He has now completed his treatment. Picture supplied
Photos
Mother's Day school breakfast
Eva Kolimar
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied

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National
'Engine room of the economy' rewires for green demand
Western Australia Treasurer Rita Saffioti handed down the 2024-25 state budget on Thursday. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Marion Rae • 15m ago
Police in legal bid to keep 'less lethal' tactics quiet
Duncan Murray • 29m ago
Krista Kach died after a 10-hour stand-off with police when a bean-bag round impacted her heart. (HANDOUT/KACH FAMILY)
Housing 'pods' to tackle regional health staff shortage
Samantha Lock • 45m ago
More than 50 pre-fabricated housing units will be installed for regional healthcare staff. (Nsw Government/AAP PHOTOS)
Cost of living, net-zero industries focus of May budget
Poppy Johnston • 48m ago
The federal budget will be handed down in full on Tuesday. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Cost-of-living relief for those 'doing it tough'
Aaron Bunch • 52m ago
Premier Roger Cook says the budget delivers for every West Australian. (Richard Wainwright/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
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
House of the Week
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco
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
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
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
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
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
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Miranda Aitken
Aussies in India: Australian representation in the 2024 IPL
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The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
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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
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Health
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
Jonathan Hawes
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.
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
Photos and Video
Regional school embroiled in 'vile' Snapchat scandal
Exclusive
Catholic College Wodonga said the school investigated the matter immediately. Picture: Google Maps
Carla Mascarenhas • 15m ago
Federal government to search for new FOI boss
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Aussie rocker remembered as 'blinding light that couldn't be ignored'
Anna Houlahan
Ignatius Jones performs at Newcastle Entertainment Centre Countdown 2 Spectacular in 2007 and a gig poster shared by Jimmy Barnes after Jones' death. Pictures Simone De Peak/Jimmy Barnes/X
Watch
Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Anna Houlahan
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine
Photos
Mother's Day school breakfast
Eva Kolimar
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied
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
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
Mark Dapin • 10m ago
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
Luxury
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Ute Junker
Travel Insider
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Akash Arora
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Hotel Review
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Rob McFarland
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's how it went
Akash Arora
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
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
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
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
One step closer: Mungindi community raise $220,000 for childcare facility
Ivy Paulsen, one, Juliet Paulsen, two, Henry Orchin, six, holding Maggie Orchin, two, and Sky Orchin, four, holding Ellie Beale, 18 months, are some of the children who will benefit from the permanent childcare facility. Picture supplied
Elka Devney • 1hr ago
'Cowboy' rides the lead in the FastStart cotton establishment awards
John 'Cowboy' Cameron and his son Bob are overall winners of the 2023-4 FastStart cotton establishment awards' dryland category. Picture supplied
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
Denis Howard
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
Life & Style
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Karen Hardy
Advice
The best way to move and manage the world's money
Noel Whittaker
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A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.