St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Monday, 6 May 2024
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Beachwatch user-pays changes postponed for 12 months
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
Murray Trembath • 6m ago
Police and multicultural community ties more important than ever, council told
From left: Kim Fenwick; Ray Kerridge with Councillor Nancy Liu (right).
Jim Gainsford • 39m ago
Schools
Bali excursion was a cultural delight for these students
Eva Kolimar • 46m ago
Woolooware High School students on their recent trip to Bali as part of a languages immersion program. Picture supplied
Letters: Silted up Oyster Creek, mangroves, Anzac Day and Beachwatch
Murray Trembath • 42m ago
Silted up Oyster Creek at Kareela. Picture supplied
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
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Qantas to dish out $120 million over ghost flights
Kaitlyn Offer • 20m ago
Qantas will pay a $100m fine and another $20m to customers for selling tickets for cancelled flights (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Bail law reform promised in $230mil package to address domestic violence
Rally against domestic violence. Picture by Lukas Coch/AAP
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
New Italian restaurant coming to heritage church building at Cronulla
Murray Trembath
Cristiano Patacca (executive chef), left, and Matteo Margiotta and his wife Nerina. Picture by John Veage
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Updated | Rain bucketed down, but they walked through the night...lap after lap
Story: Murray Trembath; Photos John Veage
Walking laps at daybreak on Sunday. Picture by John Veage
Sydney Airport's annual lost property auction kicks-off
Sydney Airport's annual lost property auction kicks-off
$4.3 million Blackshaw Gould Pavilion opens at Hurstville Oval
John Veage
Three generations of Les Blackshaw's family, including daughter Sue Herron, attended the pavilion opening, with Barton MP Linda Burney and Georges River Mayor Sam Elmir. St George Cricket's Kevin Greene at the new pavilion. Picture: John Veage
Fred's music wall strike the right note for students
Bayside Men's Shed volunteer Fred Poole with the music wall he has built for the students at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School at Arncliffe. Picture: Chris Lane
Jim Gainsford
Kosciuszko climb raises $30,000 for Autism Community Network
Jim Gainsford
The Autism Community Network conquer Mount Kosciuszko.

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Beachwatch user-pays changes postponed for 12 months
Murray Trembath • 6m ago
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 • 39m ago
From left: Kim Fenwick; Ray Kerridge with Councillor Nancy Liu (right).
Schools
Bali excursion was a cultural delight for these students
Eva Kolimar • 46m ago
Woolooware High School students on their recent trip to Bali as part of a languages immersion program. Picture supplied
Letters: Silted up Oyster Creek, mangroves, Anzac Day and Beachwatch
Murray Trembath • 42m ago
Silted up Oyster Creek at Kareela. Picture supplied
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Reproductive health, super boosts for govt workers
Queensland public servants will be entitled to 10 days paid leave for fertility treatments. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Fraser Barton • 45m ago
Lord of the Rings, Titanic actor dies aged 79
Anna Houlahan • 48m ago
Bernard Hill shot by Viggo Mortensen (left) in Boys of the Blackstuff (centre) and in Lord of the Rings (right). Picture Viggo Mortensen/Alan Bleasdale/NewLine Cinema
Family of missing Australians in Mexico to view remains
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Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and a friend went missing on a surfing trip in Mexico. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Thousands of students to be paid during work placements
Kat Wong • 1hr ago
Teaching students undertake about 600 hours of placement in schools to complete their degree. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is tempering expectations ahead of this month's federal budget. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Kobe in Aussie SLSC team
Kobe Sorenson wins gold in the U17 beach flags. Picture John Veage
John Veage • 8m ago
Riley Jones in World Series
John Veage • 10m ago
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 • 39m ago
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 • 53m ago
The local derby was the Cronulla Sharks first Mental Fitness Round in collaboration with Gotcha4Life and Nicho Hynes led the way. Picture John Veage
Barton Park opening success
John Veage • 2hrs ago
Barton Park opening success
PropertyView
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Property
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
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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Community
Kosciuszko climb raises $30,000 for Autism Community Network
The Autism Community Network conquer Mount Kosciuszko.
Jim Gainsford
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.
Dawn Service for the combined Mortdale, Penshurst and Oatley RSL Sub-branches
Pictures: Chris Lane
Dawn Service for the combined Mortdale, Penshurst and Oatley RSL Sub-branches
Photos and Video
Lord of the Rings, Titanic actor dies aged 79
Bernard Hill shot by Viggo Mortensen (left) in Boys of the Blackstuff (centre) and in Lord of the Rings (right). Picture Viggo Mortensen/Alan Bleasdale/NewLine Cinema
Anna Houlahan • 48m ago
Kids Health Crisis
'Not listening': Youth crime wave linked to early services say experts
Carla Mascarenhas
'Not listening': Youth crime wave linked to early services say experts
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Opinion
Are climate security risks 'too big' for politics?
Admiral Chris Barrie (rtd)
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Real Australia
Gatecrashing new farmer causes tears on hit reality show
FWAW Episode 10: Eight new ladies arrive but only five go camping.
Ashley Walmsley
Farmer Todd (in the hat) with the five ladies of his choosing, none of which are wearing hats here, as Todd's is providing enough shade for all. 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.
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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
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New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
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The Land
Sunmaster is wheat variety of choice for astute northern region farmers
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Linda Mantova • 44m ago
Large restocker orders support strong heifer market at Braidwood
Helen Decosta • 57m ago
Ian and Noelene Cargill, Billaglen Pastoral, Braidwood, with 29 Angus steers weighing 328 kilograms that made $1100 a head at the Braidwood weaner sale last Friday. Picture by Helen De Costa.
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