St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Friday, 10 May 2024
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Events
Shire fundraiser to protect children
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
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
Promised new hall at Sutherland Public School may not hold all the kids
Election promise in February 2023: Maryanne Stuart (front left), Prue Car and Mark Buttigieg MLC with Sutherland Public School parents (rear from left) Meryl Goddard and daughter Sophie, Natalie Simonian, Mark Goddard and Natt Davis. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Our People
'Hugged by the community': thousands raised for a best friend in need
Eva Kolimar
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. With the support of not only her community but Australia, Chloe raised more than $190,000. Picture by Chris Lane
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
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
Opinion
The made-in-Australia past wasn't always rosy
John Hanscombe • 11m ago
Australian-made products weren't always as good as we remember. Picture Shutterstock
Ex-NRL player cleared on groping allegations
Belad Al-Karkhey • 27m ago
Former NRL player George Burgess has been found not guilty of groping a woman. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
'The Wild One' lives on: Vicky O'Keefe show coming to the Pavilion
Murray Trembath
Vicky O'Keefe and her father Johnny. Picture supplied
Health
Treatment milestone for brave Tom
Tom Wyse of Miranda was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. He has now completed his treatment. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
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
Eva Kolimar
Bexley Public School student Queeness Gutierrez is taking part in a NSW mentoring program. Picture supplied
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
Suzannah Taylor at her Sutherland shop. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Menai Marketplace cafe reopens after shock sudden closure
Murray Trembath
Vijay Dookhooah is reopening the Menai Marketplace cafe. Picture by Chris Lane

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Events
Shire fundraiser to protect children
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
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
Promised new hall at Sutherland Public School may not hold all the kids
Murray Trembath
Election promise in February 2023: Maryanne Stuart (front left), Prue Car and Mark Buttigieg MLC with Sutherland Public School parents (rear from left) Meryl Goddard and daughter Sophie, Natalie Simonian, Mark Goddard and Natt Davis. Picture by Chris Lane
Our People
'Hugged by the community': thousands raised for a best friend in need
Eva Kolimar
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. With the support of not only her community but Australia, Chloe raised more than $190,000. Picture by Chris Lane
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
'The Wild One' lives on: Vicky O'Keefe show coming to the Pavilion
Murray Trembath
Vicky O'Keefe and her father Johnny. Picture supplied

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National
False start in campers murder trial as jury discharged
A new jury in Greg Lynn's murder trial will be selected next week. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Emily Woods • 34m ago
$1 million meth haul seized from suburban home
Anna Houlahan • 34m ago
Police seize an estimated $1 million in meth as 28-year-old is arrested. Picture supplied
Federal police commissioner gets two more years in role
Andrew Brown • 43m ago
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has been reappointed for a further two years. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Street-sleeping numbers soar as housing crisis worsens
Alex Mitchell • 45m ago
A survey found 2037 people sleeping rough in NSW in February, up from 1623 a year ago. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Police warn uni chancellors over student protest camps
Holly Hales • 1hr ago
Police have expressed concern about violence breaking out at protest camps at universities. (Joel Carrett/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
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
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
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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)
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
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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Photo by Shutterstock.
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
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How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Shire fundraiser to protect children
Events
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
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
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
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.
Photos and Video
The made-in-Australia past wasn't always rosy
Opinion
Australian-made products weren't always as good as we remember. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe • 11m ago
$1 million meth haul seized from suburban home
Anna Houlahan • 34m ago
Police seize an estimated $1 million in meth as 28-year-old is arrested. Picture supplied
Review
Intimate drama Housekeeping for Beginners is one of the year's best films
Cris Kennedy • 1hr ago
A scene from Goran Stolevski's Housekeeping for Beginners. Picture supplied
Review
Monster review: Impressive talents produce jarring experience
Jane Freebury • 1hr ago
A scene from Monster. Picture supplied
Baby oh! Justin and Hailey Bieber to welcome first child
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Justin and Hailey Bieber announce pregnancy after Hawaiian vow renewal. Picture Instagram
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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A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
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Mike Smith
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Hotel Review
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Rob McFarland
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Hungry Traveller
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Kristie Kellahan
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Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
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Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
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The Senior
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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
Heavier cattle yarded at Wodonga
More than 3000 cattle were yarded at Wodonga on Thursday. File photo.
Alexandra Bernard • 1hr ago
Forestry Corp admits guilt, avoids criminal trial
Tracey Ferrier • 1hr ago
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AACo celebrates 200 years in style at Beef Australia
Shan Goodwin • 2hrs ago
Austrex general manager David Reed and Paradigm Foods general manager Nick Thompson.
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A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
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