St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Friday, 10 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Community to have their say on proposed new shire library hours
Artist's impression of the new $10 million library, technology and community hub to be fitted out in South Village, Kirrawee. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
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
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
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
Bonza buyer interest claim despite sky-high $110m debt
Alex Mitchell • 7m ago
About 20 groups have shown interest in buying Bonza, administrators told a creditors' meeting. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
X's free-speech stance illusory, internet watchdog says
Miklos Bolza • 27m ago
Elon Musk's X claims free speech in refusing to remove a violent stabbing video globally. (AP PHOTO)
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
Vicky O'Keefe and her father Johnny. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath
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
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. 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
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'
Kate Xouris in Anything Goes. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath
'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

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Community to have their say on proposed new shire library hours
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Artist's impression of the new $10 million library, technology and community hub to be fitted out in South Village, Kirrawee. Picture supplied
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
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

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Shire fundraiser to protect children
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