St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Opposition supports Sutherland Public School parents on hall promise
State Opposition and parents outside the school - Chloe He (P&C Vice-President) left, Eleni Petinos, Meryl Goddard (P&C President), Mark Speakman, Sarah Mitchell, Todd Brunton (P&C Treasurer) and his daughter, Kayla. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Georges River LGA poker machine losses sixth highest in Sydney
Georges River showed a net loss on poker machines of $250,244,863 in 2023 compared with $236,033,384 in 2022.
Jim Gainsford
This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
Budget winners and losers.
Stephanie's long wait for shelter at her bus stop
Jim Gainsford
Stephanie Peebles has been requesting the installation of shelter at two bus stops on Rocky Point Road for the past 15 years. Picture by Chris Lane
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
Judge bails murder accused over 'weak' prosecution case
Tara Cosoleto • 22m ago
A woman accused of luring Sergio Cuesta Posada to his death has been granted bail. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)
Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset
Fraser Barton • 31m ago
Anglo American is to sell its five coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin. (HANDOUT/QR NATIONAL)
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Damaged trishaw recovered
Eva Kolimar
The trishaw gives elderly residents a chance to go for a ride in the community. Picture supplied
Pedestrian dies at Bexley after being hit by car allegedly driven by boy, 17
Accident scene at Bexley. Picture 7 News
Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament
Dominic Giannini
Simon Kennedy was elected to Scott Morrison's seat of Cook in April. Picture by Mick Tsikas / AAP PHOTOS
Trees for Mum creates a greener Bayside
Trees for Mum creates a greener Bayside
Wanda and Elouera surf clubs awarded government grants to upgrade facilities
Murray Trembath
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
The Tin Woman, 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
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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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Opposition supports Sutherland Public School parents on hall promise
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
State Opposition and parents outside the school - Chloe He (P&C Vice-President) left, Eleni Petinos, Meryl Goddard (P&C President), Mark Speakman, Sarah Mitchell, Todd Brunton (P&C Treasurer) and his daughter, Kayla. Picture by Chris Lane
Georges River LGA poker machine losses sixth highest in Sydney
Jim Gainsford
Georges River showed a net loss on poker machines of $250,244,863 in 2023 compared with $236,033,384 in 2022.
This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
Budget winners and losers.
Stephanie's long wait for shelter at her bus stop
Jim Gainsford
Stephanie Peebles has been requesting the installation of shelter at two bus stops on Rocky Point Road for the past 15 years. Picture by Chris Lane
Updated
Damaged trishaw recovered
Eva Kolimar
The trishaw gives elderly residents a chance to go for a ride in the community. Picture supplied

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