St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Thursday, 9 May 2024
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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 • 8m ago
Photos
Mother's Day school breakfast
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
What's on
Last chance to see this dazzling show at Rockdale
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
9 to 5 The Musical by Rockdale Musical Society. Picture supplied
Our People
Festival performer wins Best Actor award
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
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
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
$500m fund slated to fast-track clean energy push
Aaron Bunch • 18m ago
Cost of living relief for families is expected to be a feature of the Western Australian budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Anna Houlahan • 19m ago
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine
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
Menai Marketplace cafe reopens after shock sudden closure
Vijay Dookhooah is reopening the Menai Marketplace cafe. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Updated | Management apologises for Nina's store closures
Murray Trembath
Nina's team members at the Gymea store after the announcement. Picture by Chris Lane
Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Murray Trembath
Mark Vespa, Lidia Navarro, Therese Nguyen at the new branch premises. Picture by Chris Lane
Opinion
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil in Georges River
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Picture supplied
High school students put best foot forward to beat cancer, with Bosco leading the way
Students from St John Bosco College in Relay for Life. Picture Facebook
Murray Trembath
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Murray Trembath
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Health
Treatment milestone for brave Tom
Eva Kolimar • 8m ago
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 • 1hr ago
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied
What's on
Last chance to see this dazzling show at Rockdale
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
9 to 5 The Musical by Rockdale Musical Society. Picture supplied
Our People
Festival performer wins Best Actor award
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
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

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National
PM raises alarm over Israel's invasion of Rafah
Displaced Palestinians arrive in central Gaza after fleeing from Rafah. (AP PHOTO)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 31m ago
Feds give Vic toll road build a $3.25 billion boost
Kaitlyn Offer • 43m ago
The cost of the North East Link project has blown out to more than $26 billion. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Remorse for 'foolproof' betting scheme that lost $1.2m
Miklos Bolza • 48m ago
Michael Pryde will have to serve 202 hours of community service and repay $100,000 to his victims. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court
Jack Gramenz • 52m ago
A Sydney council plans to take the NSW government to court over housing rezoning plans. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
PM dismisses China spy claim after navy flare-up
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 56m ago
China now claims an Australian Navy chopper was conducting "close-in reconnaissance". (Lukas Coch/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
Watch
Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
What's on
Last chance to see this dazzling show at Rockdale
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
9 to 5 The Musical by Rockdale Musical Society. Picture supplied
Our People
Festival performer wins Best Actor award
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
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
Recommended
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
Aussies in India: Australian representation in the 2024 IPL
Picture by Shutterstock
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
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
Police find alleged robber hiding in dumpster
Watch
Officers pull alleged armed robber from Sydney dumpster. Picture Nine
Anna Houlahan • 19m ago
Photos
Mother's Day school breakfast
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
The annual Mother's Day breakfast at Hurstville Public School. Picture supplied
Opinion
Councils should fix the potholes, not ban books
John Hanscombe • 1hr ago
Libraries are important for communities. Picture Shutterstock
Charges over tracking devices in woman's car
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
NSW Police cars. Picture Adam McLean
Rosie can only afford milk for dinner as cost-of-living pushes her to brink
More than 20,178 aged over 60 sought help in the past year.
Anthony Caggiano • 2hrs ago
Anglicare Victoria has seen a spike in people aged 60 and over, including a pensioner in her 80s (inset photo, file picture), reach out to its relief centres (main picture) for help. Shutterstock/supplied images.
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
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith
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
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
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Ute Junker
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.
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Kate Armstrong
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
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
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
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
'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
8m ago
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
Denis Howard • 1hr ago
It's Groundhog Day when it comes to water
Gala dinner a highlight of CWA annual general meeting at Coffs Harbour
Jamie Brown • 2hrs ago
The dance floor was packed during the gala event.
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
The best way to move and manage the world's money
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.