St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Friday, 3 May 2024
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Our People
They've achieved, now they're up for awards
Kirrawee's Darian Brooker is a finalist in the 2024 NSW/ACT Young Achiever of the Year Awards. Picture by John Veage
Eva Kolimar • 7m ago
Opinion
Mark Speakman: The 'long road ahead' on domestic violence
State MPs Mark Speakman and Eleni Petinos with new police at Sutherland. Picture Chris Lane
2hrs ago
Schools
School's NASA trip inspires STEM students
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Sydney Technical High School students visit NASA. Picture supplied
Police appeal over teenage boy last seen at Sylvania
Sebastian Miani, 16, was last seen in Sylvania. Picture issued by NSW Police
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
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
Not so lucky: Irish trio caught allegedly stealing cash and jewels
Anna Houlahan • 8m ago
Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
Opening hours shake-up for Sutherland Shire libraries
Murray Trembath
Amy Rose (left), Library Assistant Children & Youth; Jarrett Wall, Librarian Innovation & Outreach; Siobhan Graham, Librarian Community Engagement. Picture supplied
North Cronulla surf club seeks new builder to complete stalled project
There has been no work on the clubhouse project since late January. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
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
Man and 16-year-old boy charged with theft of Lexus and SUV at Sandringham
Man and 16-year-old boy charged with theft of Lexus and SUV at Sandringham
Domestic violence funding welcomed
Eva Kolimar
Ashleigh Daines, Chief Executive of The Family Co, a Sutherland Shire domestic violence support service, welcomes Federal Government funding but says there is more work to do. Picture by Chris Lane
Schools
Educating schools on how to avoid data pitfalls
Eva Kolimar
Mother and daughter Tina and Chantelle Ralevska launched Psyber, a start-up that educates schools about cybersecurity risks and how to avoid data breaches. Picture by Chris Lane
Watch
E-bike adventure for a girl and her dog
Eva Kolimar
Kiarne Stephen and her dog Mango are cycling together to raise money for RSPCA and will travel 250 kilometres during the month of May. Picture by Chris Lane
Waves of strength for a rising surfer
Surfer April Davey, 20, with her mother Danielle. Picture by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar
St George vigil for victims of domestic violence
Jim Gainsford
Shoes representing the woman, men and children who lost their lives to domestic violence this year. Picture: Jim Gainsford

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Our People
They've achieved, now they're up for awards
Eva Kolimar • 7m ago
Kirrawee's Darian Brooker is a finalist in the 2024 NSW/ACT Young Achiever of the Year Awards. Picture by John Veage
Opinion
Mark Speakman: The 'long road ahead' on domestic violence
2hrs ago
State MPs Mark Speakman and Eleni Petinos with new police at Sutherland. Picture Chris Lane
Schools
School's NASA trip inspires STEM students
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
Sydney Technical High School students visit NASA. Picture supplied
Police appeal over teenage boy last seen at Sylvania
Sebastian Miani, 16, was last seen in Sylvania. Picture issued by NSW Police
Opening hours shake-up for Sutherland Shire libraries
Murray Trembath
Amy Rose (left), Library Assistant Children & Youth; Jarrett Wall, Librarian Innovation & Outreach; Siobhan Graham, Librarian Community Engagement. Picture supplied

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National
NSW emergency DV package looming
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car. Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Carla Mascarenhas • 11m ago
Ex-lawyer charged over cocaine in frozen chickens bust
Savannah Meacham • 18m ago
Michael Frederick Bosscher has faced court accused of trafficking cocaine and money laundering. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
State aligns emergency services through law reforms
Fraser Barton • 38m ago
Queensland Police will take responsibility for expanded disaster and emergency co-ordination. (AAP IMAGES)
Setback as judge dismisses tower residents' case
Cassandra Morgan • 46m ago
Barry Berih, with lawyer Louisa Bassini , said the tower residents would keep fighting. (Cassandra Morgan/AAP PHOTOS)
Emergency DV package coming after cabinet hears experts
Samantha Lock and Jack Gramenz • 50m ago
Mother and childcare worker Molly Ticehurst was farewelled at a funeral in Forbes. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Chasing riches with a $1 wine
Sandro Bechini (left) with Valpolicella and trainer Tony Zammit after a feature race win at Wentworth Park. Photo Lachlan Naidu
Michael Cowley • 2hrs ago
Waves of strength for a rising surfer
Eva Kolimar
Surfer April Davey, 20, with her mother Danielle. Picture by Chris Lane
Jarvis accumulating points
John Veage
Nth Cronulla SLSC surfer Cruz McKee picked up three gold surfing medals at the 2024 Aussie Surf Life Saving Surfing titles on the Sunshine Coast. Picture John Veage
A Shark attack
John Veage
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes soared back into top spot on the Dally M leaderboard after a masterful showing for the Sharks at Canberra. Picture NRL Images/Neamy
Athletes of all abilities compete
John Veage
A Nth Cronulla competitor reaches the flag first. Picture Elke Kahler
PropertyView
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Property
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
A peaceful family retreat in Oatley
Experience modern living in Sylvania
Experience modern living in Sylvania
Property
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Jemimah Clegg
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. 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
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
Recommended
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
6 home office hacks for better organisation and productivity
Picture by Shutterstock
Community
Bayside Men's Shed honours a special volunteer
Kevin Trevitt is presented with his Certificate of Exellence by the Bayside Men's Shed volunteers.
Jim Gainsford
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
Kogarah RSL Sub-branch Dawn Service
Jim Gainsford
Premier Chris Minns laying a wreath at the Kogarah Memorial. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Photos and Video
Not so lucky: Irish trio caught allegedly stealing cash and jewels
Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan • 8m ago
NSW emergency DV package looming
Carla Mascarenhas • 11m ago
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car. Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Review
Promising horror premise is not developed well
Ron Cerabona • 25m ago
Avantika Vandanapu as Paige. Picture by Slobodan Pikula/Sony Pictures
A 1242km journey just to play. Is Sam the most devoted footy player in Australia?
He will travel more than 1000km to lace up the boots on Saturday.
Dominic Unwin • 54m ago
Nyngan Tigers half Sam Simmons catches the ball. Picture from file
Opinion
No rest for James Cook, our favourite scapegoat
Garry Linnell • 59m ago
James Cook statues are being defaced. Picture Shutterstock
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
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even • 59m ago
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
Photo by Shutterstock.
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Car Expert
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
Car Expert
Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach
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
Regional law and order on CWA assembly agenda
The Country Womens' Association will discuss regional crime, housing and domestic violence during its week-long annual general meeting in Coffs Harbour starting Monday. Photo by Elka Devney.
29m ago
Grafton weaner calves meet a firm market
Jamie Brown
Well-bred Hereford cows put to Jomanda and Bizzy Brahman bulls produced this pen of champion first cross steers produced by the Moorhead family's Baryulgil Pastoral which sold for $887 a head at 408c/kg for 217.5kg.
Violet Hills' top bulls to Tassie, Scone
Andrew Norris
Andrew Bickford, Elders Bathurst, vendor Daryl Jenkins, Violet Hills Charolais, Rydal, Elders' auctioneer Brian Kennedy, Armidale, and the $12,000 Violet Hills Thorpe. Picture by Andrew Norris.
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
How to style your home to complement the artwork
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied