St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
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Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Mark Vespa, Lidia Navarro, Therese Nguyen at the new branch premises. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath • 12m ago
Opinion
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil in Georges River
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Picture supplied
2hrs ago
High school students put best foot forward to beat cancer, with Bosco leading the way
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Students from St John Bosco College in Relay for Life. Picture Facebook
Retirees tempted back to teach, mentor graduates
Jack Gramenz • 9m ago
Some 150 retired teachers are returning to the classroom in NSW lured by better pay and less admin. (Dan Peled/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
Retirees tempted back to teach, mentor graduates
Jack Gramenz • 9m ago
Some 150 retired teachers are returning to the classroom in NSW lured by better pay and less admin. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
PM maps out plan to incentivise clean energy investment
William Ton and Kat Wong • 29m ago
The government has set aside funding to deliver a map of what's under Australia's soil and seabed. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)
Business pain: Nina's Chocolates closes second store within weeks
Murray Trembath
Announcement of the Engadine store closure.
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Murray Trembath
New beach playground: North Cronulla's lifeguard tower for kids only
Murray Trembath
Lifeguard tower being erected in the Dunningham Park playground. Picture supplied
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Murray Trembath
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Murray Trembath
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied
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
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
Council get more time for say on water monitoring costs
Jim Gainsford
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Murray Trembath • 12m ago
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
2hrs ago
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Picture supplied
High school students put best foot forward to beat cancer, with Bosco leading the way
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Students from St John Bosco College in Relay for Life. Picture Facebook
Retirees tempted back to teach, mentor graduates
Jack Gramenz • 9m ago
Some 150 retired teachers are returning to the classroom in NSW lured by better pay and less admin. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Business pain: Nina's Chocolates closes second store within weeks
Murray Trembath
Announcement of the Engadine store closure.

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National
Hunter bus driver pleads guilty to causing 10 deaths
Brett Button has pleaded guilty over the bus crash that killed 10 people and injured 25. (Mark Russell/AAP PHOTOS)
Alex Mitchell • 34m ago
Council's same-sex parenting book ban threatens funding
Jack Gramenz • 45m ago
The NSW government says banning books is a bad sign for civilisations. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court
Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini • 55m ago
The Gunlom Falls in the NT are at the centre of a legal stoush decided by the High Court. (Larine Statham/AAP PHOTOS)
High-profile MPs to be witnesses in Latham defamation
Duncan Murray • 57m ago
Alex Greenwich's (left) defamation lawsuit against Mark Latham goes to trial later this month. (Flavio Brancaleone, Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Geckos, spiders and scorpions rescued from 'cruel' alleged animal smuggler
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Malaysian national arrested over allegedly smuggling animals including native lizards (pictured). Picture supplied
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 • 12m ago
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 • 2hrs ago
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
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
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
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Watch
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
Eva Kolimar
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
Crowds attend Ramsgate RSL Sub-branch Anzac Dawn Service
Pictures: Chris Lane
St George cabs transported several veterans and their families in the march.
Photos and Video
Geckos, spiders and scorpions rescued from 'cruel' alleged animal smuggler
Malaysian national arrested over allegedly smuggling animals including native lizards (pictured). Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Karen Hardy
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Gelding set to return in style at meeting: Tips and analysis for Warwick Farm races
Neil Evans
Cabaca on the outside is tipped to win race 4 Benchmark 72 HCP 1600m at Wednesday's Warwick Farm meeting. Picture Bradley Photos
Calls for tax on sugary drinks to curb health crisis
Georgina Sebar
The Grattan Institute has recommended a tax on sugary drinks. Picture file
Australia knocked out but the Eurovision party goes on
Ayden Dawkins
Electric Fields performing One Milkali (One Blood) for Australia at the First Semi-Final at Malm Arena. Picture by Corinne Cumming / EBU
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
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Travel Insider
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Akash Arora • 2hrs ago
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Ute Junker • 2hrs ago
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
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
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
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
Two Ways to Go
What delivers a better Bali experience - staying in a villa or in a hotel?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What delivers a better Bali experience - staying in a villa or in a hotel?
Destination next: The Canadian hotspot that belongs on your bucket list
Sarah Maguire
Destination next: The Canadian hotspot that belongs on your bucket list
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
Grain prices hit turbulence | Global Perspective
Corn prices have also contributed to wheat price volatility.
Stefan Vogel, Rabobank • 33m ago
Hill End shearer sets women's world record
Georgia Cameron • 1hr ago
Jeanine Kimm attempting the first ever women's world record for an eight-hour Merino ewe shear. Picture by Chloe Whitfield CCG Photography.
In brief: CWA resolve shines at Coffs Harbour
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
Bakery judges with the CWA Vivienne Beaumont from Wingham branch, with Ellice Schrader, Cessnock branch, inspecting cakes during the AGM.
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.