St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Monday, 13 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
High success rate for major shire development applications
A proposal development covering 16 home sites at 6-20 Hinkler Avenue and 319-333 Taren Point Road, Caringbah, has been refused twice by Sydney South Planning Panel. Picture DA.
Murray Trembath
Shire history talk: Woronora - playground of the working man
An outing on the Woronora River. Picture Sutherland Shire Libraries
Pauline Curby, President of Sutherland Shire Historical Society • 2hrs ago
Our Places
Dance mums get their groove on
Eva Kolimar
Miss Fisher's Ballet Academy at Rockdale invited students' mothers to join for a join class to celebrate Mother's Day. Picture supplied
Advice
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Noel Whittaker • 2hrs ago
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Property
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Jemimah Clegg
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Four-year-old boy dies in Melbourne swamp
Holly Hales • 1hr ago
A four-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the water unresponsive in a Melbourne swamp. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Trucks destroyed by alleged arsonists, $1 million damage caused
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
A black Audi sedan on February 17 (left) and a black Ford sedan on March 3 were allegedly spotted at the Dandenong car yard. Pictures supplied
21 koalas detected in Lucas Heights bushland area by drone thermal imagery
Murray Trembath
Koala at Mills Creek in 2023. Picture supplied by Mel Clark
Letter: 'Absurd' empty buses situation at Lilli Pilli continues
Buses doing three point turns at the end of Lilli Pilli Road. Picture supplied
Photos | Woronora legend honoured with naming of reserve
Murray Trembath
Naming ceremony at Woronora. Picture by John Veage
In the field
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Leisurely vehicle for elderly residents stolen
Eva Kolimar
The stolen trishaw that was taken from Taren Point. Picture supplied
John Minns farewelled by family, friends and dignitaries at packed St Declan's
Murray Trembath
Premier Chris Minns, his uncle Father Denis Minns and mother Cara at St Declan's Penshurst. Picture by John Veage
Community to have their say on proposed new shire library hours
Murray Trembath
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
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

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
High success rate for major shire development applications
Murray Trembath
A proposal development covering 16 home sites at 6-20 Hinkler Avenue and 319-333 Taren Point Road, Caringbah, has been refused twice by Sydney South Planning Panel. Picture DA.
Shire history talk: Woronora - playground of the working man
Pauline Curby, President of Sutherland Shire Historical Society • 2hrs ago
An outing on the Woronora River. Picture Sutherland Shire Libraries
Our Places
Dance mums get their groove on
Eva Kolimar
Miss Fisher's Ballet Academy at Rockdale invited students' mothers to join for a join class to celebrate Mother's Day. Picture supplied
Advice
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
Noel Whittaker • 2hrs ago
Taxing unrealised capital gains is an unfair measure
21 koalas detected in Lucas Heights bushland area by drone thermal imagery
Murray Trembath
Koala at Mills Creek in 2023. Picture supplied by Mel Clark

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National
Inflation to return to target but 'more work to do'
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Andrew Brown and Kat Wong • 1hr ago
NSW cabinet to consider 'long overdue' bail law reform
Sam McKeith • 1hr ago
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Andrew Brown
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Sport
McGroder jumps to U20 World Athletics
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John Veage • 34s ago
Jarvis just falls short in Sydney
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Tammin Lampret in Aus Oceania team
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Tammin Lampret won gold in the u17 100m hurdles at the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide and bronze in the 200m. Picture Athletics NSW
Dragons punish Rabbits
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Rockdale's challenge
John Veage • 2hrs ago
Rockdale Ilinden with a game in hand sit just behind the Western Sydney Wanderers and Aipia on the NPL Mens NSW competition ladder, Picture John Veage
PropertyView
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Property
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
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
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
House of the Week
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
Property
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Jen Melocco
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
What's On
Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024
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Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
What's on
Grab a splash of scenery for your wall
Eva Kolimar
Meet the artist of Oatley 101 and grab a bargain, with paintings on offer for half price from June 1-2. Picture supplied
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
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
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
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Emma Brown
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How should I budget for my retirement?
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Community
In the field
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture John Veage
John Veage
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
Health
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Jonathan Hawes
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
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.
Photos and Video
Trucks destroyed by alleged arsonists, $1 million damage caused
A black Audi sedan on February 17 (left) and a black Ford sedan on March 3 were allegedly spotted at the Dandenong car yard. Pictures supplied
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Opinion
Big tech laziness is hurting small Australian businesses
Bruce Billson
Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
'It's not mission accomplished': uncertainty surrounds budget
Miriam Webber
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the budget on Tuesday. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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Bageshri Savyasachi
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Sunday Space: solar flare a link to the past at Mt Stromlo
Brad Tucker
The Mt Stromlo Observatory, now in its 100th year, still provides crucial information. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
St George letters: Local WWII diggers lost at sea
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Mark Speakman: The most important civic day on our national calendar
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Travel Insider
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Luxury
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Car Expert
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The Senior
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Eileen Wood
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Rowan Cowley
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The Land
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Sophie Else, Barry Murphy • 9m ago
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Denis Howard
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