St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Sutherland Shire ordered to build 6000 new homes by 2029
High-rise development on Kingsway, Miranda, which resulted from rezoning in 2015. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath • 12m ago
Celebrating the centenary of football in Kogarah
Scenes from a centenary of football in Kogarah.
1hr ago
Making it safer for women around Rockdale Station
Jim Gainsford • 1hr ago
As part of the Safer Cities Program, Bayside was one of ten councils selected by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to participate in the Safer Cities "Her Way Project.
St George churches celebrate a combined show of faith
Jim Gainsford • 2hrs ago
Christian Alliance organising committee, from left, Kingdom Culture Christian School CEO Ben Irawan, St Thomas More Catholic Church Brighton-Le-Sands Joseph Solano, St Thomas More Catholic Church Deacon Raymond Hung, Bay City Church Arncliffe Pastor Andrew Harper, Bexley Uniting Church Elder Mikall Chong, and Bayside Councillor Paul Sedrak. Picture: Chris Lane
Property
'Zombie projects': Why so many homes are waiting to be built in Australia
Jemimah Clegg
Sydney and Melbourne had the largest number of projects awaiting commencement, and almost 80 per cent of them were apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
Man shot by cops failed to heed warnings, inquest told
Belad Al-Karkhey • 5m ago
Corey Selby was pointing a firearm at officers when they shot him outside a regional police station. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)
Items found in search for Samantha Murphy's body
Kaitlyn Offer and Cassandra Morgan • 21m ago
Police have been looking for the body of Samantha Murphy south of Buninyong, near Ballarat. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Pro-Palestine protesters relocate in middle of night
Lucy Arundell, Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Steve Evans
Protesters rallied after their forced move on Tuesday. Picture by Karleen Minney
Sutherland CBD outdoor dining parklets prove a success
Parklets in Flora Street, Sutherland. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Old treasures for sale and appraisal at shire fair on long weekend
Murray Trembath
Licensed valuer Ken Buxton will give valuations at the fair. Picture supplied
Updated | Rock fishermen in Kurnell tragedy were not wearing life jackets
Cape Solander in Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Picture Simon Bennett
New Cook MP Simon Kennedy vows to fight for 'ignored' middle class
Andrew Brown
Simon Kennedy used his first speech in parliament to attack how the nation is being governed. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Four sisters in Seagulls team underline growth in women's soccer in shire
Murray Trembath
Casey 29, Jaime, 25, Cleo, 23 and Amber, 20 Cottrell-Dormer before their game at Barden Ridge on Sunday. Picture by John Veage
Golden Bay Asian restaurant opens in Bay Central at Woolooware Bay
Murray Trembath
Michael Chau in Golden Bay Asian restaurant overlooking PointsBet Stadium. Picture by Chris Lane
Georges River part of largest rollout of EV chargers in NSW
The chargers will range from 7 kilowatts to 75 kilowatts and will include pole-mounted, pedestal and 'kiosk' EV chargers.
Jim Gainsford
ACM, Southern Cross Media proposal to create 'dynamic multimedia company'
The ACM network includes 14 daily newspapers and subscription news websites, including The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald and Illawarra Mercury.

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Sutherland Shire ordered to build 6000 new homes by 2029
Murray Trembath • 12m ago
High-rise development on Kingsway, Miranda, which resulted from rezoning in 2015. Picture by Chris Lane
Celebrating the centenary of football in Kogarah
1hr ago
Scenes from a centenary of football in Kogarah.
Making it safer for women around Rockdale Station
Jim Gainsford • 1hr ago
As part of the Safer Cities Program, Bayside was one of ten councils selected by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to participate in the Safer Cities "Her Way Project.
St George churches celebrate a combined show of faith
Jim Gainsford • 2hrs ago
Christian Alliance organising committee, from left, Kingdom Culture Christian School CEO Ben Irawan, St Thomas More Catholic Church Brighton-Le-Sands Joseph Solano, St Thomas More Catholic Church Deacon Raymond Hung, Bay City Church Arncliffe Pastor Andrew Harper, Bexley Uniting Church Elder Mikall Chong, and Bayside Councillor Paul Sedrak. Picture: Chris Lane
Updated
Pro-Palestine protesters relocate in middle of night
Lucy Arundell, Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Steve Evans
Protesters rallied after their forced move on Tuesday. Picture by Karleen Minney

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COVID, RSV and influenza might spell busy winter for hospitals
Wollongong Public Hospital, 2023. File picture by Anna Warr.
Jessica Belzycki • 24m ago
Billion-dollar NSW consultant spend lashed, cut pledged
Alex Mitchell • 45m ago
Under the NSW coalition, consultants were contracted at a rate of "one every hour for five years". (Diego Fedele, Joel Carrett, Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Inflation disappoints and tempers hopes of rate cut
Poppy Johnston • 45m ago
Housing was the top contributor to inflation in the 12 months to April, according to fresh figures. (Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Cop convicted after threatening to kill his partner
Mark Russell • 55m ago
A police officer who assaulted and intimidated his partner has been sentenced. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Casualty confusion after PNG landslide as aid arrives
Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
Australia has sent a specialist disaster team and supplies to PNG to help after a deadly landslide. (EPA PHOTO)
Sport
Twists and turns: What impact is varying AFL fixture having on performance?
Analysis
Hawthorn's James Worpel handballs while under pressure from St Kilda players at UTAS Stadium in round nine. Picture by Craig George
Rohan Connolly • 51m ago
Celebrating the centenary of football in Kogarah
1hr ago
Scenes from a centenary of football in Kogarah.
Sutho Hockey lead comp
John Veage
Sutherland Men's 1st grade team had a hard fought 3-1 victory over Glebe for the Inaugural Patrick Nilan and Kevin Connelly Cup. Picture John Veage
Sharks called up
John Veage
Sharks inspirational skipper Cameron McInnes will finally get his shot for his state, being selected for Origin I at Accor Stadium on June 5.Picture John Veage
Hibbert's Australian Schools tennis title
John Veage
Cronulla High School's Jy Hibbert and his NSW team-mates have won the Australian Schools Tennis Challenge in Hobart earlier this month. Picture Dermot Carlin
PropertyView
Enjoy stunning Botany Bay views
Enjoy stunning Botany Bay views
Nicki Davey
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
An oasis for relaxation
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An oasis for relaxation
'Zombie projects': Why so many homes are waiting to be built in Australia
Property
Sydney and Melbourne had the largest number of projects awaiting commencement, and almost 80 per cent of them were apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Every day feels like a holiday here
Nicki Davey
Every day feels like a holiday here
Property
Housing crisis: the number of under $500 rentals slashed dramatically
Jemimah Clegg
The number of rental properties under $500 a week across Australia's major cities has almost halved in the past year. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024
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Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
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Budding director's win at US film festival
Eva Kolimar
Nick Bartlett has spent most of his time abroad but he returned to St George following a recent short film win in the US. Picture by Chris Lane
Celebrating World Environment Day in Bayside
Jim Gainsford
Explore Landing Lights Wetland as part of Word Environment Day, June 5. Picture: John Veage
Food
Grab a bargain burger on National Burger Day
Eva Kolimar
Grab a $7 cheeseburger on National Burger Day (May 28) at Burger Point, Bay Central Woolooware. Picture supplied
What's on
Kids' tennis charity serves up fundraiser for firies
Eva Kolimar
Leesha Cooke pictured with Esther Ying Goodwin, 5, and some of the supporters of a Kirrawee community fundraiser that is returning in 2024. Picture by Chris Lane
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Community
Celebrating the centenary of football in Kogarah
Scenes from a centenary of football in Kogarah.
1hr ago
Making it safer for women around Rockdale Station
Jim Gainsford • 1hr ago
As part of the Safer Cities Program, Bayside was one of ten councils selected by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to participate in the Safer Cities "Her Way Project.
St George churches celebrate a combined show of faith
Jim Gainsford • 2hrs ago
Christian Alliance organising committee, from left, Kingdom Culture Christian School CEO Ben Irawan, St Thomas More Catholic Church Brighton-Le-Sands Joseph Solano, St Thomas More Catholic Church Deacon Raymond Hung, Bay City Church Arncliffe Pastor Andrew Harper, Bexley Uniting Church Elder Mikall Chong, and Bayside Councillor Paul Sedrak. Picture: Chris Lane
Volunteers are the fabric of St George
Jim Gainsford
Barton MP Linda Burney cuts the cake at the morning tea to thank local volunteers. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Kogarah Waratahs FC congratulated on 70th anniversary
Jim Gainsford
Kogarah Waratahs' President, Raffaele Dardano and the Club's Women's Coordinator, Alex Fleming (centre) are congratulated on the club's 70th anniversary by Bayside councillors.
Photos and Video
COVID, RSV and influenza might spell busy winter for hospitals
Wollongong Public Hospital, 2023. File picture by Anna Warr.
Jessica Belzycki • 24m ago
Kittyhawk pilot shot down during WWII celebrates 100th birthday
Annie Hesse • 1hr ago
Kittyhawk pilot shot down during WWII celebrates 100th birthday
Police search near dam for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy
Adam Spencer • 2hrs ago
Officers checking potential evidence south of Ballarat. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Ambulance wait times blow out as rural hospitals work 'beyond capacity'
Carla Mascarenhas
Ambulances outside John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. Picture by Marina Neil
Man attempts dramatic escape from court after learning sentence
Bryan Hoadley
Ashley Withling.
Comment
St George letters: Club has cared for Muddy Creek foreshore
Bayside Community Recreation Club Public Officer, Chris Jeffs. Picture: John Veage
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil
Georges River Mayor, Sam Elmir.
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.
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Embrace the cold weather at these incredible festivals in country Australia
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Adventure
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John Borthwick
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Two Ways to Go
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Car Expert
2025 Jaguar F-Pace prices: Brand celebrates 90 years with first PHEV for Australia
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William Stopford • 40m ago
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BMW 5 Series diesel returns to Australia
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
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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
Defence method to fast-track disease resistance selection in plant breeding
Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty and NSW DPI senior plant pathologist Dr Andrew Milgate at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
Alexandra Bernard • 6m ago
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Virginia Harvey • 1hr ago
The late Mick Tubman with his bonny filly Chance Bye (with strapper Brendan Heffernan) after the first crop daughter of Snitzel won the Inglis Classic race at Rosehill in 2010. Picture by Virginia Harvey.
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Samantha Townsend
Rice Growers Association (RGA) president Peter Herrmann. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
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Oh baby! How to feed the whole family, from the first bite to beyond
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Our People
Green thumb gardener and his oasis
Eva Kolimar
BUPA Sutherland resident Lenny Andrews had nine strokes, but created a garden at the home for residents to enjoy. Picture supplied
Advice
Estate planning vital for clarity and understanding in loss of loved one
Noel Whittaker
This is a very special day - it marks the launch of my new book: Wills, Death and Taxes, image from the book. Available from my website.