St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Friday, 17 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Win for school: Prue Car reassures Sutherland parents on size of new hall
Promising the new hall in February 2023 - Maryanne Stuart (front left), Prue Car and Mark Buttigieg MLC with parents Meryl Goddard and daughter Sophie, Natalie Simonian, Mark Goddard and Natt Davis. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
What's on
A golden year of entertaining Sutherland Shire
It's been 50 years of performing in Sutherland Shire for Brett Maxworthy, but there's no slowing down for the Cronulla entertainer. Picture by John Veage
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley • 9m ago
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Community
Run clubs take on a sunrise mission
Eva Kolimar
Strava Sharks will be joined by Rossco's run club, Underground run club and the Cronulla RSL Community in the ZERO600 run on June 2. Jarryd Biviano was with Pat O'Neill (Rossco's), Dan Wagstaff (URC) and Cronulla RSL Community Project Manager Natalie Hawkins and other members of Strava Sharks at Cronulla ahead of the event. Picture by John Veage
Property
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Melissa Kehagias
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley • 9m ago
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Shooter claims mental impairment over mother's death
Tara Cosoleto • 12m ago
A man was mentally impaired when he shot his mother and brother, his lawyer told a murder trial. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Our People
Real stories of disadvantage from the eyes of a support worker
Eva Kolimar
The Salvation Army worker Lauren Martin, who supports the Red Shield Appeal each year, is calling on the St George and Sutherland Shire community to support the cause. Picture supplied
Significant Sans Souci fig tree saved
Bayside Council and Sydney Water have found a solution to save this fig tree in Alfred Street, Sans Souci. Picture: Chris Lane
Household recycling falls well short of best practice, latest audit finds
Murray Trembath
Household waste collection at Caringbah South. Picture by Murray Trembath
Saplings planted at Lilli Pilli to replace vandalised trees suffer same fate
Dead saplings and warning sign at Lilli Pilli Point.Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
'Elle of a night for ET': Golden boot presentation to Sharks star recalled
Murray Trembath
Elle and ET in 1993. Picture by John Veage
Tanya Plibersek's plea for Oyster Bay trees, which her father nurtured
Murray Trembath
Tress to be removed at Oyster Bay Oval. Picture supplied
Watch
'He was very nice to look at': Bridgerton comes to the shire
Eva Kolimar
Kareela's Nicole Zervos is greeted by 'Colin Bridgerton'. She advertised for someone dressed in character from the Netlix hit series Bridgerton to make an appearance in celebration of the new season release. Picture by John Veage
Treat for families, classical movie lovers: Australian Chamber Orchestra debuts at Pavilion
The Australian Chamber Orchestra. Picture supplied
Crime
Resident thwarts car theft attempt
Eva Kolimar
Sylvania resident Bryan Wiseman with his dog, a Pomeranian named Boo Boo, raised the alarm during an attempted car theft at his house on May 14. Picture by John Veage

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Win for school: Prue Car reassures Sutherland parents on size of new hall
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Promising the new hall in February 2023 - Maryanne Stuart (front left), Prue Car and Mark Buttigieg MLC with parents Meryl Goddard and daughter Sophie, Natalie Simonian, Mark Goddard and Natt Davis. Picture by Chris Lane
What's on
A golden year of entertaining Sutherland Shire
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
It's been 50 years of performing in Sutherland Shire for Brett Maxworthy, but there's no slowing down for the Cronulla entertainer. Picture by John Veage
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley • 9m ago
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Community
Run clubs take on a sunrise mission
Eva Kolimar
Strava Sharks will be joined by Rossco's run club, Underground run club and the Cronulla RSL Community in the ZERO600 run on June 2. Jarryd Biviano was with Pat O'Neill (Rossco's), Dan Wagstaff (URC) and Cronulla RSL Community Project Manager Natalie Hawkins and other members of Strava Sharks at Cronulla ahead of the event. Picture by John Veage
Our People
Real stories of disadvantage from the eyes of a support worker
Eva Kolimar
The Salvation Army worker Lauren Martin, who supports the Red Shield Appeal each year, is calling on the St George and Sutherland Shire community to support the cause. Picture supplied

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National
Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'
Police say they are zeroing in on those responsible for brazen arson attacks across Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Ethan James • 22m ago
Macarthur betting probe: Who is Ulises Davila?
George Clarke • 23m ago
The arrest of Ulises Davila has sent shockwaves through the A-League Men competition. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea
Katrina Lovell • 43m ago
Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady
Jailed man's digger drug-haul story 'makes no sense'
Jack Gramenz • 52m ago
AFP officers found 226 bags of MDMA inside the 42-tonne digger at the Port of Brisbane. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)
Regional nurses and midwives recognised for innovative healthcare
Georgina Sebar • 58m ago
Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied
Sport
Who Knows Gus takes upset win in heat for upcoming Brother Fox
Vadim Roz with Who Knows Gus, his finalist in Dubbos $50,000 Ladbrokes Brother Fox on Saturday night. Picture supplied
Michael Cowley • 1hr ago
Greyhounds make you feel better
Michael Cowley • 2hrs ago
Sue Gow with her girls Rosie and Audrey. Picture supplied
Wine, cheese and greyhounds
Michael Cowley • 2hrs ago
It will be a big day in the Hunter Valley on May 25 when Glandore Wines host a Greyhounds as Pets Adoption Day. Picture supplied
Excitement for the upcoming GRNSW Puppy Auction
Michael Cowley
Kristy Sultana with her champion Flying Ricciardo, a $7500 purchase at the Gold Muzzle Auction in 2019. Picture supplied
Koepka starts PGA title defence with a big finish
Phil Casey
Three-time champion Brooks Koepka made a solid start to his PGA Championship title defence (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Property
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. 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
A golden year of entertaining Sutherland Shire
Eva Kolimar • 2hrs ago
It's been 50 years of performing in Sutherland Shire for Brett Maxworthy, but there's no slowing down for the Cronulla entertainer. Picture by John Veage
Food
The hunt is on for the best club meal
Eva Kolimar
Chef Matt Moran with Diggers Miranda RSL Director Harden Erskine, Chief Executive Sara Watkins, Executive Chef Andrew Harper and Club President Yvonne Fryatt. Matt tasted a dish plated up for the annual competition to find the best club meal in NSW. Picture by Chris Lane
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
Recommended
The benefits of choosing to buy hearing aids online
Photo supplied.
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Miranda Aitken
Photo by Shutterstock.
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
Community
Run clubs take on a sunrise mission
Community
Strava Sharks will be joined by Rossco's run club, Underground run club and the Cronulla RSL Community in the ZERO600 run on June 2. Jarryd Biviano was with Pat O'Neill (Rossco's), Dan Wagstaff (URC) and Cronulla RSL Community Project Manager Natalie Hawkins and other members of Strava Sharks at Cronulla ahead of the event. Picture by John Veage
Eva Kolimar
Trees for Mum creates a greener Bayside
Trees for Mum creates a greener Bayside
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
Hundreds attend Hurstville's Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
In the field
John Veage
Paintings on show represent artists views on Spring at Fowlers Gap. Picture 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
Photos and Video
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Grace Dudley • 9m ago
'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea
Katrina Lovell • 43m ago
Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady
Regional nurses and midwives recognised for innovative healthcare
Georgina Sebar • 58m ago
Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied
Review
Strangers prequel reminds us not to open that cabin door
Cris Kennedy • 1hr ago
Froy Gutierrez, left and Madelaine Petsch in The Strangers: Chapter 1. Picture supplied
Opinion
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
Marcia Zilli, Caio Coelho, Neil Hart
Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
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.
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
Explore
Book Now
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Caden Helmers
Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
Michael Turtle
Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
Travel Insider
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Sue Wallace
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Incredible moments you can only have in this part of Tasmania
Luxury
Incredible moments you can only have in this part of Tasmania
Akash Arora
No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
Two Ways to Go
Which desert adventure is for you - Atacama or the Sahara?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Which desert adventure is for you - Atacama or the Sahara?
Hotel Review
Heading to Japan to ski? This Hokkaido hotel is the place to check in to
Brittney Levinson
Heading to Japan to ski? This Hokkaido hotel is the place to check in to
The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
Car Expert
Jeep takes axe to Grand Cherokee prices
Car Expert
Jeep takes axe to Grand Cherokee prices
William Stopford • 30m ago
Car Expert
Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
Scott Collie • 1hr ago
Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
Car Expert
Honda investing almost $100 billion on EVs using F1 technology
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Honda investing almost $100 billion on EVs using F1 technology
Car Expert
BYD Shark ute won't match Ranger's tow rating, but more capable vehicles coming
James Wong • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Mitsubishi teases new models, including a rugged people mover
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Mitsubishi teases new models, including a rugged people mover
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
Strong Queensland support at Rosedale Charolais' 35th annual sale
Todd Clements, Bowyer and Livermore, Bathurst, James Millner, Rosedale Charolais, Blayney, Andrew Bickford, Elders, Bathurst, and Paul Dooley, Tamworth. Picture by Rebecca Nadge.
Rebecca Nadge • 25m ago
Fresh shirts, new brand, for select northern agents
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
Part of the new-look selling team formed as Australian Property and Livestock Group with Cherie Heath, Josh Sawtell, Isaac Young, Georgie and Andrew Summerville, Bruce Birch, Nick Fuller, Blake O'Reilly and Fletcher Johnston. Photo supplied.
Grafton heifers on the rise as background buyers see value in weaner cattle
Jamie Brown • 2hrs ago
The Chapman family, Fineflower, sold Charolais cross steers 259kg for 390c/kg or $1010, winning the champion ribbon for Euro infused steers. Photo supplied.
Life & Style
Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you
The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Jessica Belzycki
Food
The hunt is on for the best club meal
Eva Kolimar
Chef Matt Moran with Diggers Miranda RSL Director Harden Erskine, Chief Executive Sara Watkins, Executive Chef Andrew Harper and Club President Yvonne Fryatt. Matt tasted a dish plated up for the annual competition to find the best club meal in NSW. Picture by Chris Lane
'Run club Tinder': Runners leave dating cliche in its tracks
Jessica Belzycki
Nat Lawrance (Bottom row, fourth from the left) at her weekly run with the Bondi Beach Run Club. Picture Supplied