St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Thursday, 11 August
Green light for Bosco Youth Centre building project
Architect's drawing of the new sporting and community centre. Picture: DA
Murray Trembath
NSW building boss quit due to ex-minister
Former building commissioner David Chandler. Picture: Adam McLean / ACM
By Phoebe Loomes and Farid Farid
Mayoral Minute with Nick Katris: Significance of art and heritage in Georges River
Georges River mayor, Nick Katris.
Webinar focus on noise camera technology to tackle hoons
Jim Gainsford
Noise camera technology records road noise levels and video in two directions continuously and automatically emails the authorities.
Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription
Peter Angelopoulos
Image: Shutterstock
Green remembered as incredible NRL player
Melissa Woods
Paul Green is being remembered as an incredible NRL competitor who never took a backward step. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?
Nadine Morton
CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File
Score tickets to Orphan: First Kill
Jess Layt
Isabelle Fuhrman returns as the little sociopath Esther in prequel Orphan: First Kill. Picture: StudioCanal
Underage drinking concern with new Gymea Bay liquor shop
The new liquor store will occupy the shop at the far right in the neighbourhood shopping centre. Picture: Google Maps
Murray Trembath
Petinos calls for 'Shark Park' funding
Murray Trembath
Eleni Petinos giving notice of her motion in Parliament.
'We deserve some fun' | Loftus Public School Spring Fair returns
A previous Loftus Spring Fair. Picture: supplied
Murray Trembath
Petinos in spotlight over building commissioner's resignation
Murray Trembath
Dominic Perrottet and Eleni Petinos in happier times. Picture: Facebook
Inquiry calls for fairer compulsory acquisitions system
Murray Trembath
Jannali residents protest in 2021.
Georges River steps up campaign to save Glenlee
Jim Gainsford
The August 2 meeting of council agreed to support a number of measures to secure the future acquisition of Glenlee, contained in a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Peter Mahoney.
A legend is born
Gold medal: In one of the greatest runs in the nation's track history Caringbah's Ollie Hoare hit the headlines with his 1500m run in Birmingham. Picture Getty Images
John Veage
Updated | T4 Line shutdown
Murray Trembath
A train at Sutherland station on the T4 Line. Picture: John Veage

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Stories from St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Green light for Bosco Youth Centre building project
Murray Trembath
Architect's drawing of the new sporting and community centre. Picture: DA
NSW building boss quit due to ex-minister
By Phoebe Loomes and Farid Farid
Former building commissioner David Chandler. Picture: Adam McLean / ACM
Mayoral Minute with Nick Katris: Significance of art and heritage in Georges River
Georges River mayor, Nick Katris.
Webinar focus on noise camera technology to tackle hoons
Jim Gainsford
Noise camera technology records road noise levels and video in two directions continuously and automatically emails the authorities.
Score tickets to Orphan: First Kill
Jess Layt
Isabelle Fuhrman returns as the little sociopath Esther in prequel Orphan: First Kill. Picture: StudioCanal

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Peter Dutton responds to dagwood dog photos
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton enjoys a dagwood dog at the Ekka show on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Photos: AAP.
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Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription
Peter Angelopoulos
Image: Shutterstock
Almost 80,000 Subarus recalled over park brake fault
Kim Chappell
Subaru is recalling 78,617 cars. Photo: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File
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A study of the death's-head hawkmoth has shed light on the mysteries of long-haul insect migrations. (CHRISTIAN ZIEGLER)
Pitch for COVID-19 saliva test machine
Cassandra Morgan • 56m ago
A new saliva-based COVID testing machine could provide an alternative to the uncomfortable PCR swab. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
A legend is born
Gold medal: In one of the greatest runs in the nation's track history Caringbah's Ollie Hoare hit the headlines with his 1500m run in Birmingham. Picture Getty Images
John Veage
Sharks in derby
John Veage
Break: Nicho Hynes was once again outstanding for the Sharks with a try, four goals, 145 running metres and five tackle breaks.Picture John Veage
Dragons finalise their 2022 NRLW roster
John Veage
Team ready: Dragons NRLW player Taliah Fuimaono is ready for the start at WIN Stadium on Sunday, August 21. Picture John Veage
Oatley West futsal winners
John Veage
Champs: The Oatley West Futsal girls-Futsal is football that is played between two teams of five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper,with unlimited substitutions.
Dragons denied
John Veage
Defense: The Dragons forwards contained Sharks Siosifa Talakai but halves Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall caused the damage. Picture John Veage
Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
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What's On
'We deserve some fun' | Loftus Public School Spring Fair returns
A previous Loftus Spring Fair. Picture: supplied
Murray Trembath
What's on
And so they sing again
Eva Kolimar
All welcome: Sutherland Shire District Singers are seeking new members to join the choir.
Festivals back after two years
Murray Trembath
Cronulla Spring Festival before the pandemic. Picture: John Veage
A child's look at the big things in life
Scene from The Book of Everything. Picture: Port Hacking Camera Club
Our Places
Rising domestic violence sees need for more support
Eva Kolimar
Team mission: Sutherland Shire domestic and family violence support network The Family Co, says there is a recognised need to help more vulnerable people in the community, after incidences of abusive behaviour have risen.
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A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
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How planning ahead can help those living with dementia stay at home longer
Rosie Ryan
Informal carers, such as a partner or child, play a vital role in allowing people living with dementia to live at home for longer.
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Community
New Depena Reserve playspace gets thumbs up from local kids
Kogarah Public School's 150th anniversary
Jim Gainsford
Kogarah Public School principal Nitsa Comninos with students (left to right) Hannah (vice captain) Etain (captain), Leo (captain) and Justin (vice captain). Picture: Chris Lane
Roll call for 50th reunion of Hurstville Boys High Class of '71
Jim Gainsford
Time to share lessons learnt:, Wayne Moloney, Paul Cowley, Kathy Klados (Principal Georges River College, Hurstville Campus - formerly Hurstville Boys High School), Warrick Hannon, Greg Lee.
Scamwatch: As interest rates rise, people looking to invest in bonds are falling victim to these type of scams
SHODDY INVESTMENT: Losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265 per cent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.
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Supporting vulnerable women with protective housing
Eva Kolimar
Safe haven: The completion of a new facility with nine units at Peakhurst aims to combat female homelessness as part of a significant partnership to address a community need.
Photos and Video
Leader flashback | Como Pleasure Grounds
Como Leisure Grounds circa 1900. Picture: Sutherland Shire Libraries
Murray Trembath
Sharks support
John Veage
Local teams: The Cronulla Sharks NRL team shows its support of the local Junior League at their annual team photo this week. Picture John Veage
Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription
Peter Angelopoulos
Image: Shutterstock
Surfing Sharks back in the big league
John Veage
Matty Cox's Olympic debut
John Veage
Snowboard: Olympic debutant Matt Cox didn't start his campaign in the fashion he hoped, missing the snowboard slopestyle finals.
Comment
Mayoral Minute with Nick Katris: Significance of art and heritage in Georges River
Georges River mayor, Nick Katris.
St George Matters with Chris Minns: Flood affected communities need action now
Kogarah MP Chris Minns.
Opinion
Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: Tackling domestic abuse through criminalising coercive control
Mark Speakman
Mark Speakman.
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Sam McKeith
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Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
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Eaglehawk Angus sale is "beyond expectations"
Ian Vivers, Eaglehawk Angus, Glen Innes with Mick Kelsall, Marengo Pastoral Company, Hernani, with the two bulls bought for $50,000 and $40,000 at the sale.
Simon Chamberlain
Mixed bag for truffle growers
Alexandra Bernard
Wayne Haslam, Blue Frog Truffle, Sutton, has had his worst season yet with the weather conditions affecting yields.
Confidence returns to Grafton store cattle sale
Jamie Brown
Kevin Flak, Casino Livestock Enterprises, bought light steers for the Tablelands at Grafton on Thursday where prices were well up on last month, in line with the likes of Kempsey and of course Dubbo.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Opinion
The companies improving travel with levitating trains in tubes
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Interest rates continue to rise, but how high will they go?
Noel Whittaker
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