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Nancy and Phillip Worthington, dressed as Hocus Pocus characters Winifred Sanderson and Billy Butcherson.

PHOTOSScary house big drawcard

What ward am I in? A map of the various wards in the Georges River Council area.

Major parties endorse candidates for Georges River Council election

Back to nature: (L to R) Georges Riverkeeper Rob Dixon, Sutherland Shire councillor Tom Croucher, Bushcare volunteer Ken Wilcox, Sutherland Shire mayor Steve Simpson and Sutherland Shire councillor Peter Scaysbrook inspect the gully.

PHOTOSOyster Creek Gully renewal

The narrow Heathcote Road bridge at Engadine will be widened, but will still have only one lane in each direction. Picture: John Veage

Heathcote Road bridge upgrade delay

Bayside Council will extend its 24/7 Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area at Kyeemagh until December. Picture: John Veage

Kyeemagh's 24/7 off-leash area extended until December

Costa Georgiadis believes being in nature is good for our souls. Picture: Gene Ramirez

SUBSCRIBERWhy gardening is good for the soul

WATCHNSW unveils post-lockdown tourism campaign

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Hannah shows how to cultivate your garden and community

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Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

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NSW unveils post-lockdown tourism campaign

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George hangs up his keys to drive into the sunset and retirement

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Auctioneer of the year living example of 'good guys coming first'

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Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce (centre), Agriculture Minister David Littleproud (right) and Senator Bridget McKenzie in the Nationals party room earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Nationals MPs conditionally agree to 2050 net zero target, but details kept secret

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Nationals members have backed Scott Morrison on net zero emissions by 2050.

Nationals back net zero, with safeguards

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Detectives want to speak with those in a car seen near the campsite where Cleo Smith went missing.

Focus on car in WA search for missing Cleo

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A reopening Victoria reported 1935 new virus cases on Sunday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

Jasper Lindell
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Commissioner Chris Dawson says he will speak to the WA constable acquitted of murder on Friday.

Job talks set for acquitted WA constable

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says his government is doing what it has to do.

McGowan undeterred over WA vaccine rollout

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is upbeat about students' early return to the classroom.

Perrottet confident as kids back to school

COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

1hr ago

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Michael Sharkey (centre) says his hotel has survived with 'good luck and a bit of good management'. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Alpine regions hope for 'gun-shy' international travel tourism boost

It will be years until we have the variety of electric vehicles - and utes in particular, which Australians particularly want. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTElectric dreams with an ocean view

Peter Brewer

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

International travel has been brought froward to November 1. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINER'Best news': What you'll face when you head overseas

Finn McHugh

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Kayla Osborne

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

Fighting back: Andrew Fifita has spoken out about the injury that almost took his life. Picture: 9News

Fifita: I thought I was going to die

Merryn Porter

DECREASE IN BIRTH NUMBERS: More greyhounds born in NSW are going on to racing careers than ever before, according to new figures. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Official data breeds new confidence

Michael Cowley

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Menai Hawks Netball Club members. Picture: Supplied

Netball clubs win grants

Merryn Porter

Keeping the faith: Tahlia Wilson. Pictures: Cricket NSW

Tahlia Wilson takes a new stand

Chris Boulous

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Those attending the Frightful 80s Drive-in Cinema can come in costume and dress their car in an 80s Halloween-theme. Picture: John Veage

Get ready for a spooky night out under the stars

Back again: Jamie Lee Dayz knew Brooke from their season of The Bachelor and knew she'd always wonder what could have happened if she didn't join this season. Pictures: Ten

Shire and St George locals look for love on The Bachelorette

Jess Layt

John Jarratt and Allira Jaques in Love You Like That, filmed in the Sutherland Shire. Pictures: Glasshouse Productions

Charming new feel-good movie filmed in shire

Jess Layt

Those attending the Frightful 80s Drive-in Cinema can come in costume and dress their car in an 80s Halloween-theme. Picture: John Veage

Get ready for a spooky night out under the stars

Mabel Li stars as Lei in new SBS period drama New Gold Mountain, premiering October 13. Pictures: SBS

St George actress Mabel Li stars in new SBS period drama

Jess Layt

Author Chris Hammer's new book Treasure and Dirt is his fourth fiction release in as many years. Picture: Mike Bowers

Tune in to virtual author talk with crime novelist Chris Hammer

Jess Layt

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

Tom Sebo

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

Jack Needham

Designer residence

Designer residence

Nicki Davey

Totally tranquil

Totally tranquil

Nicki Davey

Back to nature: (L to R) Georges Riverkeeper Rob Dixon, Sutherland Shire councillor Tom Croucher, Bushcare volunteer Ken Wilcox, Sutherland Shire mayor Steve Simpson and Sutherland Shire councillor Peter Scaysbrook inspect the gully.

PHOTOSOyster Creek Gully renewal

Merryn Porter

Author Hannah Moloney will share her inspiration and practical advice on how to live happily and sustainably.

Hannah shows how to cultivate your garden and community

Farewell George: (L-R) Graham Ware, Chair of Activus; former driver George Kandris; and Greg Stanger, General Manager. Picture: Supplied

George hangs up his keys to drive into the sunset and retirement

Sarah Falson

Back to nature: (L to R) Georges Riverkeeper Rob Dixon, Sutherland Shire councillor Tom Croucher, Bushcare volunteer Ken Wilcox, Sutherland Shire mayor Steve Simpson and Sutherland Shire councillor Peter Scaysbrook inspect the gully.

PHOTOSOyster Creek Gully renewal

Stuart Ritchie of McGrath Estate Agents has been named Auctioneer of the Year in the 2021 REINSW Awards for Excellence. Picture: Supplied

Auctioneer of the year living example of 'good guys coming first'

Sarah Falson

Georges River Council mayor, Kevin Greene (centre) with workers at the Penshurst Park Sporting Hub.

New youth centre for Georges River opening soon

Jim Gainsford

Costa Georgiadis believes being in nature is good for our souls. Picture: Gene Ramirez

SUBSCRIBERWhy gardening is good for the soul

Menai Hawks Netball Club members. Picture: Supplied

Netball clubs win grants

Keeping the faith: Tahlia Wilson. Pictures: Cricket NSW

Tahlia Wilson takes a new stand

Health Minister Greg Hunt says aged care residents will be prioritised in the booster rollout. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Booster shots from next month as Australia passes vaccine milestone

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been charged over a domestic violence incident.

Michael Slater charged over DV incident

Tim Dornin

Fighting back: Andrew Fifita has spoken out about the injury that almost took his life. Picture: 9News

Fifita: I thought I was going to die

Merryn Porter

New club: Aaron Woods hits one up for the Sharks against the Dragons earlier this year. Picture: Chris Lane

Woods joins the Red V

Chris Boulous

Have you seen or heard any Kookaburras? Photo: Birdlife Southern Highlands Image Library

The Aussie backyard bird count is on

Briannah Devlin

The Member for Miranda, Eleni Petinos.

HAVE YOUR SAYMiranda MP should not be promoted

Collaboration on Council is the answer

HAVE YOUR SAYCollaboration on Council is the answer

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: Norm Provan stand a fitting tribute

Craig Thomson

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

The many faces of Brian Cullinane, including (main image) selling the last pen of lambs at the Orange saleyards in 2008.

An agent of change

Karen Bailey

Variability mapping can help growers maximise their results. Photo: Supplied

Conquering soil variability could hold key to maximising results

Billy Jupp

Roan coloured cattle have been making waves during the state's stud sale season for a number of reasons. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

OPINIONIs the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

Billy Jupp

LOCKDOWN SKIN IS A THING: New research shows that two in five Aussies have abandoned our skincare routines during lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock.

Shaking off a case of lockdown 'skineglect'

Amy Cooper

Biodynamics is defined as a holistic, ecological and ethical approach to gardening. Picture: Shutterstock.

Building healthier gardening systems from the ground up

John Gabriele

SPELLBOUND: You don't need special powers to find multiple benefits in one beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

Four make-up tricks that are just magic

Russia's Igor Polyanskiy (c) has become the first Tokyo Olympian banned for doping.

Russian Tokyo Olympic doper cops ban

Russia's Igor Polyanskiy (c) has become the first Tokyo Olympian banned for doping.

Russian Tokyo Olympic doper cops ban

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash