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Scott Morrison and recipients at the Cook Community Awards presentation.

40 exceptional volunteers

Murray Trembath
2hrs ago

The images in the new mural appear in layers and need to be viewed up close for full appreciation, although the dog doesn't look too interested.

PHOTOSCronulla lookout artwork depicts historic moment

Murray Trembath

Far out: Kirsten Banks, known as @astrokirsten on TikTok, was named one of the top change-makers of the social media platform in 2021.

MEET THE LOCALSTikTok star is a change-maker in 2021

Eva Kolimar

Education preparation: A new funding agreement will support more children in the year before they start school.

Preschool access improved

Eva Kolimar

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

Sage Swinton

A look into the past: Historic items brought to life at Powerhouse Museum, thanks to ANSTO.

WHAT'S ONANSTO partnership reveals history's secrets

Eva Kolimar

Colourful: Craig Golding at home showing his new Cronulla website display.Picture John Veage

Cronulla captured in a new light

John Veage

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

Eva Kolimar

DIGESTChina-Australia relationship still on rough seas

Get revved up and win Summernats tickets

Female surf club members benefit from upgrade

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: Liberal backflip on hidden speed cameras

Scott Morrison and recipients at the Cook Community Awards presentation.

40 exceptional volunteers

2hrs ago

The $800,000 upgrade of Elouera Surf Life Saving Club includes more change room space for female members. Picture: John Veage

Female surf club members benefit from upgrade

Flames: The boat on fire at Yowie Bay on Tuesday. Picture: Grays Point RFS on Facebook

PHOTOSBoat fire at Yowie Bay

Modern learning space: St Patrick's College Sutherland's year 11 student leaders Charlize Barr, Kurt Dearsley, Sophie Hart and Ryan Andrews outside the school's new Alpha Crucis building.

New 'super lab' space for students

Hustle and bustle: Hazelhurst will be a social hub of thriving activity on December 10.

A night of art, music and good eats

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

AFP warn of second round of AN0M arrests

7m ago

Call to end Aust disappointment on climate

14m ago

REAL AUSTRALIALove of dance builds community

20m ago

Veteran firefighter heats up marginal seat

26m ago

Detective quizzed on Belgian backpacker

43m ago

Barnaby Joyce tests positive for COVID-19

51m ago

A Sydney man has been arrested as part of a renewed Operation Ironside push.

AFP warn of second round of AN0M arrests

7m ago

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says Australia's 'dangerous addiction' to coal must end.

Call to end Aust disappointment on climate

14m ago

DECADES OF DANCE: Barbara Cuckson is the owner of the Rozelle School of Visual Arts which she has run for 50 years. Picture: Geoff Jones

REAL AUSTRALIALove of dance builds community

20m ago

Trevor Ross (l) will contest the federal seat of Lindsay for Labor.

Veteran firefighter heats up marginal seat

26m ago

Theo Hayez's path towards Byron Bay's Tallow Beach has been scrutinised again at his inquest.

Detective quizzed on Belgian backpacker

Greta Stonehouse
43m ago

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for COVID-19 while in the US.

Barnaby Joyce tests positive for COVID-19

Georgie Moore and Andrew Brown
51m ago

The timber industry says an analysis about ending all native forest logging in NSW is "flawed".

Timber industry slams analysis on forests

Marion Rae
1hr ago

People in a national park area in WA's south have been told to leave as a bushfire approaches.

Bushfire prompts evacuation south of Perth

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTChina-Australia relationship still on rough seas

Department of Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pandemic 'stress test' result sat on for years before COVID-19

Gerard Cockburn
Sarah Basford Canales

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Finn McHugh

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Kayla Osborne

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

Shivé Prema
Matt Carr

Mark Cavendish has been assaulted and his wife threatened in an armed burglary of their home.

Mark Cavendish attacked by armed burglars

Sam Russell

Top knock: Jarryd Biviano. Picture: Sutherland District Cricket Club

Brilliant Biviano has a big day out

Chris Boulous

Young gun: Zac Lomax. Picture: Adam McLean

Dragons brace for big start to 2022 season

Chris Boulous

Mark Cavendish has been assaulted and his wife threatened in an armed burglary of their home.

Mark Cavendish attacked by armed burglars

New era: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks head coach for 2022, Craig Fitzgibbon, and his dad Allan, who was the club's head coach from 1988 until 1991. Picture: Sharks Media.

Sharks are coming home in 2022

Chris Boulous

Rivals: St George's Luke Bartier takes the wicket of Sutherland's James Arnold in their Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup clash. Picture: John Veage.

Local rivals meet

Finn Coleman

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

A look into the past: Historic items brought to life at Powerhouse Museum, thanks to ANSTO.

WHAT'S ONANSTO partnership reveals history's secrets

Eva Kolimar

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

Eva Kolimar

Artistic flair: See the work of a collection of artists at the exhibition.

WHAT'S ONGeorges River art prize winners announced

Eva Kolimar

A look into the past: Historic items brought to life at Powerhouse Museum, thanks to ANSTO.

WHAT'S ONANSTO partnership reveals history's secrets

Hustle and bustle: Hazelhurst will be a social hub of thriving activity on December 10.

A night of art, music and good eats

Eva Kolimar

Night show: Evening entertainment will be a firecracker at the Summer Streets event.

WHAT'S ONSummer lights up the streets

Eva Kolimar

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

Linda Lambrechts

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

TOUGH COMPETITION: MC Paul Hancock explains the judging process to the audience at last year's business awards presentation night.

Time to celebrate success

House of the Week: Leafy treetop outlooks

House of the Week: Leafy treetop outlooks

House of the Week: Leafy treetop outlooks

House of the Week: Leafy treetop outlooks

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

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

Eva Kolimar

Trains in the lane: Como resident Ivan Noacco with the new letterboxes that were given a fresh look.

Letterboxes of life line up at Como

Eva Kolimar

Artistic flair: See the work of a collection of artists at the exhibition.

WHAT'S ONGeorges River art prize winners announced

Eva Kolimar

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

Drop-off point: Return and Earn is a successful recycling program that was launched in NSW four years ago.

Recycling scheme success

Eva Kolimar

Hustle and bustle: Hazelhurst will be a social hub of thriving activity on December 10.

A night of art, music and good eats

Eva Kolimar

Striking: Elise Andersen, Engadine High School, Dissimulation, 2021

WHAT'S ONVisual art students rule in annual exhibition

Hustle and bustle: Hazelhurst will be a social hub of thriving activity on December 10.

A night of art, music and good eats

Sunrise surprise: The washed up dolphin at Cronulla on December 6. Picture: Michael Sutton

PHOTOSLarge dolphin washes up at Cronulla

Ready to serve: Sutherland Police welcomes nine new probationary constables. They are pictured with Acting Commander Matthew Webb.

OUR PEOPLECommands welcome eager new police recruits

Creating social connections: Chun Ying Pan and friends enjoy a cup of tea at the Uniting Senior Wellness Centre, Beverly Hills.

PHOTOSLive well, be well at Beverly Hills

Eva Kolimar

Vibrant: The photo that won the documentary category in this year's Australian Photography Awards was taken outside an apartment block at Penshurst where students from St George Girls' High School were off to their formal. Picture: Janie Barrett

PHOTOKogarah students feature in winning photo

Eva Kolimar

Night show: Evening entertainment will be a firecracker at the Summer Streets event.

WHAT'S ONSummer lights up the streets

Eva Kolimar

Spreading the love: St George Hospital Social Work Team Leader Sylvia Vrazalica said an initiative that aims to connect patients to their loved ones is bringing comfort to families.

PHOTOSConnecting loved ones with hearts of compassion

Eva Kolimar

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: Liberal backflip on hidden speed cameras

Chris Minns

Mark Speakman with Ralph on Greenhills Beach.

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: A friend in politics

Mark Speakman

More pork barrelling despite pollie claims

HAVE YOUR SAYMore pork barrelling despite pollie claims

Craig Thomson

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Higher grain prices are being underpinned by low global wheat stocks, especially in export regions, after a year of high demand and supply failures.

There is a great outlook for grain sellers if farmers can manage costs

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank
2hrs ago

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a defence trip to the United States. Photo: Billy Jupp

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce test positive for COVID-19

Billy Jupp

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

Deborah Devis
1hr ago

TWIRL: Inside the Asteroid belt seen against the sun in deep space. Picture: Shutterstock

How the asteroid belt formed in space

Lauren Fuge

And the awards for the best and worst in the financial world of 2021 go to...

OPINIONWho conned and who contributed to the world of money in 2021

Noel Whittaker

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATED'Political posturing': China responds to PM's Winter Olympics boycott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATED'Political posturing': China responds to PM's Winter Olympics boycott

Canberra athlete Michael Roeger is devastated at the news the T46 men's marathon will not feature at the Paralympic's in Paris. Picture: Athletics Australia

'It's devastating': Eight Paralympic events culled for Paris 2024

Canberra athlete Michael Roeger is devastated at the news the T46 men's marathon will not feature at the Paralympic's in Paris. Picture: Athletics Australia

'It's devastating': Eight Paralympic events culled for Paris 2024

Ukraine's National Anti-Doping Centre is at the centre of a WADA probe into it's practices.

WADA accuses Ukraine of doping violations

Ukraine's National Anti-Doping Centre is at the centre of a WADA probe into it's practices.

WADA accuses Ukraine of doping violations