St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
'Humble and very caring' pharmacists retire after 37 years at Woolooware north
Esmet Kozman on her last day in the Woolooware Pharmacy. Inset Alfie and Esmet. Main picture by John Veage
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
NSW Premier praises St George volunteers
Mr Minns presented volunteers and organisations with Community Recognition Statements when he visited the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Jim Gainsford
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: The strength of our local economy is growing opportunities
Georges River Council Mayor, Sam Elmir.
New street signs for Georges River
Over 350 street signs have already been replaced, marking a significant milestone in the five-year replacement program.
Roblox accused of hosting games that promote 'extremist ideologies'
Anna Houlahan
Roblox is a popular site that hosts games created by users. Shutterstock.
Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast
Fraser Barton • 16m ago
Cyclone Jasper might move near the Queensland coast from early next week, the weather bureau says. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
Deeming launches defamation case against Liberal leader
William Ton • 30m ago
Ousted MP Moira Deeming has brought defamation action against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Shire couples' Fat Boys Bikes business is booming
Murray Trembath
Ryan Zambesi (left), Triple Bull owner Nigel Howell, former Sharks star Luke Lewis and Rhys Simi. Triple Bull, at Cronulla, was the first store to stock Fat Boy Bikes. Picture by Chris Lane
Beverly Hills' Austin Reserve chosen for playground upgrade
Council staff are set to remove the existing local play-space at Austin Ave Reserve to make way for new equipment with a small footprint and intentional design.
Foster parents to 60 children recognised with Cook Community Medal
Murray Trembath
John and Lynn Bell's daughters receive the Cook Community Medal on behalf of their parents from Scott Morrison. Picture by John Veage
A record crowd of 22,000 at this year's Magic of Christmas at Carss Park
Magic of Christmas marked the start of Council's summer events program which includes the 2024 Australia Day Picnic, Lunar New Year Festival and In Good Taste Festival.
Schools
Ripples of positive change take shape
Eva Kolimar
Leader by the Bay wraps up another successful year at Woolooware High School, where students help their peers develop leadership skills. Picture by Chris Lane
Health
'Great response' to common medication rollout
Eva Kolimar
Menai pharmacist Quinn On supports providing greater access to common medication at chemist level, without the need to see a GP. Picture by John Veage
Community
Celebrating valuable contributions to the community
Eva Kolimar
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability at Kogarah. Picture supplied
Community
A mini-pantry to support people sleeping rough in the park
Students from Caringbah and Woolooware high schools made a mini-pantry in their woodwork class that will provide food to people who don't have a safe roof over their heads this Christmas. Picture by John Veage
Eva Kolimar
Our People
Volunteers applauded for their contributions
Eva Kolimar
A new report into volunteering in NSW shows how valuable it is to the economy. Resident of IRT Thomas Holt Kirrawee Julia Coote, volunteers by helping fellow residents at the aged care home. Picture by Chris Lane

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
'Humble and very caring' pharmacists retire after 37 years at Woolooware north
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Esmet Kozman on her last day in the Woolooware Pharmacy. Inset Alfie and Esmet. Main picture by John Veage
NSW Premier praises St George volunteers
Jim Gainsford
Mr Minns presented volunteers and organisations with Community Recognition Statements when he visited the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: The strength of our local economy is growing opportunities
Georges River Council Mayor, Sam Elmir.
New street signs for Georges River
Over 350 street signs have already been replaced, marking a significant milestone in the five-year replacement program.
Shire couples' Fat Boys Bikes business is booming
Murray Trembath
Ryan Zambesi (left), Triple Bull owner Nigel Howell, former Sharks star Luke Lewis and Rhys Simi. Triple Bull, at Cronulla, was the first store to stock Fat Boy Bikes. Picture by Chris Lane

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