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Tough year: Mark Speakman breaks the good news to Laguna Street Public School principal Rosie Di Mattia (centre) and P&C president, Amanda South. Picture: supplied

Grants follow tough year

Robyn Baker in Baker Lane cocktail bar, which has opened in one half of the premises previously occupied by Fusion nightclub.

PHOTOS'New era' venues for Fusion nightclub space

Police occupy several levels of the Ormonde Street building, which was previously the headquarters of the St George Bank. Picture: John Veage

Question mark over new police station

2020 Australia Day celebration at Cronulla. Picture: John Veage

Cronulla Australia Day concert cancelled

Bijoy Paul, 27, a Bangladash national, died in St George Hospital after being hit by a car at Rockdale. Picture: Facebook. Used with permission.

Uber Eats rider killed in Rockdale accident

Rare picture: Josh Hannay played just three games with the Sharks before controversially being released by coach Ricky Stuart and (inset) Hannay working for the North Queensland Cowboys. Picture: Paul Harris

Hannay and Tolman sign

State Government promise of $200m Jubilee Stadium upgrade raises questions on aquatic centre

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Covid cases close Malaysian PPE factories

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Grants follow tough year

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School joins space wattle program

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Local heroes honoured in 2020 St George Community Awards

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Results in on community consultation for traffic improvements for Peakhurst

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Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Real threat: Sutherland Hospital's director of critical care Dr Grant Eruini-Bennett in one of the intensive care rooms designated for COVID-19 patients. Picture: Supplied

COVID-19 threat far from over

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

New research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

Kathryn Lewis

Rare picture: Josh Hannay played just three games with the Sharks before controversially being released by coach Ricky Stuart and (inset) Hannay working for the North Queensland Cowboys. Picture: Paul Harris

Hannay and Tolman sign

John Veage

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Revelation: Centre Zac Lomax had a good season in a struggling team and coach Griffin will look to build on this form. Picture: John Veage

Dragons preparations begin for new season

John Veage

Rare picture: Josh Hannay played just three games with the Sharks before controversially being released by coach Ricky Stuart and (inset) Hannay working for the North Queensland Cowboys. Picture: Paul Harris

Hannay and Tolman sign

Keeper:St George-Sutherland Slayer star Tahlia Wilson has helped her Sydney Thunder team into the WBBL finals on Thursday.

Tahlia helps Thunder reign

John Veage

Surf skills: The Elouera-Tradies award winning surf awareness clinic teaches all kids how to enjoy the surf safely. Picture:John Veage

Surf Awareness clinics back on in 2021

John Veage

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

Artistic space: George Gittoes, left, with others including Hazelhurst chairman Byron Hurst, far right, says there were no art facilities in the area when he was growing up. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONHazelhurst a sight for sore eyes for artists

Merryn Porter

Family fun: Bayside Community Recreation Club is hosting a family and community day tomorrow. Picture: Facebook/Bayside Community Recreation Club

WHAT'S ONFamily fun at Fisho's

Merryn Porter

Eerie Quiet 1 by Michael Ambriano, one of the works featured in the Burnt earth exhibition.

New exhibition responds to bushfires and regeneration of landscape

Artistic space: George Gittoes, left, with others including Hazelhurst chairman Byron Hurst, far right, says there were no art facilities in the area when he was growing up. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONHazelhurst a sight for sore eyes for artists

Christmas spirit: Mark Vincent could not let 2020 end without his popular Christmas concert. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONMark Vincent spreads Christmas cheer

GoodnessMe founder Peta Shulman.

From bed-ridden to empowered: how GoodnessMe founder Peta Shulman found the health boost she was looking for

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

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

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Blasting off: (L to R) Annabel Combe, Michelle Bright, Novy So, Karen Binns and Vas Simmons are excited to be part of the program. Pictiure: Supplied

School joins space wattle program

Merryn Porter

Biana Stanghieri receives her St George Community Award from Mark Coure.

Local heroes honoured in 2020 St George Community Awards

Surf skills: The Elouera-Tradies award winning surf awareness clinic teaches all kids how to enjoy the surf safely. Picture:John Veage

Surf Awareness clinics back on in 2021

John Veage

Blasting off: (L to R) Annabel Combe, Michelle Bright, Novy So, Karen Binns and Vas Simmons are excited to be part of the program. Pictiure: Supplied

School joins space wattle program

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Artistic space: George Gittoes, left, with others including Hazelhurst chairman Byron Hurst, far right, says there were no art facilities in the area when he was growing up. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONHazelhurst a sight for sore eyes for artists

Merryn Porter

Rare picture: Josh Hannay played just three games with the Sharks before controversially being released by coach Ricky Stuart and (inset) Hannay working for the North Queensland Cowboys. Picture: Paul Harris

Hannay and Tolman sign

Revelation: Centre Zac Lomax had a good season in a struggling team and coach Griffin will look to build on this form. Picture: John Veage

Dragons preparations begin for new season

Koalas could be extinct in NSW by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to protect the native animals.

Koala audit to boost animal recovery plans

John and Annette Ibbitson announce celebrations for the second anniversary of MacMahon's Manner (Kenilworth) in 1986. Picture: Fairfax

PHOTOSFlashback Friday | Past lives of Kenilworth

Robbo gets the wave of the day at Wanda this morning.Picture John Veage

Photos | Small waves on offer | Cronulla Surf Report | 18.11.20

John Veage

Character: John Shimooka the man and the surfer-he will be missed by his son, friends family and the greater surfing community. Pictures: John Veage

Vale John Shimooka

John Veage

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Nazare: Portugal is where the biggest wave ever surfed was recorded

New Surf Movie Festival

John Veage

Chris Minns

St George Matters with Chris Minns: There is no money to build a pool at Jubilee

Chris Minns MP

When is work going to be done at the hall?

HAVE YOUR SAYWhen is work going to be done at the hall?

A Leader reader says upgrading a stadium at Kogarah makes little sense.

HAVE YOUR SAYSports barreling taken to a whole new level

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Dr Qilin Wang has won a Eureka Prize for his technology that turns sewage by-product into energy.

Aussie scientists recognised at top awards

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Lincoln Crowley cited ABS data showing 22 per cent of First Nations children have a disability.

Expansion of Indigenous programs urged

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is receiving praise from some groups for his big spending budget.

Vic budget praised but debt causes concern

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Closing arguments continue in the rape trial of NRL player Jack de Belin and his co-accused.

Jack de Belin's rape trial nears end

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Oxfam says H&M's high ranking shows higher prices don't mean clothes have been ethically produced.

H&M leads retailers on labour ethics

Hannah Ryan
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Scott Morrison is hopeful Australians will start being immunised against COVID-19 early next year.

PM confident over virus vaccine candidates

Matt Coughlan
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Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek wants guaranteed federal funding for science and innovation.

Labor's Plibersek urges innovation rethink

Matt Coughlan
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A Senate committee is set to hear evidence about the need for a permanent rise in the dole.

Groups seek permanent rise in dole payment

Paul Osborne
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MLA's Laura Garland, Will Atkinson and Jessica Loughton show off the top-notch beef available at the open day with Emma King.

Sapphire Feedlot open day highlights potential for producers

Billy Jupp

Tetaan Henning, manager of Boambolo Pastoral Company's recently purchased Wagga Wagga property, Wateela. Mr Henning released more than 2000 dung beetles on the property this week.

Dung beetles key tool in improving soil at Wagga

Olivia Calver

As the winter crop harvest rolls-on in Argentina, poor yields are expected to reduce exportable surpluses and may open Asian market opportunities for Australian growers.

Analysis of Argentina shows Australia is well placed to capture Asian grain markets this year

Grain Brokers Australia

BERRY GOOD: Myrtus ugni, the popular hedge plant that is less know for its fruit ... or keeping babies amused. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

More than just a popular hedging plant

Hannah Moloney

Research shows 37 per cent of people who seek support for anxiety had already been experiencing symptoms for longer than 12 months. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONFinding the courage to ask for help with anxiety

Gary Bentley

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy