St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Friday, 1 December 2023
Jon Stevens to headline Australia Day concert at Cronulla, with events across the shire
Fireworks at Cronulla on Australia Day 2023. Picture John Veage
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Schools
Students fine tune their skills ahead of Japan tour
Inaburra students Charlie Martin, Emersen McNeill, Dash Rowe, Thomas Dews, Alicia Wang, Lucy Hallam and Caitlin Wolf are ready for a musical adventure. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar • 32m ago
Planning changes won't 'significantly' affect shire's housing numbers, but infrastructure a concern
Murray Trembath
A line of new dual occupancies in Burraneer Bay Road, Cronulla South have replaced a swim school-squash courts complex. Picture by Chris Lane
Updated
Paramedics press ahead with strike, defying orders
Eva Kolimar
Paramedics are striking on December 1 despite The Industrial Relations Commission 's order to cease action. File picture
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Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
End to wage cap, new dispute resolution for NSW workers
Samantha Lock • 16m ago
The new laws 'reverse the damage' of wage caps in the NSW public sector, the government says. (Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS)
2023 set for hottest year on record
Anna McGuinness • 36m ago
Temperature difference from the 1991-2020 average. Picture supplied by World Meteorological Organisation
Beverley Park Golf Club decides not to build fence around its course
Jim Gainsford
The board of Beverley Park Golf Club has unanimously decided not to proceed with its plan to build a fence around its course.
Surf life saving loses one of its best with death of Geoff Forshaw OAM
Geoff Forshaw at Cronulla when he was awarded the OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
'Magical moment' turns to tragedy as poodle is fatally attacked at Darook Park
Murray Trembath
Maisey was "a sweet little soul", says her owner Maurine Gibbons.
Schools
Leading by example through Aboriginal education
Tharawal Public School teacher Kirsty Adams and The Jannali High School captain Max McKimm with their awards for excellence in Aboriginal education. Picture by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar
Watch
Carss Park talent directs Ed Sheeran's music video clip
Eva Kolimar
Chris Elder on set of Ed Sheeran's music video clip for the song 'Amazing', which Elder directed. Scenes were shot in various sites in St George. Picture supplied
Education
TAFE's push for more maritime workers
Eva Kolimar
In the area around Port Botany, marine transport professionals grew by 34 per cent in the past 12 months. Picture supplied
Beverly Hills men charged over alleged drug syndicate operation
Heroin was found during police search warrants. Picture supplied
Schools
School consultation aims to bring clarity on access to co-ed settings
The Department of Education is collecting feedback on proposals to change-up enrolments at Moorefield Girls High School, and also James Cook Boys High School. by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar
Health
Paramedics' union fights for roster enhancements
Eva Kolimar
Australian Paramedics Association (APA NSW) Delegate Adam Coombes, who is based in St George, is joining the planned strike on December 1. Picture supplied

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Jon Stevens to headline Australia Day concert at Cronulla, with events across the shire
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Fireworks at Cronulla on Australia Day 2023. Picture John Veage
Schools
Students fine tune their skills ahead of Japan tour
Eva Kolimar • 32m ago
Inaburra students Charlie Martin, Emersen McNeill, Dash Rowe, Thomas Dews, Alicia Wang, Lucy Hallam and Caitlin Wolf are ready for a musical adventure. Picture supplied
Planning changes won't 'significantly' affect shire's housing numbers, but infrastructure a concern
Murray Trembath
A line of new dual occupancies in Burraneer Bay Road, Cronulla South have replaced a swim school-squash courts complex. Picture by Chris Lane
Updated
Paramedics press ahead with strike, defying orders
Eva Kolimar
Paramedics are striking on December 1 despite The Industrial Relations Commission 's order to cease action. File picture
Beverley Park Golf Club decides not to build fence around its course
Jim Gainsford
The board of Beverley Park Golf Club has unanimously decided not to proceed with its plan to build a fence around its course.

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