St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Saturday, 2 December 2023
Nola's 60 years at Mortdale Physie
Nola Hellyer, centre, with supporters at a class at Oatley Community Hall last week. Picture: Chris Lane
Jim Gainsford
Crush the hoons' cars, residents say
There was great support from a suggestion by a resident to "crush the cars" similar to the system used in South Australia to deal with habitual offenders. Picture: Bayside Ward 5 Residents Group
Oatley 101 Society of Artists' annual Christmas exhibition
Jim Gainsford
From left, Oatley 101 Society of Artists members Carmen Rees, Tanner Tan and Ros Psakis with their works which will be part of the society's annual Christmas exhibition.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anti-Israeli protest blocks roads at WA shipping port
Kathryn Magann and Duncan Murray • 45m ago
A pro-Palestine protest is seeking to block the operations of ZIM shipping at the Port of Fremantle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Floods and outages hit two states as deluge persists
William Ton • 2hrs ago
Several regional Victorian communities are at risk of being cut off by rising floodwaters. (HANDOUT/VICSES)
New signs follow spearing of Blue Groper at Hungry Point
Murray Trembath
A new sign erected at Oak Park. Picture by Chris Lane
Deputy Mayor hails Beverley Park Golf Club's decision to ditch fence plan, calling it a win for the community
From left, Bob Jones and Georges River Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg, who both campaigned against the fence, with Beverley Park Golf Club General Manager Shaun Smith. Picture: John Veage
Jim Gainsford
Call to restore popular Kogarah Bay wharf
Jim Gainsford
Richard Morton and Georges River Council Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg at the Endeavour Street Wharf at Kogarah Bay. Picture: John Veage
Georges River Council to support NSW Government efforts to address housing supply shortage
NSW Planning Minister Minister Paul Scully has announced the NSW Government will make changes to allow dual occupancies (duplexes) in R2 residential zones in NSW as well as permit more terraces and town houses near transport hubs and town centres in R2 zones.
Jim Gainsford
Schools
Students fine tune their skills ahead of Japan tour
Eva Kolimar
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
Jon Stevens to headline Australia Day concert at Cronulla, with events across the shire
Murray Trembath
Fireworks at Cronulla on Australia Day 2023. Picture John Veage
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
Paramedics are striking on December 1 despite The Industrial Relations Commission 's order to cease action. File picture
Eva Kolimar
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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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Nola's 60 years at Mortdale Physie
Jim Gainsford
Nola Hellyer, centre, with supporters at a class at Oatley Community Hall last week. Picture: Chris Lane
Crush the hoons' cars, residents say
There was great support from a suggestion by a resident to "crush the cars" similar to the system used in South Australia to deal with habitual offenders. Picture: Bayside Ward 5 Residents Group
Oatley 101 Society of Artists' annual Christmas exhibition
Jim Gainsford
From left, Oatley 101 Society of Artists members Carmen Rees, Tanner Tan and Ros Psakis with their works which will be part of the society's annual Christmas exhibition.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
New signs follow spearing of Blue Groper at Hungry Point
Murray Trembath
A new sign erected at Oak Park. Picture by Chris Lane

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Kathryn Magann
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Kogarah Storehouse manager Lala Noronha preparing the Christmas Market. Picture: Jim Gainsford
Jim Gainsford
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Students dance into their performing arts showcase
Eva Kolimar
Dance students from Endeavour Sports High School rehearse for their end of year annual performing arts showcase, Mind Over Matter. Picture by Chris Lane
Magic of Christmas back bigger and better than ever
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Nola's 60 years at Mortdale Physie
Nola Hellyer, centre, with supporters at a class at Oatley Community Hall last week. Picture: Chris Lane
Jim Gainsford
Oatley 101 Society of Artists' annual Christmas exhibition
Jim Gainsford
From left, Oatley 101 Society of Artists members Carmen Rees, Tanner Tan and Ros Psakis with their works which will be part of the society's annual Christmas exhibition.
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Jim Gainsford
Kogarah Storehouse manager Lala Noronha preparing the Christmas Market. Picture: Jim Gainsford
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13th annual St George Community Awards recipients
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