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Council car park sale change

Council car park sale change

The state of Dairy Creek and Poulton Creek were "Poor", as for most creeks that flow through urban landscapes.

Mixed grades for Georges River in new health report

Abandoned: The state of the 'derelict' residence in Cronulla, a block away from the beach, has residents up in arms. Picture: Supplied

'Derelict' Cronulla property requires overhaul: neighbours

The council is creating temporary pop-up outdoor spaces including at Kogarah Town Square and is continuing to waive outdoor dining fees for local businesses.

Outdoor dining a key to stimulating local economy

Winners: The awards presented to the winners of the 2020 Menai District Sports Awards. Picture: Supplied.

District's top sports stars acknowledged online

Karianne Lafrance and Wade Graham.

PHOTOSPhotos | Big names at Hoyts Cronulla opening

Gabbies Sewing Angels have Christmas sewn up

2hrs ago

Rail alert over COVID-positive hotel worker

17:00PM

Update - KFC Kogarah opening delayed until Tuesday

17:00PM

Council car park sale change

15:30PM

Shire teachers honoured

14:30PM

Kendall to lead ACM exec team

14:22PM

Health alert: A worker at the Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour has tested positive for coronavirus. PIcture: Facebook

Rail alert over COVID-positive hotel worker

Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Stamping out violence: Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service manager Kate Cora, Eleni Petinos and Sutherland Shire Family Services chief executive Ashleigh Daines an earlier funding announcement. Picture: Supplied

Domestic violence grants announced

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Dancing back: Up to 50 people can take to the dance floor from Monday.

Venues double capacity

Merryn Porter

Health alert: A worker at the Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour has tested positive for coronavirus. PIcture: Facebook

Quarantine hotel worker has COVID-19

Merryn Porter

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

Janine Graham

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Winners: The awards presented to the winners of the 2020 Menai District Sports Awards. Picture: Supplied.

District's top sports stars acknowledged online

Finn Coleman

Jessop smashes a south Cronulla lip this morning.Picture John Veage

PHOTOS | Windy waves on the horizon | Cronulla Surf Report | 02.12.20

John Veage

Proud: Sutherland Shire's Maria Lynch accepts the Margaret Corbett OAM Coaches Award for 2020 from Corbett herself at Netball NSW's High Tea. Picture: Netball NSW

Local coach recognised for excellence at state level

Finn Coleman

Winners: The awards presented to the winners of the 2020 Menai District Sports Awards. Picture: Supplied.

District's top sports stars acknowledged online

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

Hang 'em up: Australian cricketer Shane Watson retires from all levels of the sport. Picture: John Veage.

Shane Watson announces retirement from cricket

John Veage

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

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

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Explore Travel

Australia is mostly open internally, so now's the time to head out on your next adventure. Picture: Shutterstock

Travel advice: the latest on border closures

Explore Travel

A weekend getaway in beautiful Hobart is just what the doctor ordered.

Whitsunday sailing, cut-price Darwin: this week's best travel deals

Explore Travel

The new KFC Kogarah restaurant' will have state-of-the-art digital menu boards and self-serve kiosks.

Update - KFC Kogarah opening delayed until Tuesday

Groundbreaking: 350 artists have submitted works for the exhibition. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONExhibition showcases 350 artists

Merryn Porter

Brush with talent: Oatley Society of Artists treasurer Freda Surgenor (left) and president Jill Hamilton prepare for their Christmas exhibition.

Oatley 101 Society of Artists to hold Members' Christmas Art Exhibition

The new KFC Kogarah restaurant' will have state-of-the-art digital menu boards and self-serve kiosks.

Update - KFC Kogarah opening delayed until Tuesday

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

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

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

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

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

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

'Surprising' interest in Burraneer reflects housing market upswing

'Surprising' interest in Burraneer reflects housing market upswing

Sarah Falson

Tennis history: The full-sized tennis court with lights features a rental opportunity for the owners and also offers gated access from the park. Picture: Supplied

Own a slice of tennis history: well-known family home for sale

Sarah Falson

Silver lining: Gabbies Sewing Angels founding member Patricia Will said the lockdown has seen the group's members produce more than 9,000 garments for charities for Christmas.

Gabbies Sewing Angels have Christmas sewn up

Jim Gainsford
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Stamping out violence: Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service manager Kate Cora, Eleni Petinos and Sutherland Shire Family Services chief executive Ashleigh Daines an earlier funding announcement. Picture: Supplied

Domestic violence grants announced

Merryn Porter

Paws for thought: Eleni Petinos, Shelley Hancock, Lee Evans and Sutherland Shire mayor Steve Simpson at Sutherland Shire Animal Shelter. Picture: Supplied

Animal shelter funding

Merryn Porter

Silver lining: Gabbies Sewing Angels founding member Patricia Will said the lockdown has seen the group's members produce more than 9,000 garments for charities for Christmas.

Gabbies Sewing Angels have Christmas sewn up

2hrs ago

Dancing back: Up to 50 people can take to the dance floor from Monday.

Venues double capacity

Merryn Porter

Welcome return: St George Business Chamber president Allan Zreik, pictured in front of the One Hurstville Plaza commercial development, said business is returning to the town centre. Picture: Chris Lane

Chamber call to support local business in lead-up to Christmas

Jim Gainsford

Karianne Lafrance and Wade Graham.

PHOTOSPhotos | Big names at Hoyts Cronulla opening

Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

Flora Chambers (left) and Bridget Sakr in the front yard of the Sans Souci home.

PHOTOSVideo | Lights twinkle for Christmas angels

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Club unveils Fisho's site vision

PHOTOSClub unveils Fisho's site vision

Merryn Porter

Team Dash: Dr Franziska Pettit, Craig Alexander, the St George Happy Dragon, Leanne Dib and Jason Nightingale at the start of the team relay event. Picture: Supplied

PHOTOSVirtual Beachside Dash a success

Merryn Porter

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Josh Leeson

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

OPINION: What is the standard of integrity in NSW politics?

OPINIONOPINION: What is the standard of integrity in NSW politics?

Jodi McKay

Councillor Kevin Greene. Mayor, Georges River Council.

OPINIONMayoral minute with Kevin Greene: The facts about the pool at Carss Park

Kevin Greene, mayor

Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: Overturning unfair child abuse payouts

Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: Overturning unfair child abuse payouts

By Mark Speakman

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Heidi Strbak has had her new sentence for the manslaughter of her four-year-old son suspended.

Convicted Qld child killer to walk free

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WIDE OPEN ROAD: Lake Macquarie City Council confirmed on Friday that the Hunter Joint Planning Panel had approved Costco's Cockle Creek plan.

First regional NSW Costco gets approval

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A Toyota HiLux. Photo: Shutterstock

Thousands of Toyota HiLux utes to be recalled

Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan is trusting experts to make the right calls on Fraser Island.

Water bombers slow Fraser Island bushfire

2hrs ago

An inmate who escaped a prison near Bathurst on Friday is being hunted by NSW police.

Escaped inmate on the run near Bathurst

Tiffanie Turnbull
2hrs ago

KEEP ON TRUCKING: The road transport sector is gearing up for major growth despite an aging workforce and a shortage of drivers.

Want to drive a big truck? There's a driver shortage looming

Vernon Graham
2hrs ago

A Sydney quarantine hotel cleaner is likely to have contracted COVID-19 at work.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

2hrs ago

Joseph McDonald, 23, has pleaded guilty to murdering his seven-week-old son.

Dad hid in horse shed after killing baby

Gus McCubbing

Bruce Whitsed, Nariel Valley with his pen of 35 Angus weaner steers weighing 348kg sold for $1810.

Grown steers at Corryong top at $2080

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Nicholas Rogers, Guyra, calls for one more bid as Thomas McGregor, Goulburn, scans the crowd.

NSW agents polish their auction skills | Photos

Karen Bailey

Nicholas Rogers, Guyra, calls for one more bid as Thomas McGregor, Goulburn, scans the crowd.

NSW agents polish their auction skills | Photos

Karen Bailey

Perennial nasturtiums just keep on giving - you can eat the leaves, flower and tubers. Pictures: Hannah Moloney and Shutterstock.

The treasures of perennial nasturtiums

Hannah Moloney

A fruit picking robot named Clive (this is not a picture of Clive) is getting to work this year. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONRobots may be the answer to backpacker fruit-picker shortage

Mathew Dickerson

The Australian retirement income system languishes in the government too-hard basket. Picture: Shutterstock.

Retirement income systems languish in the too-hard basket

Noel Whittaker