St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
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.
2hrs ago
Foster parents to 60 children recognised with Cook Community Medal
John and Lynn Bell's daughters receive the Cook Community Medal on behalf of their parents from Scott Morrison. Picture by John Veage
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
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
Roblox accused of hosting games that promote 'extremist ideologies'
Anna Houlahan
Roblox is a popular site that hosts games created by users. Shutterstock.
Late payment repeat offenders to be named and shamed
Poppy Johnston • 17m ago
Julie Collins says businesses failing to pay small firms on time will be named and shamed. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Life's no beach as funding knockback shrinks photo fest
Liz Hobday • 24m ago
The Head On festival will have to shrink significantly unless it gets more funding, organisers say. (Esther Linder/AAP PHOTOS)
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
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability at Kogarah. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Community
A mini-pantry to support people sleeping rough in the park
Eva Kolimar
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
Our People
Volunteers applauded for their contributions
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
Eva Kolimar
Updated| Council appeal after poodle is fatally attacked at Darook Park
Murray Trembath
Maisey was "a sweet little soul", says her owner Maurine Gibbons.
Schools
Kindy transition time for preschoolers
Eva Kolimar
Cronulla South Public School teacher Jen Palmervale helps Liv and Sophie with some activities during Kindergarten transition day. Picture by John Veage
History of Sutherland Shire Cycling Club recorded in new book
Members of the Sutherland Shire Cycling Club with the new book on the history of their club to be launched next weekend. Picture: John Veage
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

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Beverly Hills' Austin Reserve chosen for playground upgrade
2hrs ago
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 • 2hrs ago
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

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