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"Wonnie" in his temporary aviary home. Picture: WIRES

'Wonnie' is on the mend

Chris Rose in front of the Wavelength apartment complex at Cronulla. Picture: Chris Lane

PHOTOSPhotos | $120M beach project completed

The $3.7 million transformation of Gannons Park at Peakhurst has included the restoration of the Upper Boggywell Creek ecosystem and the reopening of the boardwalk. Picture: Chris Lane

Final stages of Gannons Park upgrade to be completed

Sutherland Shire Council. Picture: Simon Bennett

Annual council report card: how does Sutherland rate?

Wearing sunglasses helps protect your eyes from preventable damage. Picture: Jess Layt

Not wearing sunglasses can affect eye health, optometrist warns

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

'Wonnie' is on the mend

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AFL grand final day with a difference

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Missing jet skier located in Georges River

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We Are Georges River: Community stories to be told through photo exhibition

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Lockdown unmasks hidden talent

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West Brom down QPR to top Championship

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Despite a strong vaccination drive, COVID-19 cases remain high in west and southwest Sydney.

NSW beach crowds broken up, 11 new deaths

Police arrested dozens of people as protesters initially gathered at Melbourne's Luna Park.

Anti-lockdown Vic protests run out of puff

The ACT has opened another testing clinic. It is set to become the first jurisdiction to reach 60 per cent of its residents over 16 being fully vaccinated against COVID. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTThere remains good news among the high COVID numbers

The 'Robot Olympics' concluded in a vast old limestone mine in the US state of Kentucky.

Aussies claim silver at 'Robot Olympics'

Protesters have again turned out in opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

NSW has recorded 1007 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

A contractor worked below deck on Spirit of Tasmania vessels on Monday and Tuesday while infectious.

Tas ferry crew negative after COVID scare

Callum Godde

More than 37,000 vaccine doses and 59,000 tests were administered in the 24 hours to Friday evening.

Victoria logs 847 virus cases, one death

Gus McCubbing and Callum Godde

Up again: The number of active COVID-19 cases in the St George region has risen after recording a drop the previous week.. Picture: Chris Lane

608 active COVID-19 cases in St George

Cases increase: Sutherland Shire has 196 active COVID cases.

196 active COVID-19 cases in shire

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

BreastScreen clinics remain closed

BreastScreen clinics remain closed

Merryn Porter

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

Alex Crowe

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

Finn McHugh

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jade Stegbauer. Picture: Supplied

The Veronicas to mentor Kirrawee singer in TikTok docu-series

Kayla Osborne

Inclusive filmmaking: 2020 competition winner Holly Prasser. Picture: Spplied

WHAT'S ONInclusive film festival under way

Merryn Porter

Bayside Council photographic exhibition opens

WHAT'S ONBayside Council photographic exhibition opens

Jade Stegbauer. Picture: Supplied

The Veronicas to mentor Kirrawee singer in TikTok docu-series

Fine dining at home: Summer Salt Restaurant at Cronulla is among Sutherland Shire restaurants offering high-end takeaway and cook-at-home packs during lockdown. Pictured are staff Kat and Emma with chef Carl Jensen. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONRestaurants offer lockdown menus

Merryn Porter

Seeing red: Red Nose Day aims to prevent deaths and support the families of the little lives lost to stillbirth, sudden infant death and other causes.

WHAT'S ONDon a red nose today

Merryn Porter

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

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

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

Prized beachside pocket

Prized beachside pocket

Nicki Davey

House of the Week: Tranquil fairways view

House of the Week: Tranquil fairways view

House of the Week

Giving thanks: St George Hospital staff with one of the gifts they have received from the community. Picture: Supplied

Adopt a healthcare worker

Merryn Porter

Pop-up hubs: Bobbi Mayne receives her jab from Sharon Greentree recently at the Rockdale vaccination hub. Picture: Supplied Will they be ok for your story or would you still like me to try and coordinate something for tomorrow at Caringbah?

Vaccine clinics target vulnerable

Merryn Porter

Lockdown unmasks hidden talent

Lockdown unmasks hidden talent

Jim Gainsford

Giving thanks: St George Hospital staff with one of the gifts they have received from the community. Picture: Supplied

Adopt a healthcare worker

Vaughn is crazy for cans

Vaughn is crazy for cans

Merryn Porter

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Mark Speakman with student leaders at Caringbah Public School in December, 2020

Shire matters with Mark Speakman: Young people and wellbeing

Evelyn Hsieh was named Bayside's 2021 Young Citizen of the Year.

Nominations for Bayside Citizen of the Year Awards

Forby Sutherland Memorial Garden.

Bloomin' good start to Spring

Ambitious project plans to expand koala corridors

Ambitious project plans to expand koala corridors

Jess Layt

These steps from the Hatzigeorgiou family helped Oatley West Public School make it to Adelaide!. Picture: Supplied

PHOTOSOatley West pupils forge tracks around Australia during lockdown

Sarah Falson

K. Trevor Wilson, left, and Nathan Dales in Letterkenny. Picture: SBS

REVIEWCult Canadian comedy is a cracker

Cris Kennedy
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State record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

WATCHState record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

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Mark Speakman with student leaders at Caringbah Public School in December, 2020

Shire matters with Mark Speakman: Young people and wellbeing

Councillor Kevin Greene. Mayor, Georges River Council.

Mayoral minute with Kevin Greene: Our different roles in the fight against COVID-19

Kevin Greene. Mayor, Georges River Council

Poo problem: Bags of dog poo retrieved from the bushland at Forbes Creek Reserve. Picture: Supplied.

HAVE YOUR SAYPoo a problem at Forbes Creek Reserve

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Easy-care petunias, lobelia, geraniums, alyssum and trailing Dichondra Silver Falls will decorate a vertical planter throughout summer.

Containing the colour

FIONA OGILVIE

Emerald grower Neek Morawitz and new Cotton Australia chairman Nigel Burnett mark the start of the season.

Familiar face to lead peak cotton body into expected bumper season

Billy Jupp

Deputy Premier John Barilaro with Nationals MLC Sam Farraway at the Parkes freight centre discussing the new Special Activation Precinct.

Parkes precinct starts - gateway to east, west, north and south

John Ellicott

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash

A modern pentathlon coach who was suspended at the Olympics will undergo animal welfare training.

Modern pentathlon coach sent for training

A modern pentathlon coach who was suspended at the Olympics will undergo animal welfare training.

Modern pentathlon coach sent for training