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The $2600 investment will increase female participation in the local cricket community, by providing better resources and avenues for engagement.

Female participation in local cricket to be boosted

Georges River Association's Lunar New Year donation to the Salvos

Georges River Association's Lunar New Year donation to the Salvos

Seven-piece band 'Holding Back The Years' is set to play a celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red's music at the Brass Monkey on March 7. Pictures: Supplied

WHAT'S ONHolding back the years: Simply Red tribute coming to Cronulla

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Australian users can again share news items on Facebook, following a dispute with the government.

Facebook restores news pages to Australia

Grassroots:On Sunday February 28, Sutherland has its Sydney FC game day where they will be providing players as mascots, ball kids, and playing at halftime at Netstrata Jubilee Oval .Picture John Veage

Shire football to kick off

Female participation in local cricket to be boosted

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Two men charged over Penshurst carjacking

14:20PM

Jetski blitz planned for Sydney waterways

13:11PM

Sandbags safety concerns will be addressed says Bayside Council

12:00PM

Updated | St George MP's welcome new nurses

11:00AM

Tributes for former Principal of St George Girls High School, Jenny Rowse

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First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Bevan the birthday boy this morning.Picture John Veage

Cronulla surf report|24.02.21

John Veage

Return: Colin Fraser (right) is now the new Penshurst RSL U16's coach.

Fraser returns to junior Kooka's

John Veage

Squad: The Rockdale Ilinden senior team is presented with their 2021 club shirts at the season launch. Picture: John Veage

Rockdale's ambition: Let's win the title

John Veage

Bevan the birthday boy this morning.Picture John Veage

Cronulla surf report|24.02.21

Clarence St Cup carnival

Clarence St Cup carnival

John Veage

Six: Tom Doyle batted well for his 70 runs off 70 balls. Picture: John Veage

Sutho make the Hawks pay

John Veage

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

And the best town in Australia goes to...

And the best town in Australia goes to...

Explore Travel

Surfers paddle out at Palm Beach.

Inside Sydney's answer to the Hamptons

Teresa Ooi

Get back to nature in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Beyond the Rim: a world of jagged mountains and fern gullies

Lee Mylne

Seven-piece band 'Holding Back The Years' is set to play a celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red's music at the Brass Monkey on March 7. Pictures: Supplied

WHAT'S ONHolding back the years: Simply Red tribute coming to Cronulla

Sarah Falson

Yasmine Damcevski, of Kirrawee, with her body of work Spiritual Oncology.

PHOTOSHSC artworks on show

Merryn Porter

Theatre launches 2021 season

PHOTOSTheatre launches 2021 season

Merryn Porter

Seven-piece band 'Holding Back The Years' is set to play a celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red's music at the Brass Monkey on March 7. Pictures: Supplied

WHAT'S ONHolding back the years: Simply Red tribute coming to Cronulla

Juliet Landau is joining fans across the world for interactive virtual screenings of her film A Place Among the Dead.

A meld of fact, fiction and fantastical: Juliet Landau's debut feature

Finn Coleman

Monica Bowdler, The In Between, 2020, pigment print on cotton rag. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONHazelhurst exhibition supports students entering industry

Sarah Falson

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Why do people compare home loans?

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SOLD: 20 Cumbee Lane, Caringbah South was on the market for less than 10 days. Picture: Supplied.

Real estate market looking strong for 2021

SOLD: 20 Cumbee Lane, Caringbah South was on the market for less than 10 days. Picture: Supplied.

Real estate market looking strong for 2021

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

Downsize to luxury in Cronulla

Downsize to luxury in Cronulla

FOR SALE: The five-bedroom home of Craig Kelly and his wife Vicki goes to auction on February 20. Picture: Oz Combined Realty.

Craig Kelly lists Illawong home for sale

Craig Thomson

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

New recruits: St George MPs Chris Minns, Steve Kamper and Mark Coure with some of the new nurses at St George Hospital. Picture: Supplied

Updated | St George MP's welcome new nurses

Merryn Porter

Tributes: Jenny Rowse, the principal of St George Girls High School; from 1985 to 1992.

Tributes for former Principal of St George Girls High School, Jenny Rowse

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Mary McPherson celebrated her 100th birthday recently.

Mary is still gardening at 100

Merryn Porter

Student voice: Caringbah High School captain Jasper Arthur met with Mark Speakman at State Parliament last month. Picture: Supplied

Caringbah High captain heads to State Parliament

Merryn Porter

Grassroots:On Sunday February 28, Sutherland has its Sydney FC game day where they will be providing players as mascots, ball kids, and playing at halftime at Netstrata Jubilee Oval .Picture John Veage

Shire football to kick off

Wanda Tradies Surf Carnival

Wanda Tradies Surf Carnival

Leader: A determined 54 from the skipper, Nick Stapleton at the top of the order set the tone for the Saints trophy win.Picture John Veage

O'Sullivan-O'Keeffe trophy

Grinners:The undefeated Sutherland 14 years girls.

NSW Oztag champs

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Ron Cerabona
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Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona
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Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury
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Shot in the arm: St George Hospital staff member Kate Jarrett receives the vaccine. Picture: Supplied

PHOTOSHospital staff get first COVID-19 jabs

Merryn Porter

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: Welcoming the year of the Ox in St George

Chris Minns MP

Mark Speakman with his dogs Ralph (labrador) and Lucy (golden retriever).

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Zero tolerance for animal abuse

Mark Speakman MP

Mayor of Georges River Council, Kevin Greene.

OPINIONMayoral minute with Kevin Greene: Georges River volunteers valued through Timebanking

Mayor of Georges River Council, Kevin Greene

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Governor-General David Hurley has received the aged care report from Commisioner Lynelle Briggs.

Govt handed aged care inquiry final report

The UN says the world is falling short of its emissions reduction goals and more action is needed.

Countries not on track for Paris Agreement

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Federal MP Nicolle Flint says is quitting politics at the next election.

Federal MP Nicolle Flint to quit politics

A letter has been sent to Scott Morrison alleging a historical rape by a current cabinet minister.

Fresh rape allegation relating to minister

A man faces an attempted murder charge after a woman was attacked with a hammer in Sydney hotel.

Man charged over Sydney hammer attack

This year's Anzac Day parade in Melbourne is back on and will be "as close to normal as possible".

Anzac Day parade in Melbourne to go ahead

A suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Australia has been lifted by CASA.

Boeing 737 MAX suspension lifted in Aust

Gold company manager Daniel Ede has been jailed for his part in a $3.2 million heist.

Gold bandit jailed over $3.2m heist

Georgie Moore

JACKPOT HEIFER: Progress Perfect Storm R4 held by Peter Kylstra of Progress Limousins, Leeton, with Hayleigh Duvall, H&L Livestock, Queanbeyan, judge Graham Williams, Thunderbird Ag, Windsor, and associate judge Emily Polsen, Grace Valley Livestock, Yass. Photo: Hannah Powe

Six month old Limousin heifer wins $1400 jackpot

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Champion junior judge, Ruby Canning, currently of Armidale, but originally from Hamilton, Victoria.

A special Canberra Royal junior judging win for Ruby

Mark Griggs

Equine dentistry students Jacob Dunn, WA, and Jess Hagedoorn, Queensland, were in Tamworth this week to complete their studies. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

First crop of horse dentists graduate in Tamworth

Lucy Kinbacher

HUGE: Ethan Kross says many of us are self-talking ourselves into a funk. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's important to harness that self-chatter | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Biophilic design is something every gardener can achieve. Picture: Shuttertsock.

Connecting to nature through design and architecture | Gardening

John Gabriele

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health