St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Beverley Park Golf Club decides not to build fence around its course
The board of Beverley Park Golf Club has unanimously decided not to proceed with its plan to build a fence around its course.
Jim Gainsford • 23m ago
Surf life saving loses one of its best with death of Geoff Forshaw OAM
Geoff Forshaw at Cronulla when he was awarded the OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Breaking
Paramedics ordered to shut down 12-hour strike
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
The Industrial Relations Commission has ordered a planned strike by the Australian Paramedics Association (APA NSW) to cease. File picture
'Magical moment' turns to tragedy as poodle is fatally attacked at Darook Park
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Maisey was "a sweet little soul", says her owner Maurine Gibbons.
Spotify Wrapped 2023: What Aussies listened to this year
Anna McGuinness
Spotify announces Taylor Swift as the top global artist of 2023. Picture supplied
Rural road safety targets lacking, $104m underspent
Stephanie Gardiner • 12m ago
Drivers made up the majority of fatalities in road crashes in regional areas, a report found. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)
Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order
Luke Costin • 25m ago
NSW paramedics have taken escalating industrial action in recent months over a pay dispute. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Schools
Leading by example through Aboriginal education
Eva Kolimar
Tharawal Public School teacher Kirsty Adams and The Jannali High School captain Max McKimm with their awards for excellence in Aboriginal education. Picture by Chris Lane
Watch
Carss Park talent directs Ed Sheeran's music video clip
Chris Elder on set of Ed Sheeran's music video clip for the song 'Amazing', which Elder directed. Scenes were shot in various sites in St George. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Education
TAFE's push for more maritime workers
Eva Kolimar
In the area around Port Botany, marine transport professionals grew by 34 per cent in the past 12 months. Picture supplied
Beverly Hills men charged over alleged drug syndicate operation
Heroin was found during police search warrants. Picture supplied
Schools
School consultation aims to bring clarity on access to co-ed settings
Eva Kolimar
The Department of Education is collecting feedback on proposals to change-up enrolments at Moorefield Girls High School, and also James Cook Boys High School. by Chris Lane
Health
Paramedics' union fights for roster enhancements
Eva Kolimar
Australian Paramedics Association (APA NSW) Delegate Adam Coombes, who is based in St George, is joining the planned strike on December 1. Picture supplied
Schools
Community spirit leads to national award
Eva Kolimar
Peakhurst West Public School pupil Zakrya Swade accepts his award from Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley. Picture supplied
$200,000 federal govt funding for koala habitat improvements in shire
Koala in bushland at Woronora. Picture Greg Tannos
Murray Trembath
Updated
'Everyone is so happy': Jeanne's enduring love of Loftus
Murray Trembath
Lee Patterson (left) and Jeanne Pedersen with a painting she did of her family's home Aikito, which was on the site where the petrol station now stands. Picture by Chris Lane

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Beverley Park Golf Club decides not to build fence around its course
Jim Gainsford • 23m ago
The board of Beverley Park Golf Club has unanimously decided not to proceed with its plan to build a fence around its course.
Surf life saving loses one of its best with death of Geoff Forshaw OAM
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Geoff Forshaw at Cronulla when he was awarded the OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours. Picture by Chris Lane
Breaking
Paramedics ordered to shut down 12-hour strike
Eva Kolimar • 1hr ago
The Industrial Relations Commission has ordered a planned strike by the Australian Paramedics Association (APA NSW) to cease. File picture
'Magical moment' turns to tragedy as poodle is fatally attacked at Darook Park
Murray Trembath • 1hr ago
Maisey was "a sweet little soul", says her owner Maurine Gibbons.
Schools
Leading by example through Aboriginal education
Eva Kolimar
Tharawal Public School teacher Kirsty Adams and The Jannali High School captain Max McKimm with their awards for excellence in Aboriginal education. Picture by Chris Lane

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Kogarah Storehouse manager Lala Noronha preparing the Christmas Market. Picture: Jim Gainsford
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Dance students from Endeavour Sports High School rehearse for their end of year annual performing arts showcase, Mind Over Matter. Picture by Chris Lane
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Ruby Zhu of Ruby Coffee at Caringbah with her latest awards, for her coffee creations. Picture by John Veage
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13th annual St George Community Awards recipients
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Chris Elder on set of Ed Sheeran's music video clip for the song 'Amazing', which Elder directed. Scenes were shot in various sites in St George. Picture supplied
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