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An artist's impression of the development proposed for 15-23 Innesdale Road, Wolli Creek.

Wolli Creek street slated for $80million in development with 254 apartments

Jim Gainsford

The Bayside Foodies and Farmers' Market is returning to Cook Park, Kyeemagh.

Bayside Foodies and Farmers Market returns

Jim Gainsford

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: 100 days of Perrottet

Chris Minns

Oatley MP Mark Coure at the entrance to Glenlee in Lugarno. Picture: Supplied

Glenlee Interim Heritage Order a "once in a generation opportunity"

Jim Gainsford

Ash Barty is the first home hope to make the Australian Open women's final since 1980.

Finalist Barty living out her Open dream

Darren Walton

Ray Barbi receives his award from Georges River Council mayor, Nick Katris.

Georges River Council's Citizen of the Year

Jim Gainsford

Valuable support: Raise Foundation volunteer mentors are matched to selected young people at schools in the community.

Youth mentoring program seeks volunteers for schools

Eva Kolimar

World-wide work: Professor Ross Jeffree, AM, combined interests in nuclear science and conservation.

From Rum Jungle to nuclear tests

Murray Trembath

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

WHAT'S ONSummer markets with a woof and a bark

Pollution fighter honoured with AM

"It's empowering": Caringbah mum's solo parenting path

An artist's impression of the development proposed for 15-23 Innesdale Road, Wolli Creek.

Wolli Creek street slated for $80million in development with 254 apartments

Tertiary success: Menai triplets Marina, Luiza and Juliana Dorfman Knijnik have all received their desired university offers. Picture: Chris Lane

OUR PEOPLEStudents' futures take flight as universities release offers

Life choice: Caringbah's Kavita Faiella, 38, became a single mother by choice after having a baby using a sperm donor. Picture: Chris Lane

"It's empowering": Caringbah mum's solo parenting path

Learning begins: With students starting a new school year, principals are hoping the transition back to face-to-face learning will be smooth.

Schools quietly confident of a smooth return to classrooms

Citizens of the Year: Citizen of the Year was won by pancreatic cancer education campaigner, Megan Barnes (left) and Danielle Lucas of Care for Kids. They are pictured with Sutherland Shire Mayor Carmelo Pesce at the ceremony on Australia Day.

OUR PEOPLE'Unsung heroes' in council's Australia Day awards

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Jessie O'Brien gets into the Australia Day spirit. Picture: John Veage

PHOTOSAustralia Day in Sutherland Shire

COVID cases set to spike as schools return

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100k booster shots go begging in NSW

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Qld crossbenchers back integrity probe

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Reef protection gets another $1 billion

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Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards

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Wild Victoria storms forecast into weekend

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States and territories expect COVID-19 infection tallies to jump as school resumes.

COVID cases set to spike as schools return

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says there should be one message alone - "go and get the booster".

100k booster shots go begging in NSW

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Samuel Hogg and Tessa Pollard with baby Jasper, born in Ukraine and awaiting a passport and travel permits to be allowed to fly home to Australia. Photo: GoFundMe

Not without our baby: Australian couple unable to flee Ukraine

Nikola Stepanov says the PSC seized a laptop from her office and wiped its contents.

Qld crossbenchers back integrity probe

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Australia will spend another $1 billion on conserving the Great Barrier Reef, after a UN warning.

Reef protection gets another $1 billion

Georgie Moore
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Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on skinks and some Australian endangered frogs.

Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards

Tracey Ferrier

Wild weather is continuing to batter parts of Victoria, with flash flooding in Geelong.

Wild Victoria storms forecast into weekend

The retail sector is urging national cabinet to ease COVID isolation rules for workers.

No change to full vaccination definition

Georgie Moore

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DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

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Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

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WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janine Graham

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 15,091 COVID cases and 24 deaths

Kim Chappell

Minister for Education James Merlino, pictured during a past school visit to the south-west, announced a plan to keep education settings open while taking measures to protect students and staff.

EXPLAINERWhat are the new rules for Victorian schools?

Kyra Gillespie

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Justin Chadwick

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

New Faces: Cronulla Sharks start the first round of the KAP7 Australian Water Polo League with new imports-Mason McQuet, Milos Maksimovic and Dani Jackovich.Picture John Veage

Cronulla prepare for Australian Water Polo League

John Veage

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Mercedes say teams face a moment of truth when the F1 season starts in Bahrain under new regulations

F1 year to be painful for some: Mercedes

NO RESPECT: Howard Kotton says that Nick Kyrgios' lack of respect for tennis and his opponents is mirrored by fans in the stands. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONKyrgios' disrespect mirrored by fans in the stands

Howard Kotton

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

The Bayside Foodies and Farmers' Market is returning to Cook Park, Kyeemagh.

Bayside Foodies and Farmers Market returns

Jim Gainsford

Stall galore: Cambridge Markets are coming to Miranda in February. There will be loads of stalls supporting community businesses and the family event will host music and entertainment for all.

WHAT'S ONSummer markets with a woof and a bark

Eva Kolimar

Shannon Noll, Christine Anu and Phil Burton from Human Nature will lead the line-up for this year's Gala Conert. d Phil Burton from Human Nature will lead the line-up for this year's concert. Picture: shannonnoll.com.au

Ticket release for Seniors Festival Gala Concert

The Bayside Foodies and Farmers' Market is returning to Cook Park, Kyeemagh.

Bayside Foodies and Farmers Market returns

The Year of the Tiger roars into Hurstville

The Year of the Tiger roars into Hurstville

Ancient history: Martin King created ''strangerlands II', which won Hazelhurst's Art on Paper award.

References of the past scores top artistic win

Eva Kolimar

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

House of the Week: Right on the water

House of the Week: Right on the water

House of the Week: Right on the water

House of the Week: Right on the water

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

Prestige Property: Impeccable design

Prestige Property: Impeccable design

Prestige Property

House of the Week: Flowing open spaces

House of the Week: Flowing open spaces

House of the Week

Generous waterside living

Generous waterside living

Nicki Davey

The Bayside Foodies and Farmers' Market is returning to Cook Park, Kyeemagh.

Bayside Foodies and Farmers Market returns

Jim Gainsford

Valuable support: Raise Foundation volunteer mentors are matched to selected young people at schools in the community.

Youth mentoring program seeks volunteers for schools

Eva Kolimar

Ray Barbi receives his award from Georges River Council mayor, Nick Katris.

Georges River Council's Citizen of the Year

Jim Gainsford

The Bayside Foodies and Farmers' Market is returning to Cook Park, Kyeemagh.

Bayside Foodies and Farmers Market returns

Stall galore: Cambridge Markets are coming to Miranda in February. There will be loads of stalls supporting community businesses and the family event will host music and entertainment for all.

WHAT'S ONSummer markets with a woof and a bark

Eva Kolimar

Local heroes: from left, Ammrutha Vashetharan is Baysides Sportsperson of the Year.Rachael Smith with the Bayside Citizen of the Year, Tameeka Johnson is Baysides Young Citizen of the Year.

Bayside Council announces Citizen of the Year 2022

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Jessie O'Brien gets into the Australia Day spirit. Picture: John Veage

PHOTOSAustralia Day in Sutherland Shire

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

Galaxy gaze: The International Space Station will make a nightly appearance for one week only. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Look up for a dazzling sight

Home: Menai family Luiz and Luana Bon with their children Tomas, four months, and Maria, 10, become Australian citizens on Australia Day. Picture: John Veage

OUR PEOPLEAustralia Day citizens call the shire home

A national identity: A citizenship ceremony will be held in Sutherland Shire on January 26. Picture: John Veage

WHAT'S ONAustralia Day events in Sutherland Shire

Eva Kolimar

Last year's Little Lunar event held in Hurstville Plaza.

Little Lunar set to return to Hurstville

Jim Gainsford

Leaders : The Sydney FC women hit Canberra for 6 as they maintained their top of the ladder position in the Liberty A-League. Picture Jaime Castaneda

Sydney FC make their move

John Veage

Blooming good times in Rockdale Park

Blooming good times in Rockdale Park

Pictures: Chris Lane

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: 100 days of Perrottet

Chris Minns

Mark Speakman and new citizen Carol Denison (from the USA) and her husband Shane at the 2021 citizenship ceremony at Hazelhurst. Picture: supplied

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Australia Day

Mark Speakman

Chris Minns MP.

St George Matters with Chris Minns: Back to School

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

St Johns Wort growing steadily in a paddock in the state's Central Tablelands. Photo: Supplied

State in grip of a weed boom: St Johns Wort takes advantage of season

Billy Jupp
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Nutrien Boultons stock agent Miles Archdale, Walcha, Salway Maternal Composites stud principal Rob Mulligan and the sale's auctioneers Mat Larkings and Simon Newton, Nutrien Boultons, Walcha.

Salway Maternal Composites hit $3600 high and $1869 average

Billy Jupp

Strong demand boosts stock feed wheat values

Strong demand boosts stock feed wheat values

LLOYD GEORGE, AgScientia

The age pension is a major source of income for most Australian retirees. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEWorking through the labyrinth of age pension regulations

Noel Whittaker

DISCOVER: Fungi, including the honey fungus pictured above, are masters of survival. Picture: Shutterstock

Fungi: The secret kingdom we don't see

Annamaria Talas

Lennox Bridge, Blaxland. Australia's first stone arch bridge and still in use. Photo: Shutterstock

A brief history of transit and road planning across Australia

Sam Hollier

Saint Boy was hit by rider Annika Schleu and coach Kim Raisner after a bad round at Tokyo 2020.

Olympic horse cruelty probe to be dropped

Saint Boy was hit by rider Annika Schleu and coach Kim Raisner after a bad round at Tokyo 2020.

Olympic horse cruelty probe to be dropped

Prosthetic running blades cost up to $25,000 each and there is no official equipment register to help athletes recycle old ones. Picture: Jay Cronan

Para-athletics equipment registry on the radar of Athletics Australia

Prosthetic running blades cost up to $25,000 each and there is no official equipment register to help athletes recycle old ones. Picture: Jay Cronan

Para-athletics equipment registry on the radar of Athletics Australia

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATED'Political posturing': China responds to PM's Winter Olympics boycott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATED'Political posturing': China responds to PM's Winter Olympics boycott