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Saturday, 27 July 2024
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42 groups share $106,000 in Bayside Community Grants
Bayside's 2024 Community Grant Presentation Evening at Rockdale Town Hall.
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Bayside switches on extra CCTV's to crackdown on car hoons

Bayside Council will expand its Smart CCTV network across Riverside Drive, Sandringham/Sans Souci as a measure against car hooning in the area.
Jim Gainsford

Major road in Royal National Park reopens after six months of repair work

Murray Trembath
Major road in Royal National Park reopens after six months of repair work

Wharves open this year: Ferry operator sought for Kurnell-La Perouse service

Murray Trembath
Construction of the ferry wharf at Kurnell, with whale sculpture in foreground. Picture Chris Lane
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied

Immigration detainee charged over alleged drug ring

Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE

Has the latest IT outage quietly slowed the cash crash?

Callum Godde
It may no longer be king but experts say cash is still in the royal family of payments. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS
Our People
From school to Paris: young Olympians are game ready
Eva Kolimar
Rhythmic gymnast Emmanouela Frroku, who was a student at Beverly Hills Girls High School until 2023, is competing at her first Olympics. Picture Instagram
Weather
An early feel of spring, but don't be fooled
A spectacular sunrise at North Cronulla Beach on Thursday morning. Picture by John Veage
Eva Kolimar
Plea to return wheelchair swing to Carss Park playground
Jim Gainsford
Liberty Swing designer Wayne Devine with one of his wheelchair accessible swings at Oatley Memorial Park. Picture by Chris Lane
Community

Connection through movement and play

Yoga Playgroup at Mortdale is a partnership between CORE Kids and Jubilee Community Services, and aims to foster connections between children and community. Picture by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar
Schools

Boys' education at the forefront

Eva Kolimar
De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah hosted an education conference about boys' education. Picture supplied

'Breathing space': Lease extension for Woronora RSL as it tries to keep doors open

Murray Trembath
Darren Parker and other members and staff of Woronora RSL and Citizens Club. Picture by Chris Lane
Councillor returns to campaign trail after serious car accident
Jim Gainsford
Councillor Peter Mahoney with Sonia Baxant, who will be running as a candidate in Peter's group in Peakhurst Ward at the upcoming local government elections.
New operator to take over Hazelhurst Cafe as couple take 'well earned break'
The familiar decor of the old cafe. Picture supplied
Murray Trembath
Further charges laid into alleged sexual assault by Arncliffe doctor
Further charges laid into alleged sexual assault by Arncliffe doctor

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
42 groups share $106,000 in Bayside Community Grants
2m ago
Bayside's 2024 Community Grant Presentation Evening at Rockdale Town Hall.
Bayside switches on extra CCTV's to crackdown on car hoons
Jim Gainsford
Bayside Council will expand its Smart CCTV network across Riverside Drive, Sandringham/Sans Souci as a measure against car hooning in the area.
Major road in Royal National Park reopens after six months of repair work
Murray Trembath
Major road in Royal National Park reopens after six months of repair work
Wharves open this year: Ferry operator sought for Kurnell-La Perouse service
Murray Trembath
Construction of the ferry wharf at Kurnell, with whale sculpture in foreground. Picture Chris Lane
Our People
From school to Paris: young Olympians are game ready
Eva Kolimar
Rhythmic gymnast Emmanouela Frroku, who was a student at Beverly Hills Girls High School until 2023, is competing at her first Olympics. Picture Instagram

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Demand for indoor soccer grows

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The youngest group of children in Little Kickers St George try out basic soccer skills at Peakhurst. Picture by Chris Lane
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Yoga Playgroup at Mortdale is a partnership between CORE Kids and Jubilee Community Services, and aims to foster connections between children and community. Picture by Chris Lane
Eva Kolimar
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Eva Kolimar
The MyStrengths team, which partners with Sutherland Shire schools to empower students, pictured recently at NSW Parliament. The team has supported more than 100,000 teenagers. Picture supplied
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Helping singles mingle, with a side of Christmas in July cheer

Eva Kolimar
Cronulla RSL is hosting a singles event with a Christmas in July theme, on July 25. Picture by John Veage
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110 years of humanitarian support in St George

Eva Kolimar
Australian Red Cross St George District Branch is having its 110th anniversary celebration this year. Pictured is Meglyn, Melissa, Annette, Sonia and Verna with Georgia, 11, and Natalie, 8. Picture by John Veage

Olympic Skateboarding Livestream at Olds Park

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Yoga Playgroup at Mortdale is a partnership between CORE Kids and Jubilee Community Services, and aims to foster connections between children and community. Picture by Chris Lane
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National Tree Day 2024

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Oatley Lions Club's award of a high honour

Eva Kolimar
The licensee of Oatley Hotel, Lyn Humphreys has been honoured with the Lions Club International Foundation's Melvin Jones Fellowship Award by the Oatley Lions Club. Club President Richard Sheahan presents the award. Picture supplied

Police Commander has a Share of the festive spirit

Jim Gainsford
St George Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Paul Dunstan (centre) was guest of honour at the Share support group's Christmas in July celebration at Mortdale RSL. Picture: John Veage

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