St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Saturday, 2 December 2023
New signs follow spearing of Blue Groper at Hungry Point
A new sign erected at Oak Park. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Deputy Mayor hails Beverley Park Golf Club's decision to ditch fence plan, calling it a win for the community
From left, Bob Jones and Georges River Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg, who both campaigned against the fence, with Beverley Park Golf Club General Manager Shaun Smith. Picture: John Veage
Jim Gainsford
Call to restore popular Kogarah Bay wharf
Jim Gainsford
Richard Morton and Georges River Council Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg at the Endeavour Street Wharf at Kogarah Bay. Picture: John Veage
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
'Cozzie livs' becoming a big issue for Aussie teens
Bray Boland • 19m ago
Financial issues, particularly the cost of living, are rising in importance among young Australians. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? Take our weekend quiz
Anna Houlahan • 19m ago
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? File picture
Georges River Council to support NSW Government efforts to address housing supply shortage
Jim Gainsford
NSW Planning Minister Minister Paul Scully has announced the NSW Government will make changes to allow dual occupancies (duplexes) in R2 residential zones in NSW as well as permit more terraces and town houses near transport hubs and town centres in R2 zones.
Schools
Students fine tune their skills ahead of Japan tour
Inaburra students Charlie Martin, Emersen McNeill, Dash Rowe, Thomas Dews, Alicia Wang, Lucy Hallam and Caitlin Wolf are ready for a musical adventure. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Jon Stevens to headline Australia Day concert at Cronulla, with events across the shire
Murray Trembath
Fireworks at Cronulla on Australia Day 2023. Picture John Veage
Planning changes won't 'significantly' affect shire's housing numbers, but infrastructure a concern
A line of new dual occupancies in Burraneer Bay Road, Cronulla South have replaced a swim school-squash courts complex. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Updated
Paramedics press ahead with strike, defying orders
Eva Kolimar
Paramedics are striking on December 1 despite The Industrial Relations Commission 's order to cease action. File picture
Beverley Park Golf Club decides not to build fence around its course
Jim Gainsford
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
Geoff Forshaw at Cronulla when he was awarded the OAM in the 2023 Australia Day honours. Picture by Chris Lane
'Magical moment' turns to tragedy as poodle is fatally attacked at Darook Park
Maisey was "a sweet little soul", says her owner Maurine Gibbons.
Murray Trembath
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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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
New signs follow spearing of Blue Groper at Hungry Point
Murray Trembath
A new sign erected at Oak Park. Picture by Chris Lane
Deputy Mayor hails Beverley Park Golf Club's decision to ditch fence plan, calling it a win for the community
Jim Gainsford
From left, Bob Jones and Georges River Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg, who both campaigned against the fence, with Beverley Park Golf Club General Manager Shaun Smith. Picture: John Veage
Call to restore popular Kogarah Bay wharf
Jim Gainsford
Richard Morton and Georges River Council Deputy Mayor, Elise Borg at the Endeavour Street Wharf at Kogarah Bay. Picture: John Veage
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Georges River Council to support NSW Government efforts to address housing supply shortage
Jim Gainsford
NSW Planning Minister Minister Paul Scully has announced the NSW Government will make changes to allow dual occupancies (duplexes) in R2 residential zones in NSW as well as permit more terraces and town houses near transport hubs and town centres in R2 zones.

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Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
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Kogarah Storehouse manager Lala Noronha preparing the Christmas Market. Picture: Jim Gainsford
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Students dance into their performing arts showcase
Eva Kolimar
Dance students from Endeavour Sports High School rehearse for their end of year annual performing arts showcase, Mind Over Matter. Picture by Chris Lane
Magic of Christmas back bigger and better than ever
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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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