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Making cents: The State Government believes that paying supperannuation to councillors will encourage more people to put up their hand to serve on councils.

Georges River to look at cost of paying superannuation for councillors

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Barton MP Linda Burney celebrating with supporters at the Kingsgrove RSL Club kast nigh Pictures: John Veage

Update: Albanese acknowledges Linda Burney as new Indigenous Affairs Minister

Fun facts: Marianne Hanna of Allawah is one of three hosts of a new children's television show.

WHAT'S ONStudent hosts new kid's TV show

Recognition: Eric Tam received a volunteering award from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley.

OUR PEOPLEHigh honour for migrant volunteer

Repetitive motion: Exercise physiologist Amjad Saleh of Chronic Care Allied Health takes Debbie Bird, who has multiple sclerosis, through her steps. Picture: John Veage

OUR BUSINESSTraining muscle movement beyond limitations

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

WATCHFrom Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail

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Climate a priority in NSW regional seats

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Albanese steadfast after China outreach

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Ukraine attack 'illegal and immoral': PM

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Georges River to look at cost of paying superannuation for councillors

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Albanese reinforces Indo-Pacific priority

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Richard Marles confirmed the Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat.

Albanese government turns back first boat

A cheesemaker has been fined over an odour emanating from its premises outside Melbourne.

Cheese maker fined $9000 over strong odour

Anthony Albanese's Labor government appears on track to win a majority in the federal parliament.

Labor well placed for majority parliament

Ellen Sandell wants the general sale of second generation rodent poisons banned in Victoria.

Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail

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Exit-polling shows climate action was a priority for voters in regional NSW seats like Gilmore.

Climate a priority in NSW regional seats

Liv Casben
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Anthony Albanese says Labor will seek to build relationships across the Pacific and Asia.

Albanese steadfast after China outreach

Dominic Giannini and Colin Brinsden
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine was on the agenda for leaders of the Quad group of nations.

Ukraine attack 'illegal and immoral': PM

Dominic Giannini
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with US President Joe Biden at the Quad leaders' summit.

Albanese reinforces Indo-Pacific priority

Dominic Giannini
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Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she offered to show her body to prove she was a female.

Caster Semenya: I offered to show my body

Gerald Imray

Strong : Part of the St George clubs centenary celebrations a classy womens field starts off strong in the 5km Alleyn Gainsford race and (inset) winners Isaac Shore and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron .Pictures John Veage

St George Classic runs hot

John Veage

All smiles: Nicho Hynes celebrates with debutant Lachie Miller's friends and family after the Sharks' 25-18 win over the Titans on Sunday. Picture NRL Images

Sharks surprise

John Veage

Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she offered to show her body to prove she was a female.

Caster Semenya: I offered to show my body

STEP UP: The Blues' credibility took a massive step forward with their impressive win over fellow finals aspirant Sydney on the weekend. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONBlues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses

Howard Kotton

Birthday: Bert and Kaye Laurendet helped plant five trees at their Canoe Club, Burnum Burnum Sanctuary headquarters to celebrate five decades paddling.

Shire paddlers turning 50

Liz Swanton

Former PM John Howard with Ryan MP Julian Simmonds during the campaign. Mr Simmonds was defeated by the Greens. Picture: AAP

OPINIONThis is what happens when you treat voters like misbehaving teenagers

Former PM John Howard with Ryan MP Julian Simmonds during the campaign. Mr Simmonds was defeated by the Greens. Picture: AAP

OPINIONThis is what happens when you treat voters like misbehaving teenagers

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

WATCHFrom Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

WATCHFrom Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

Independent candidate Zoe Daniel defeated Liberal MP Tim Wilson for the seat of Goldstein in an election that saw a record number of women elected to Parliament. Picture: AAP

OPINIONHer rights at work: how will women be treated in the new parliament?

Independent candidate Zoe Daniel defeated Liberal MP Tim Wilson for the seat of Goldstein in an election that saw a record number of women elected to Parliament. Picture: AAP

OPINIONHer rights at work: how will women be treated in the new parliament?

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Fun facts: Marianne Hanna of Allawah is one of three hosts of a new children's television show.

WHAT'S ONStudent hosts new kid's TV show

Eva Kolimar

Album five: Simone Waddell. Picture: Graham Jepson.

WHAT'S ONLugarno jazz starlet sings a fiery tune

Eva Kolimar

Scenes from Arts Theatre Cronulla's production of Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott. Pictures: Port Hacking Camera Club

Arts Theatre Cronulla's a funny way to urn a laugh

Fun facts: Marianne Hanna of Allawah is one of three hosts of a new children's television show.

WHAT'S ONStudent hosts new kid's TV show

Walkers: Olympian Peter Hadfield and granddaughter Evie who goes to Grays Point Primary School.Picture John Veage

Walk safely to school day

Australian crime writer, Garry Disher will appear at the Hurstville Library on May 19 as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival.

Crime writer Garry Disher at Hurstville Library

Jim Gainsford

Keeping Australia moving: Simon Laurence with fellow drivers Leanne Healy (left) and Andrea McGrath.

Transport leader putting driver safety and wellbeing first

Experience a New Zealand coach holiday with Grand Pacific Tours

Experience a New Zealand coach holiday with Grand Pacific Tours

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

Keeping Australia moving: Simon Laurence with fellow drivers Leanne Healy (left) and Andrea McGrath.

Transport leader putting driver safety and wellbeing first

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier.

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Linda Lambrechts

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Linda Lambrechts

Contemporary luxury in Oyster Bay

Contemporary luxury in Oyster Bay

Contemporary luxury in Oyster Bay

Contemporary luxury in Oyster Bay

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

Comfort and style

Comfort and style

Lyn Osborn

Outstanding opportunity in Port Hacking

Outstanding opportunity in Port Hacking

Prestige Property

Stunning Shire landmark in Caringbah

Stunning Shire landmark in Caringbah

Development of the Week

Firefighters rescued two of the kittens via the man-hole in the property however three of the kittens had fallen down the wall cavity.

Purr-fect rescue of kittens by firies at Beverly Hills

Recognition: Eric Tam received a volunteering award from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley.

OUR PEOPLEHigh honour for migrant volunteer

Eva Kolimar

Bayside Council mayor, Dr Christina Curry with the members Bayside Men's Shed at Kyeemagh as they present the proceeds from their collection supporting flood victims. Picture: John Veage

Bayside Men's Shed's charitable collection for flood victims

Jim Gainsford

Firefighters rescued two of the kittens via the man-hole in the property however three of the kittens had fallen down the wall cavity.

Purr-fect rescue of kittens by firies at Beverly Hills

The floods in Lismore and surrounding towns destroyed the majority of council, preschool and school library resources.

Oatley Lions and Hurstville Rotary to the rescue of flood ravaged libraries

Jim Gainsford

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

Como Leisure Grounds circa 1900. Picture: Sutherland Shire Libraries

Leader flashback | Como Pleasure Grounds

Local teams: The Cronulla Sharks NRL team shows its support of the local Junior League at their annual team photo this week. Picture John Veage

Sharks support

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Surfing Sharks back in the big league

Surfing Sharks back in the big league

Snowboard: Olympic debutant Matt Cox didn't start his campaign in the fashion he hoped, missing the snowboard slopestyle finals.

Matty Cox's Olympic debut

John Veage

North Cronulla Surf Boat launch

North Cronulla Surf Boat launch

John Veage

Fiona Katauskas' view

OPINIONVoters biting the hand that never fed them

Garry Linnell

Jakara Anthony holds the Australian flag proudly after her Olympic moguls triumph.

Anthony strikes gold in women's moguls

Melissa Woods

Mark Speakman with volunteers on Clean Up Australia Day at Shelly Park 2021.

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Acting now for future generations

Mark Speakman

Mark Speakman.

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Careers advice at all ages and stages

Mark Speakman

Georges River Council mayor, Nick Katris.

Mayoral Minute with Nick Katris: Georges River Council reflects on National Sorry Day

PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.

Building bridges, but plan divides

Hazel Bradley

The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.

Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process

Sam McKeith

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

Chance to buy two neighbours

Chance to buy two neighbours

Marian Macdonald

WORRIED: Borambola farmer Alan Brown said the Labor government's plans to completely phase out live exports was "just dumb". Picture: Les Smith

'Wary' farmers fear Riverina will be forgotten as Labor takes power

Monty Jacka

Rachael Pritchard looking over the Merino ewes entered in the 2022 Boorowa flock ewe competition.

Rachael reflects on Peter Westblade Scholarship

Stephen Burns

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric
Photography: Josh Lynott joshlynott.com Instagram @joshlynott

Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante