St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Update: Investigators continue to probe Kirrawee self-storage building fire
Fire rips through the self-storage building at Kirrawee on Friday night. Facebook / Sam Day
Murray Trembath • 13m ago

Bayside's NAIDOC Week family fun day at Wolli Creek

The event was held at the new park in Guess Avenue, Wolli Creek which features a huge First Nations artwork highlighting the significant Aboriginal heritage of the area. Picture supplied
1hr ago

Shire businesses defy the tough times - and come out on top

Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Elouise Danby with the dual awards. Picture by John Veage

North Cronulla surf club thrown a $9 million lifeline to complete development

Murray Trembath
The council will take over and complete the North Cronulla surf club redevelopment. Picture by John Veage
Property
Top suburb, low price: the one-bedroom houses selling for less
Jen Melocco
A Woollahra cottage sold for $1.55 million a auction, well below the suburb media of $4.96 million. Pic: Supplied
Exclusive

Defence Housing mandates deadly engineered stone in new homes

Connor Pearce
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage

Online shopping spree despite cost-of-living crisis

Savannah Meacham • 42m ago
Australians are still enthusiastic online shoppers despite cost-of-living pressures. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Letters | Old Cronulla beach photos 'show futility of fighting nature'
Murray Trembath
Sand restoration at Cronulla beach in 1977. Picture supplied
Dragons in fine form
Jaydn Su'A scored a crucial first half try in the Brisbane win and produced eight tackle breaks in 16 runs totalling 167 metres. Picture NRL Images
John Veage
Weather
Monday shivers, but at least it's dry
Eva Kolimar
It's another cold week at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane

St George matters with Chris Minns:My plan to address housing affordability crisis

NSW Premier and Kogarah MP Chris Minns.
Exclusive

Defence Housing mandates deadly engineered stone in new homes

Connor Pearce
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage

Back to winning

John Veage
With his double on Friday night winger Sione Katoa has now scored nine tries in his past five games against the Tigers. Picture John Veage
Education
Tapping into early child intervention
Eva Kolimar
Early intervention expert Chloe Chui says more families are seeking support to help children with developmental or behavioural concerns. Picture by Chris Lane
Schools
Futures are well in focus for these students
Port Hacking High School's Special Education Unit had some recent success, with students completing a workplace course to help prepare them for life after school. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
Livvi's Place inclusive playground about to open at Woolooware Bay
Murray Trembath
Livvi's Place inclusive playground at Bay Central is about to open. Picture by Murray Trembath

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Update: Investigators continue to probe Kirrawee self-storage building fire
Murray Trembath • 13m ago
Fire rips through the self-storage building at Kirrawee on Friday night. Facebook / Sam Day
Bayside's NAIDOC Week family fun day at Wolli Creek
1hr ago
The event was held at the new park in Guess Avenue, Wolli Creek which features a huge First Nations artwork highlighting the significant Aboriginal heritage of the area. Picture supplied
Shire businesses defy the tough times - and come out on top
Murray Trembath • 2hrs ago
Elouise Danby with the dual awards. Picture by John Veage
North Cronulla surf club thrown a $9 million lifeline to complete development
Murray Trembath
The council will take over and complete the North Cronulla surf club redevelopment. Picture by John Veage
Letters | Old Cronulla beach photos 'show futility of fighting nature'
Murray Trembath
Sand restoration at Cronulla beach in 1977. Picture supplied

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National

Tradie shortage threat to booming house-building plans

NSW is set for a construction boom but needs more construction workers to meet demand. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Alex Mitchell and Jack Gramenz • 51m ago

Doctor on $1m bail after alleged abuse of two patients

Miklos Bolza
Ahmed Al-Sudani was arrested at a medical centre following reports of two sexual assaults. (Supplied by Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)

Man charged over alleged kidnapping, sexual assault and blackmail

Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
A NSW Police officer (main image) and items seized from the crime scene in Eastwood after the 36-year-old woman was found. Picture supplied/Adam McLean

Deregistering CFMEU would be a 'disaster': union boss

Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini • 1hr ago
The CFMEU's Victorian branch is facing call for its deregistration over allegations of crime links. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Victoria

Andrew Brown • 2hrs ago
Some 15 Bushmasters, a four-wheel-drive armoured vehicle, will be built in regional Victoria. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Sport

Dragons in fine form

Jaydn Su'A scored a crucial first half try in the Brisbane win and produced eight tackle breaks in 16 runs totalling 167 metres. Picture NRL Images
John Veage

Back to winning

John Veage
With his double on Friday night winger Sione Katoa has now scored nine tries in his past five games against the Tigers. Picture John Veage

Warrior medals in Games

Cronulla's Harley Dodds returns home from the US Warrior Games with two Bronze and a Gold Medal in power lifting, rowing and sprinting.

Gymea Gorillas gifting veterans

John Veage
The Gymea Gorillas JRLFC helping veterans. Picture John Veage

O'Leary to compete for Japan

John Veage
Connor O'Leary
PropertyView
Top suburb, low price: the one-bedroom houses selling for less
Property
A Woollahra cottage sold for $1.55 million a auction, well below the suburb media of $4.96 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Live like an heiress: Inside Francesca Packer-Barnham's $30 million penthouse
Jen Melocco
Dinner with a view is on the menu in the 40th floor apartment with views over Sydney Harbour. Pic: Supplied
Property
Former homes of cricket greats, Bradman and Thomson, bring in the buyers
Melissa Kehagias
Donald Bradman lived in the Bowral home from the age of three to 15, where he developed his cricketing skills. Pic: Supplied

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding dig into their $5m historic Hawthorn reno

Property
Photography: @lana.landsberry Styling: @mattiecronan & @lillyveitch HMU: @sophiapafitis Set Design: @inezabapo
The celebrity couple bring in the diggers at Ravenswood mansion.
Emily Rayner
Property

Can't wait to see Andy Lee's multimillion dollar renovation?

Emily Rayner
Caption via @thebuild_ravenswood The design team! David Flack and Richie Blight These legends are in charge of bringing Ravenswood back to its best and breathing new life. So lucky to have @flackstudio_ on board, they just made the @archdigest 2024 AD100
Property

Shock cost: Average Australian mortgage hits eye-watering record high

Melissa Kehagias
The average new owner-occupier mortgage for Australians clocked in at $626,055, the highest level in ABS records. Pic: Shutterstock

What's On

A new Greek restaurant has arrived at Brighton-Le-Sands

Food
Assistant Restaurant Manager Luke Gregory, Bar Manager Sajan Khatri, Venue Manager Kosta Lambroglou and Restaurant Manager Celia Farissier at Ammos Brighton-Le-Sands. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
What's on

Idol winner returns to the shire for a second show

Eva Kolimar
2024 Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright has announced his tour dates. He will play at The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, on October 27. Picture supplied
Schools

A hospitable cook-up for a culinary event

Eva Kolimar
Hospitality students at St Aloysius Cronulla prepare their meal game plan in a culinary cook-up, attended by executive chefs and guests. Picture supplied
What's on

When Olympians make music together

Eva Kolimar
The Johnny Rudge band, which includes former athletes and Olympians, is playing a live gig on July 20 at Brass Monkey Cronulla. Picture supplied

Bruce Lee festival returns to Kogarah

Jim Gainsford
People gathered at Kogarah Town Square on July 20 last year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Bruce Lee. Picture: Chris Lane

Recommended

Under sail: Let the wind take you to your next adventure at sea

Star Clippers flagship Royal Clipper sails past the island of Hvar in Croatia. Picture supplied
Rosie Ryan

Step back in time: Discover the hidden gems in Penrith City

Rosie Ryan
St Marys' iconic Bennett's Wagons were internationally recognised for their quality and design. Picture supplied

A selection of the most enchanting destinations on Earth

Emma Brown
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Picture Shutterstock

New supplement combating winter joint pain

Ease joint pain this winter and keep moving with Abexol, a new innovative and natural solution easing joint pain and stiffness. Picture Shutterstock

Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers an experience so unique it has to be experienced to be truly appreciated

Elizabeth Habermann
Special guests often join the dining experience including white lions. Picture Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Community

Bayside's NAIDOC Week family fun day at Wolli Creek

The event was held at the new park in Guess Avenue, Wolli Creek which features a huge First Nations artwork highlighting the significant Aboriginal heritage of the area. Picture supplied
1hr ago

Bruce Lee commemoration at Kogarah Town Square

Pictures by John Veage
Bruce Lee commemoration at Kogarah Town Square

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre celebrates NAIDOC Week

Jim Gainsford
Ranger Jake and participants in NAIDOC celebrations at the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre. Picture supplied,

Georges River Councils awards $164000 in community grants

Georges River Mayor Sam Elmir and Councillors, centre, with some of the recipients of Round 2 Georges River Council's Community Grants Program.

$153,000 in Georges River community grants now available

Jim Gainsford
Some of the recipients of last year's round of Georges River Community Grants with Georges River Mayor Sam Elmir and Councillors Ashvini Ambihaipahar and Ben Wang centre.

Photos and Video

Update: Investigators continue to probe Kirrawee self-storage building fire

Fire rips through the self-storage building at Kirrawee on Friday night. Facebook / Sam Day
Murray Trembath • 13m ago

Man charged over alleged kidnapping, sexual assault and blackmail

Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
A NSW Police officer (main image) and items seized from the crime scene in Eastwood after the 36-year-old woman was found. Picture supplied/Adam McLean

Side hustles to short trips: how Aussies are affording 'Euro summer'

Grace Dudley
How Aussies travellers afford their 'Euro summer'. Picture by Shutterstock
Exclusive

Defence Housing mandates deadly engineered stone in new homes

Connor Pearce
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
Opinion

An unlikely hero emerges in skin cancer battle

Stefan Mazy
Stefan Mazy says hairdressers and beauty therapists can drastically improve skin cancer detection in Australia. Picture supplied

Comment

St George matters with Chris Minns:My plan to address housing affordability crisis

NSW Premier and Kogarah MP Chris Minns.

St George letters: Now is not the time for a council merger

A proposal by Georges River to create a St George Council taking in the former Rockdale local government area and part of Canterbury-Bankstown has failed.

Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: A bad budget for NSW

Cronulla Mp, Mark Speakman
Mark Speakman replies to the state budget in parliament. Picture supplied
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Bold and beautiful: Eight incredible hotels to check in to in Dubai
Luxury
Bold and beautiful: Eight incredible hotels to check in to in Dubai
Natasha Dragun • 2hrs ago
Cruising
This luxury cruise in Tasmania is like no other at-sea adventure
Akash Arora
This luxury cruise in Tasmania is like no other at-sea adventure
Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise

The Greek island of your dreams - and why now is the best time to visit it

The Greek island of your dreams - and why now is the best time to visit it
Danielle Teutsch

The ultimate family holiday: Meet swimming elephants and superstar echidnas

Flip Byrnes
The ultimate family holiday: Meet swimming elephants and superstar echidnas
Travel Insider

The Big Question: How to stay safe in France during the Olympics?

Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: How to stay safe in France during the Olympics?

Grand reader giveaway: Win an overseas trip for two worth $42,000

Grand reader giveaway: Win an overseas trip for two worth $42,000
Two Ways to Go

Where will you find the world's best pubs - London or Dublin?

Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Where will you find the world's best pubs - London or Dublin?
Car Expert

Mazda MX-5: Latest supply and wait times detailed

Car Expert
Mazda MX-5: Latest supply and wait times detailed
Jack Quick • 32m ago
Car Expert

2025 Kia Tasman ute: Australian testing program detailed

Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
2025 Kia Tasman ute: Australian testing program detailed
Car Expert

2024 Nissan Navara price and specs

Jack Quick • 2hrs ago
2024 Nissan Navara price and specs
Car Expert

2025 Ford F-150 spied in Australia, timing confirmed

William Stopford • 2hrs ago
2025 Ford F-150 spied in Australia, timing confirmed
Car Expert

2025 Audi A5 Sportback, Avant leaked, but where are the coupe and cabriolet?

William Stopford • 2hrs ago
2025 Audi A5 Sportback, Avant leaked, but where are the coupe and cabriolet?
The Senior

Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia

Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray

Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse

Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock

New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee

Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land

Big water buy from farm investor looking to 're-purpose' vineyards

Struggling Riverina vineyards may be ripped out and replaced by tomatoes for canning under a new farm investment strategy. File picture.
Chris McLennan • 1hr ago

Farmer of the Year appointed to Local Land Services top job

Samantha Townsend • 2hrs ago
Eugowra Beef producer Tess Herbert, a former Central Tablelands LLS board member, has been appointed as the new LLS board chair. Picture supplied.

Buybacks putting the squeeze on southern dairies

Denis Howard
Blighty dairy farmer Malcolm Holm, Holm Trading, said the uncertainty around the water market bought on by the Muraay-Darling Basin Plan buybacks is having a serious effect on the region. picture supplied

Life & Style

Side hustles to short trips: how Aussies are affording 'Euro summer'

How Aussies travellers afford their 'Euro summer'. Picture by Shutterstock
Grace Dudley

Busting the myths on credit scores and how to boost yours

Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Busting the myths on credit scores and how to boost yours.
Advice

Take an ongoing interest in your accounts - it could pay off

Noel Whittaker
Take an ongoing interest in your accounts - it could pay off