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Hanson seeks to take free speech fight to High Court

After failing to quash a court ruling that she made a racist remark online, One Nation leader Pauline...

Laura Cowell may become shire mayor as councillors play musical chairs

Sutherland Shire will elect a new mayor next month, with the present deputy mayor Laura Cowell a strong...

Council clashes with state over Beverly Hills West Town Centre Rezoning Proposal

Georges River Council rejects state's 22-storey Beverly Hills rezoning, citing overshadowing and density.

Residents had no warning in the 2022 flood - next time should be different

Woronora residents will be better prepared than they were in July 2022, when dozens of homes were inundated...

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

The head of Catholic Schools NSW wiped his telephone before maintaining his innocence for a third day of...

Shire Letters: Development election issue; Flight paths; AustPost closure; Urban myth

Leader readers have their say about issues and events in Sutherland Shire

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has...

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far...

St George letters: Last chance to save Glenlee for the community

Georges River Council has received new DA for development on Glenlee.

'Stun device assault': Second arrest made in Caringbah investigation

A second person has been charged after 'an electrical stun device' was allegedly used in the assault of...

Frequent FOI breaches revealed in transparency fail

Integrity advocates want the Albanese government to pick its stalled freedom of information reform back up after a...

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.

Rockdale's bridal institution to close after 40 years

St George bridal icon announced orderly closure after decades

Cronulla violence: Two teens remain in custody, seven receive hospital treatment

Two boys aged 15 and 16 remain in custody after an alleged assault at Cronulla, which resulted in...

How this school achieved huge gains in student reading

Major turnaround in year 1 literacy skills after phonics program.

St George letters: Chris Minns defends NSW housing reforms

The Premier argues NSW is finally building enough new homes.

A school's 150-year history told by its oldest surviving student

Hurstville Public School celebrates 150 years with its oldest living former student

Homicide probe over as 'body' found to be lifelike doll

The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike...