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theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
For 70 years, a Bexley smash repairer has kept the family business alive and thriving. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingR.J. McWhinney Smash Repairs on Forest Road was established in 1955 and has remained proudly independent. Mark McWhinney runs the panel shop at the company that his father, Rae, started.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
When Caringbah South mother Kristy Jones turned 43, something unexpectedly foreign happened to her body. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHer moods were shifting dramatically, her skin changed, and no matter how healthy she ate or how much exercise she did, she couldn't understand why she wasn't looking or feeling like she remembered. Going through the perimenopause stage was eye-opening for the make-up artist and hairdresser of 35 years.
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theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Cronulla's Stuart Parker suffered chronic pain in his back after a serious motorcycle accident but was fitted with a spinal cord stimulation implant that was a game-changer. Picture suppliedA serious motorcycle accident left Cronulla's Stuart Parker in debilitating pain. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHe was on his way to work in 2011 and woke up from a coma with 27 broken bones. The process of recovery was not easy.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
The Rapid Relief Team host a 'thank you' lunch for St George Hospital nurses. Picture suppliedRapid Relief Team (RRT) has wrapped up a month of International Nurses Day events, holding one of its biggest at St George Hospital to show appreciation to the hard-working staff. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingRRT Local Team Leader Ken Chappel said Engadine volunteers cooked and served 2000 burgers at the event.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
A fashion recycling room launched by Ibis Care is blending style with sustainability. Picture suppliedResidential aged care community provider Ibis Care has launched its latest sustainability project, a fashion recycling room at Blakehurst. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingDesigned to breathe new life into pre-loved fashion and connecting the community, the initiative encourages staff to share, swap, and reuse quality fashion items at no cost.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Bonnect Bay Public School marks National Sorry Day. Picture suppliedThe beginning of Reconciliation Week was marked at Bonnet Bay Public School, which hosted an event for National Sorry Day. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe day's highlights were the smoking ceremony, Indigenous games, traditional dancers, and art workshops. The P&C funded the event and catered a sausage sizzle for students and staff.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Endeavour Sports High School's Open Girls Basketball team won a state championship title. Picture suppliedEndeavour Sports High School's Open Girls Basketball team has claimed a state championship. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe team delivered impressive performances during the Final 8 State Championships, finishing the tournament undefeated with five straight wins.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Dishes on offer at Divide 8 at Gymea. Picture suppliedGymea restaurant Divide 8 is a finalist in the 2025 Business Awards. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingFounded by Peter Augoustis and Jon Paul Partyka, Divide 8 offers award-winning pizza. The eatery, which also partnered with local bakery Thoroughbred, makes sourdough for the base of its garlic bread. Get the latest St George news in your inboxSign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Orana volunteer Di encourages other people in the community to consider volunteering. Picture suppliedDi found immense joy and purpose through volunteering with Orana's Early Support Volunteers program. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAfter 17 years of retirement, she needed to give back to the community and fill her days with meaningful activities. "I mentioned to my daughter that I wanted to do volunteer work," she recalls.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar
Olympian Brandon Starc recently meets young athletes at Port Hacking Little Athletics Centre. Picture suppliedOlympian Brandon Starc recently visited Port Hacking Little Athletics Centre to inspire the next generation of young athletes. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe Australian Olympic high jumper, who represented Australia at three consecutive Olympics, including Paris 2024, was on hand to present this year's major awards.
