Jim Gainsford

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

The future of the Peakhurst West Public School pool has been secured with the NSW Government announcing it will spend $1.5million upgrading the 64-year-old facility. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingUnder the urgently needed upgrade, the roof will be replaced and a deep clean of the pool will take place, with work to start next month.

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

Fears the State Government's Low to Mid-rise Housing Policy will change the character of local suburbs. The State Government's Low to Midrise Housing Policy seeks to add more than 11,000 new dwellings spread over seven precincts in the Georges River Local Government area.

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

Hurstville is gearing up for a night of community celebration this weekend with the Easter Night Market. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingOrganised by community group the Georges River Association, the market has space for 26 stalls with 20 stalls having already registered for the event which will be held in Hurstville Plaza. There will be children's activities including face painting, creative craft workshops and an Easter Bunny Dance.

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

The Jubilee Stadium Precinct. The draft Jubilee Stadium Precinct Master Plan and Plan of Management has been endorsed by Georges River Council for public exhibition, subject to Crown Lands approval. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe Jubilee Stadium Precinct comprises the area between Princes Highway, Jubilee Avenue, Park Street and English Street in Carlton.

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

AEC divisional officer Helen Langdon oversees the ballot draw for the seat of Banks. Picture by Jim Gainsford. Minor parties have secured the number one spot on the ballot paper in all four electorates that cover the Georges River and Bayside Local Government Areas. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIn the Federal seat of Banks, Clive Palmer's Trumpets of Patriots candidate, Allan Taruste secured the number one spot on the ballot paper.