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theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
Building site blitz by Georges River CouncilA building site blitz by Georges River Council saw eight penalty notices issued by council officers, totalling $30,000 in fines for non-compliance with sediment controls. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe inspections were part of the Get the Site Right blitz campaign which Georges River Council participated in on Thursday, March 13.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
Georges River Council and St George Domestic Violence Committee hosted the St George Candlelight Vigil Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7 at Kogarah Town Square to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe event was an opportunity for members of the public to honour survivors of domestic and family violence, as well as those the community has lost.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
A photo montage of the proposed church as viewed from President Avenue, Kogarah. Residents have raised concerns about amended plans submitted by the Coptic Church to build a $4.8 million place of worship on President Avenue, Kogarah, adjacent to the Moorefield Estate.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
The Hellenic Presidential Guard visited Kogarah last weekend to mark the 91st anniversary of Australian Hellenic community organisation AHEPA (Australiasian Hellenic Progressive Association) NSW. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingA 15-person detachment of the Presidential Guard, nicknamed the Evzones, were AHEPA's Guests of Honour. This was the Presidential Guards' their final public appearance of their 2025 visit to Sydney.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
The students of Beverly Hills Girls High School have designed a permanent homage to the Anzac Spirit. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThis week they held a Commemorative Ceremony to unveil the school's Anzac Deck, a colourful mural that stands pride of place in the school grounds.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
After suffering from a near-death experience causing him to have all his limbs amputated, Mick O'Dowd has had a dream of being able to swim outdoors again. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIn 2018 Mick almost died after contracting sepsis. His body started shutting down and he was facing death. Doctors had no choice but to amputate all four limbs.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
Kogarah Town Square has been decorated with striking street art to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingLightpoles in the square have been covered in colourful knitted wraps ahead of tonight's Candlelight Vigil in the town square to raise awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
Georges River Councillor Ben Wang and Sui Kim of the Hurstville Public School P&C on the site set aside for the Sensory Play Space. Picture by Jim Gainsford. All proceeds from the democracy sausage sizzle at the Hurstville Pubic School polling station went to a special cause for local student on election day.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
Georges River 16ft Sailing Club is about to embark on the final stage of its $10 million upgrade. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe club will close for renovations on Monday, May 12 and is set to reopen with its new look in September, ready for the peak summer season. The new renovations have been designed to take full advantage of the club's waterfront location at Sandringham with its uninterrupted views across the Georges River.
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1 week ago | 
theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford
"The result is obviously disappointing - but that's democracy," David Coleman said. David Coleman has congratulated Zhi Soon, the new member for the federal seat of Banks, wishing him every success for the future. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingMr Coleman also congratulated Anthony Albanese and Labor on their emphatic victory. "The result is obviously disappointing - but that's democracy," Mr Coleman said.
