St George & Sutherland Shire Leader

The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader is a community newspaper owned by Fairfax Media, serving the southern Sydney area. It boasts a readership of 287,000, making it the most popular suburban newspaper in the Sydney Metropolitan Region. The publication is released twice a week and comes in two different editions to specifically serve the St George and Sutherland communities.

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Paramedics vow to fight 'ineffective' mental health program

1 day ago | theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar

NSW Ambulance's revised Mental Health Clinician Responder Team model, designed to link patients directly to appropriate mental health care, significantly improving patient outcomes and alleviating pressure on emergency services, has been questioned by the NSW Australian Paramedica Association. File pictureThe NSW Australian Paramedics Association (APA NSW) has vowed to continue to fight NSW Ambulance's implementation of a Mental Health Clinician Responder Team (MHCRT).
Owner of missing cat warns of pet scammers

1 day ago | theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar

Maddison Doran with her missing Ragdoll cat Pretty, last seen at Peakhurst Public School in mid-April. Picture suppliedFalling victim to a scam was on Maddison Doran's radar, but she never thought she would get conned. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAfter her cat went missing, she knew scammers might try to swindle her. And several attempts swiftly came her way. But there was one that seemed genuine.
2025 Lexus LX price and specs: Luxury LandCruiser updates detailed

1 day ago | theleader.com.au | William Stopford

The Lexus LX range is expanding for 2025 to include a new, more off-road-focused Overtrail variant, though the hybrid LX700h has yet to be locked in for our market. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe Overtrail is available in either diesel LX500d or petrol LX600 guise, but exclusively with a five-seat interior layout.
This Sutherland Shire choir will perform at VIVID Sydney

1 day ago | theleader.com.au | Eva Kolimar

Endeavour Harmony Chorus is a women's a cappella choir of 60 members who have sung in St George and Sutherland Shire for over 27 years. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAs well as performing at shows, the choir competes in singing competitions locally, nationally and internationally. Last year, the choir competed in Kansas, the US, and placed fourth.
Leader Flashback: Cronulla scenes from the 1970s and 1980s

2 days ago | theleader.com.au | Murray Trembath

The Bank of New South Wales in Cronulla Street, Cronulla in the mid-1970s. Picture Sutherland Shire LibrariesEvery week, usually on Friday evening, the Leader posts on Facebook an historical photo and information from Sutherland Shire Libraries' Local History collection. These are some recent items.
Dragons bound for Las Vegas - with special themed charter flight for fans

2 days ago | theleader.com.au | Murray Trembath

Dragons bound for Las Vegas - with special themed charter flight for fansThe Dragons will play the Bulldogs in the 2026 season opener in Las Vegas, and supporters will be able to travel to the US on a club-themed charter flight. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe NRL, on Wednesday, confirmed the matches to take place at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, February 28 (Sunday, March 1 in Australia).
Cronulla Sailing Club celebrates 90 years on the water with special event

2 days ago | theleader.com.au | Murray Trembath

Cronulla Sailing Club features in Seacraft magazine July 1966. Cronulla Sailing Club is celebrating its 90th year of sailing. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading"We are extremely proud to reach this significant milestone, and a major celebration will take place on Saturday May 17," a club statement said. "We look forward to seeing every type of boat on the course, from dinghies to yachts, and Optis to Beneteaus.
'Integral part of operations': Assistance Dogs Australia's puppy kindy stays in shire

2 days ago | theleader.com.au | Murray Trembath

Jas Wilson (left) and Leila Geise with a new litter of puppies at Assistance Dogs Australia, Waterfall. Pictures by Murray TrembathAssistance Dogs Australia will continue training puppies in Sutherland Shire despite opening a modern new facility in western Sydney.
Family fury at 'dangerous' youth hormone therapy ban

2 days ago | theleader.com.au | Savannah Meacham

Queensland is the first state to deny young transgender patients access to puberty blockers. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSIt took Rebecca's son four years to finally access gender-affirming care. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThen the Queensland government made the "terrifying" decision to pause hormone therapies for young people. "Our hearts were broken and I was just on suicide watch for the kid, because I was that terrified," Rebecca told AAP.
New members welcome: Cronulla Polar Bears back in the swim for winter

3 days ago | theleader.com.au | Murray Trembath

Polar Bears gather for their first day of races in the new season. Picture by Murray TrembathThe Cronulla Polar Bears Winter Swimming club's season is under way. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAn initial event - an ocean swim of 750-800 metres - took place on Sunday May 4, with races in the Cronulla rock pool starting last Sunday morning. The club will swim each Sunday in the rock pool until the last week in September. Drone view of a race on Sunday.