Picture by Murray TrembathA slice of Sutherland Shire history will end today when Caringbah's first chemist shop will shut its doors for the last time after 79 years Coady's Pharmacy will move over the weekend from Kingsway to the North Caringbah shopping centre The North Caringbah shop previously housed a pharmacy which closed in 2014 after operating for about 50 years who became the third owner of Coady's 22 years ago after working as a locum there for several years as the role of pharmacists continued to grow she wanted to add new consulting rooms to the present premises Ms Nelson said the other factor was "the recent changes to Caringbah" including the closure of the nearby Commonwealth Bank loss of parking on Kingsway and accessibility issues for customers because everyone just drives through," she said Jennifer Nelson with historic photos of Coady's Picture by Murray Trembath"There are a lot of empty shops and until they change the zoning and have high-rise residential above the shops it will be quite hard to have a sustainable business." Ms Nelson said moving to North Caringbah would also provide a better spread of pharmacies in the area "Chemist Warehouse bought the licence of the previous pharmacy at North Caringbah and moved up here Jennifer Nelson outside Coady's at Caringbah Picture by Murray Trembath"We will fill a void I think we will be more of an asset there than we are here where there are probably five pharmacies within 300 metres." Coady's was one of only a handful of chemist shops in the shire when it opened in Caringbah on August 2 and his wife Pat decided Caringbah would be a good place to start a business Coady's is near the pedestrian crossing in this 1961 picture of Caringbah shopping centre looking along Kingsway towards the intersection of Port Hacking Road Picture Picture Ken CranfieldAlthough the rail link from Sutherland to Cronulla had been opened in 1939 it was only post war that massive development took place Coady's started in a small shop which Gerry rented before purchasing it so he bought a Lambretta motor scooter so he could make deliveries The two--storey building had rented premises above who had worked with his father for many years Peter ran the pharmacy until he handed over the reins in 2003 to Jennifer Nelson who had worked at Coady's and always expressed an interest in buying it if it became available Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders after some parents said the planned event was inappropriate Caringbah North Public School parents on the P&C Facebook page promoted a 'drag and dazzle' bingo night for May 31 Parents on the organising committee said the event would be held at the school hall after-hours on a Saturday night for the school's "wonderful community of women." This masthead understands that some parents complained about the event's theme to the NSW Department of Education another school mum who didn't want to be identified said many mums were thrilled about the event which she said promoted creativity and innovation "It was disappointing and embarrassing that a small group of people had let their narrow-mindedness spoil what was an exciting opportunity for the school community," she said "One parent threatened to remove their children from the school if the event went ahead What's more frustrating is that this small but vocal minority of complaining people do not volunteer." She said it went against the message of inclusivity and acceptance "We send our kids to school in orange for Harmony Day...even other school parents were saying how fun it was because it's not the same old trivia or Mother's Day stall," she said P&C Association activities held on school premises must have a formal agreement The type of agreement required depends on the proposed activity such as fundraising activities organised by the P&C Association When the Leader approached the school for a comment the P&C posted a statement on its Facebook page apologising to the school community for the confusion surrounding the school's first major fundraiser for the year "It was in this excitement that we released advertising about this event on our P&C social media channels before the proper approvals were completed within the school," it stated "As a P&C representing the whole school community we understand that due process is required especially when these events are held on premises and the funds raised are directed to school programs." The P&C stated that it appreciated feedback and was working to host a ladies' night but it's disappointing that the drag performers won't be part of it," a mum said "Those who had an issue with it could simply choose not to attend rather than trying to take away from what could have been a wonderful St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au Woolworths Group has worked hard to offer the best possible convenience range and quality to the 24 million customers we serve each week across our growing network of businesses sustainability means constantly improving the ways we work to have a positive impact on our team our customers and the communities we serve – and in doing so creating a better tomorrow news and information from Woolworths Group and its brands Woolworths Group is proud to have 372,000 shareholders many of whom are everyday mum and dad investors Millions more are also indirect shareholders in Woolworths Group through their superannuation funds 14 July 2021: Woolworths has announced plans to open a new online customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Caringbah NSW to better serve the online grocery needs of the Sutherland Shire The development application for the 7,200sqm Caringbah CFC - within Aliro Group’s TripleTwoNine estate at 13 Endeavour Rd - has been lodged with the Sutherland Shire Council this week the CFC would offer customers spanning from Kurnell to Engadine access to more than 15,000 extra home delivery and direct to boot pick up windows each week It would also support up to 400 full-time equivalent roles and around 250 jobs during construction The plans come as Woolworths reported eCommerce sales growth of 92 per cent from July-December 2020 These now account for around eight percent of total sales we’re always looking to make it that little bit easier to shop for your everyday needs “We’re seeing more and more of our customers turn to the ease and convenience of online grocery delivery in the Shire we’re planning to open a new customer fulfilment centre in Caringbah to offer more delivery windows and an even more reliable service to our online shoppers the CFC will also offer dedicated pick up bays with a direct to boot service for customers who prefer to collect online orders themselves the project will deliver hundreds of new local jobs in the Shire We look forward to engaging with the Sutherland Shire Council and the community on our proposal in the months ahead.” construction is expected to commence in early 2022 ahead of an operational launch later in the year The purpose-built facility will have wider aisles and more shelf space than a supermarket allowing personal shoppers to handpick orders from a range of around 20,000 products quickly The Caringbah CFC proposal is the next step in Woolworths’ NSW eCommerce network development and a further automated site planned for Auburn Woolworths Group employs 1,300 team members in the Sutherland Shire and has invested over $55 million in new shopping centres stores and renewals across the local government area over the past two years We are on a mission to deliver the best in convenience Woolworths Group acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their strengths and enduring connection to lands waters and skies as the Custodians of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet We are committed to actively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey through listening and learning caring deeply for our communities and working together for a better tomorrow Read more about our commitment to reconciliation Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt has inked a $2.35m deal following his move back to Queensland NRL Brisbane Broncos star recruit Ben Hunt and his nutritionist wife Bridget have snappily sold their former Sydney home for $2.35m having headed back to Queensland The couple’s Caringbah South property had been bought for $1.61m in late 2018 two-bathroom home allows parking underneath on its 866sq m block living and dining area opens to a covered deck and landscaped yard by MattBlak Property agent Blake Spooner who was initially guiding $2.2m when it was listed in late March MORE: $5m secret that delivered Hunt to Broncos have finalised their move back to Queensland MORE: Worst hoarder homes in Australia exposed much quicker that the 63 days median time on market that PropTrack calculates from the 56 house sales of the past 12 months PropTrack puts its median house price at $2,298,500 with rents around $1,280 a week reflecting a three per cent annual rental yield Hunt’s Bruce Avenue cul-de-sac home was briefly listed for rent earlier this year seeking $1400 a week through Katrina Strodaha of MattBlak Property The Rockhampton-born Hunt made the move to the Brisbane Broncos for the 2025 season where he has played all six games as five-eighth MORE: Aussie crypto millionaires’ secret money stash Ben Hunt bought the property for $1.61m in late 2018 MORE: Aussie couple in 30s turn $60k into $153m His buyers’ agent and former NRL player Matt Srama recently told realestate.com.au that the Hunts have been renting on the southern Gold Coast while looking to purchase There has been no recent registered purchase in Queensland although Hunt does own north of 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page pictured with George and Matilda Eyecare colleagues is retiring from his business Peter Baker Optical Caringbah Picture suppliedAfter 38 years of working as an optometrist Peter Baker is retiring from his Caringbah work abode He has run Peter Baker Optical Caringbah since 1987 Describing the end of the road as a "mixture of warmth and nostalgia" Mr Baker says it's now time to hand over the reins of his practice to his colleague Eleanor Reid enjoy extended time with his grandchildren and "maybe play a spot of golf." He started in the industry with OPSM in 1975 Opening at Caringbah was filled with memories of the 'good old days' "I started this business when it was a small community with a vibrant shopping centre," Mr Baker said the impacts of [Westfield] Miranda and bulky goods retail at Taren Point have removed some of the gloss is incredibly entrenched in the generations that have come through this business Equally rewarding was seeing how a simple eye check-up could lead to a further medical diagnosis But it's getting to know people that holds the most memories "The early days were seeing generations similar to my parents' age then their children got older and came to see me now their children see me - that's extraordinary," Mr Baker said Error: no decision tree source folder detected Picture suppliedFundraising was also front and centre as the Caringbah Hotel commemorated Anzac Day this year The venue raised money for the St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation by participating in the Recycle for Research program By serving only canned beverages - a move that supported event safety given the large turnout - the hotel dramatically increased the number of cans collected boosting its monthly contribution to the program collecting over 2000 cans and raising $200 for Recycle for Research helps businesses and organisations turn their bottle and can returns into funding for critical medical research projects at St George and Sutherland hospitals Every 10-cent return helps fuel breakthroughs in healthcare that benefit the community The Caringbah Hotel joins a growing list of committed partners Woolooware Golf Club and Sutherland and St George hospitals which have collectively raised almost $20,000 for medical research The hotel also donated $10,000 to North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Businesses interested in getting involved in Recycle for Research can email event@ssmrf.com.au Picture by Murray TrembathA new business will soon open at the top of Caringbah train station in the spot occupied by Parry's Milkbar for 64 years will have a sushi bar and other food offerings The shop is being fitted out and new signs are being prepared for the rebirth within a few weeks Parry's was a well-known name for many decades in St George and Sutherland Shire The first Parry's Milkbar was opened at Kogarah by Vretos Panaretos and his wife Theodora in the 1940s The former Parry's Milkbar at the top of Caringbah station Picture by John VeageFamily members opened more shops at Caringbah The Caringbah outlet was the only one remaining before its closure two and a half years ago The former Parry's Milkbar shop is being refitted before it reopens as Caringbah Coffee House Picture by Murray TrembathA sign placed on the door at the time read ""We have enjoyed some delightful times serving the community of the Sutherland Shire and thank each of you for your support particularly through the difficult times of the pandemic" The cost of living crisis and "neglect" of the Caringbah shopping strip have been blamed for the closure of award-winning fast food restaurant Mavericks which opened 18 months ago with the aim of bringing "fresh and wholesome" to traditional southern fried chicken and burgers The move came only months after Mavericks won the 2024 Sutherland Shire Local Business Award for fast food/takeaway who with her husband Frank - a fast-food pioneer in Sutherland Shire - explained the decision "The reality is that it is the tough economic situation we all find ourselves in and particularly small business," she said "t's the concertina effect of cost of living crisis where people are living in fear of will they keep their jobs where the next pay cheque is coming from and will I be able to afford my mortgage? "All of those things amount to tightening the purse strings on those little treats such as eating out once a week "That's a big part of the equation that is not unique to us." "We chose Caringbah because we see it as having so much potential but the ongoing neglect of it is really sad to see," she said Picture by Murray Trembath"All roads lead through Caringbah It should be thriving hub for the number of schools around it there should be so many businesses could spin off that." We became the pretty place in the neglected street There is absolutely nothing happening around it except the excitement of the Coles renewal which we had hoped would bring more traffic to us with the workers As many as were there were coming to Mavericks but they should have hundreds of people on that building site by now Award-winning fast food restaurant Mavericks which opened at Caringbah 18 months ago with the aim of bringing "fresh and wholesome" to traditional southern fried chicken and burgers Owners Sally and Frank Tagg placed a sign on the door of the shop on Tuesday night announcing the move "with great sadness" loyalty and the countless memories we have served," the sign reads Ms Tagg also delivered the message "with very heavy hearts and deep gratitude" on Instagram "From the beginning our mission has been to nourish our local community with a clean and wholesome menu to nourish our community with active support in what's important to you," Ms Tagg said "We thank the shire for embracing us and being part of our story "Our family cannot sing high enough praise for the team that has grown with us and now seem like extended family united in our intention to lift your day and make it sweeter with every encounter you have with us." which won the 2024 Sutherland Shire Local Business Award for fast food/takeaway opened in the former Westpac bank branch opposite Caringbah train station in July 2023 who were very experienced QSR (Quick Serve Industry) operators envisaged it being "the flagship" for a chain of outlets Mr Tagg opened the shire's fourth McDonald's outlet at Sylvania in 1979 and then added Sans Souci McDonald's used to sell southern fried chicken before the breakfast menu was introduced "We see an opportunity to present great rotisserie chicken great southern fried burgers and great wholesome food in vegetables and salads into the marketplace better than anyone else can do" "Australia and the world are telling us they love chicken It's a booming trend and that's to do with people becoming more health conscious and white meat is seen to be that" "In terms of the Mavericks offering in what is already a crowded chicken QSR market we are trying to elevate ourselves in offering a wholesome product right across the menu," she said Picture by Murray TrembathA large number of cats who were living in and under an old Caringbah house which is about to be demolished supported by Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption while the former owner of the house made arrangements for others An appeal was made on social media last week for people to take up to 25 cats and kittens An RSPCA spokeswoman told the Leader they were monitoring the situation and were on "stand by" president of Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption said she was aware of at least 18 cats being taken by rescuers "Our charity is not actually involved in any hands on rescue of the cats from the site as we don t have the capacity to physically take any animals into care at this time ourselves to bring attention to the plight of these cats and to help raise funds to support their rescue including to help raise funds for urgent vet care "A private rescuer has done a massive job in taking a lot of cats and getting them to a vet "If anyone would like to read more about the Caringbah cats there is a story up on Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption's Facebook page." The mother of the man who owned the property for 30 years said on Sunday there were only five cats left and he had made arrangements for them "He loves his cats and gives each of them a name," she said and he looks after them and pays all their veterinary bills it cost him more than $36,000 in veterinary bills." Picture by Murray TrembathThe cavernous Amart Furniture store at Caringbah will close at the end of trading on Sunday February 9 No indication has been given whether a new business will move onto the site behind the Good Guys on the corner of Taren Point Road and Box Road although it is understood inspections have been occurring is set to become a new Bounce trampoline centre following development consent The former Amart distribution warehouse at 9 Box Road which is set to become a trampoline centre Picture by Murray TrembathAmart has been conducting a closing down sale offering remaining stock at a discount of up to 80 per cent Team members at the Caringbah store were not permitted to talk about reasons for the closure Amart's head office in Queensland was contacted for comment "While we bid farewell to our Caringbah store the good news is that you can still enjoy Amart's amazing value and huge range of furniture at many locations" The post said the closest stores are at Auburn Sutherland Shire Local Planning Panel approved amended plans for the change of use of the former Amart distribution warehouse shortly before Christmas The centre will operate from 9am to 9pm seven days a week and will be restricted to having 130 people at any time Council planning staff supported the development application (DA) largely raising traffic and parking issues Picture FacebookThe centre will have 44 car parking spaces The e-bike and charger are obscured behind other machines A "do-it-yourself" e-bike battery charger is blamed for a fire in a block of units at Caringbah early today Ten people were evacuated from the block in Taren Road when the fire broke out Fire and Rescue NSW trucks from Miranda and Cronulla stations attended which was confined to a single garage in the basement car park Picture suppliedSuperintendent Adam Dewberry said a call came in at 4.21am that a garage in the units was on fire "Firefighters found one of the garages had caught fire," he said "What caused this fire was an e-bike was left on charge with a do-it-yourself charger "The situation is potentially volatile when you have got the wrong charger going into the battery." Superintendent Dewberry said crews "identified a makeshift power supply running from a light fitting to an e-bike on charge" as the cause of the fire 'Do It Yourself' charging system had been established to power the bike's lithium-ion battery," he said sending the power pack into 'Thermal Runaway,' causing it to explode in flames "Lithium-ion batteries are a great convenience but if not treated with respect and causing intense fires that spread rapidly,' he added "Never mix and match your batteries and chargers Always use the charger purchased with the device "I cannot say this strongly enough - do not modify your chargers or batteries "This is yet another example of a close call relating to lithium-ion batteries." there have been 25 lithium-ion battery fires in NSW as FRNSW verifies the cause of 14 lithium-ion battery fires in the past nine days There were 318 such fires in NSW last year Picture by Murray TrembathThe Commonwealth Bank branch at Caringbah will close on Friday August 23 after 73 years The move will further reduce face-to-face banking services in Sutherland Shire and impact other businesses in the ailing shopping strip Some transactions will be possible at the nearby post office The bank branch opened in 1951 in what would become in the 1960s the shire's premier retail precinct Department store McDowells opened opposite on Kingsway in 1961 McDowells department store opened opposite the Commonwealth Bank in Caringbah in 1961 Picture: Sutherland Shire Libraries Local History Collection In a brief statement the CBA's Sydney South Area manager Kavita Shukla said "Our Miranda and Cronulla branches are popular banking centres for local communities and access to convenient self-service technology." Caringbah branch staff will be relocated to nearby branches The CBA closed its Gymea branch in 2019 and Sutherland branch in 2022 are often overwhelmed by the number of customers seeking face to face service The closure is a further blow to the Caringbah shopping strip The building next to the bank is up for sale The empty shopfront was occupied up until about a year ago by the quaint Something for Everyone store Picture by Murray TrembathThe building next to the bank is up for sale There are several more empty shops along the strip The introduction of a 24-hour clearway for most of the eastern side of Kingsway in 2018 proved disastrous for businesses it could never make up for the loss of 14 spaces on Kingsway The change enabled a faster traffic flow through the area with the duplication of the right-turn lane into President Avenue and the provision of an extra through lane Transport officials rejected calls by business owners for just an evening clearway A toddler's close call with a vehicle leaving a home next to popular Flour bakery-cafe at Caringbah South has highlighted traffic concerns near the business is one of several recorded by Geoff and Donna Streater who are among residents seeking council action to solve traffic and other problems which have resulted from a large number of patrons at peak times Mr Streater said the latest incident was the most serious on her way to work driving slowly out of the driveway had an extremely close call when a toddler ran in front of her car "It was incredible she didn't hit the child." Mr Streater said children less than 1.2 metres in height were completely obscured to drivers exiting his property by the compliant fence panel which tapered from 1.2 metres to 1.6 metres and the vehicle's bonnet we have had to brake suddenly to avoid vehicle impact with children playing or walking on our driveway have berated myself and my wife for using our driveway." as well as the Flour oppose a council proposal to install a pedestrian crossing in front of his home They have called for the crossing to be moved slightly to the north in front of the barber shop in the neighbourhood centre Mr Streater said his family's life had become "living hell" since the bakery-cafe opened the ongoing near accidents from the driveway activity it is overwhelming and impacts on our health," he said The council is considering a range of measures to address the impacts Residents, owners oppose council's traffic solutions for popular Flour bakery-cafe Picture by Murray TrembathTraffic signals are proposed for the three-way (seagull) intersection of Captain Cook Drive and Endeavour Road which is struggling to cope with the heavy traffic volume the owner of the adjacent former Toyota site is offering to fund the project as part of a Planning Agreement with Sutherland Shire Council Aliro is also offering to dedicate 2662 square metres of its land which forms part of the roundabout at Gannons Road and slip road into Solander Playing Fields car park the council would waive the development contribution fee of $1.48 million which is a substantially smaller sum than the estimated $3.36 million cost of the new traffic signals The council's planning committee and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have both given in-principle support to the proposed Planning Agreement which needs to be publicly exhibited before it is finalised A development application (DA) for the former Toyota site is still being assessed and will be determined by Sydney South Planning Panel Intersection of Captain Cook Drive and Endeavour Road Picture by Murray TrembathThe DA includes construction of eight low-rise buildings with uses including warehouse and distribution Earlier plans for buildings up to 15 storeys shopping centre and new park were withdrawn A council staff report said Captain Cook Drive was a state road however TfNSW did not intend to fund or upgrade the Endeavour Road intersection "The intersection works are required to cater for the development of the site and will benefit the wider industrial precinct," the report said,. "The signalisation of the Endeavour Road intersection will provide significant traffic and safety benefits for the local area Photomontage of the proposed development (site outlined in red) Picture DA"The dedication of the roundabout and slip road will regularise the current road use and secure access to the adjacent council car park." The report said the seagull intersection at Endeavour Road and Captain Cook Road was "operating at an unacceptable level of service F - meaning the intersection is currently over capacity and failing" will generate over one third of the critical right turn movements from Endeavour Road to Captain Cook drive..." The report said signals at the intersection would improve road safety and level of service and alleviate pressure at other intersections such as the Gannons Road / Captain Cook Drive roundabout Owner Kerryn Battam has decided to sell the salon Picture suppliedIt was 1987 when a young girl She realised that her career was about to take shape Little did she know it would last as long as it has has decided it's time to put down the scissors recalls going to Helen Louise salon at Kareela "I wanted to be a commercial artist - a cartoonist but I also wanted to be a hairdresser since I was about six or seven," Mrs Battam found a place in the Leader and went to the real estate agent You had to meet with the landlord in those days to see if you were good enough Things have come a long way since the days of "body waves and cap streaking" "There were no foils that far back," she said the younger ones came up with all the trends We wanted to make sure we were up to date with everything From preparing home colour packs for clients during COVID-19 to winning business awards the salon has also been like a second home to Mrs Battam "I've got clients I'm still seeing after all these years," she said "That's what's going to be so hard about leaving "I will probably be a bit lost not having to do the bookwork "I need a chance to do something different - to work a few days and have someone tell me what to do But I don't want to work alone - I'm used to being around people." Caringbah residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles cartons and cans with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at HomeCo As the 13th return point in the Sutherland Shire it is now even more convenient for local community members to redeem their eligible bottles and cans to get the 10c refund “Sutherland Shire residents are enthusiastic recyclers having returned more than 232 million eligible bottles cans and cartons through local return points since Return and Earn started.” said James Dorney Recyclers using the machine can print a voucher for the refund amount which can be redeemed for cash at Woolworths or they can opt for an e-voucher or payment directly into their bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.     Locals can also choose to donate their refund to one of over 300 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app or to the current statewide donation partner Little Wings.  The charity provides free air and ground transport for seriously ill children from regional and remote areas across NSW allowing for life-saving medical treatments Return and Earn has become a key fundraising channel for many charities and community groups in NSW More than $62 million has been raised from donations and fees from hosting return points since the scheme launched in 2017.  Return and Earn recently celebrated the milestone of 12 billion drink containers returned for recycling through the network of over 630 return points across NSW resulting in more than $1.2 billion in refunds back to the community “I encourage everyone to make Return and Earn a part of your routine protect the environment and get a bit of extra cash for your efforts.” said Mr Caringbah Return and Earn machine is located on level 3 of the car park at 220 Taren Point Road and will be open from Monday – Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday:10:00am- 5:00pm For more information on Return and Earn visit: www.returnandearn.org.au E: [email protected] Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet Pay per release or save with a subscription Picture suppliedNine years after its opening American-inspired sports bar Huxley's at Caringbah has undergone a major revamp which opened the bar as the first stage of the Highfield Caringbah hotel says Huxley's has "a fresh new look and an exciting menu that promises a unique blend of Italian-inspired flavors with classic sports bar staples" Huxley's is the go-to spot for unforgettable experiences with live sport and an amazing food and drink lineup that has something for everyone," a promotional statement said Picture supplie "But it's not just the design that's new; our menu has been fully refreshed to offer exciting new flavors refreshing salads and flavorful pasta dishes "We've kept our beloved fan favorites like juicy burgers but there are plenty of new surprises to explore "For those looking to step directly into Huxley's our convenient new entrance through Highfield makes it easier than ever to join the excitement." File picture by John VeageThe cause of death of about 20 ducks at the Camellia Gardens Caringbah remains unknown after the first round of tests The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development conducted laboratory tests to determine whether the ducks were suffering from a serious notifiable disease such as avian influenza A spokeswoman said the results were negative the council was working with the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health to submit further samples for testing in order to determine the most likely cause "Council continues to work to ensure the award winning Camellia Gardens remains a safe inviting destination for those looking to explore Sutherland Shire's most scenic outdoor recreational spaces," he said Native animal rescue organisation WIRES was alerted to the "distressing" situation by a local resident on December 27 "Kids were screaming," she told the Leader WIRES volunteer rescuer Evelyn Anderson-Ho said a council groundskeeper had collected about 14 dead or dying native Pacific She took the surviving duck to a vet at Kirrawee the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Environment Protection Authority Ms Anderson-Ho returned and removed a number of badly decomposing carcasses from the water and rock areas Ms Anderson-Ho said at the time she didn't see on the live duck any symptoms that indicated Avian Influenza risk "It was displaying the typical paralysis from a botulism incident but the cause will be determined by toxicology testing," she said Ms Anderson-Ho said the risk of botulism was greater in hot weather when water was either stagnant or moving slowly along with decomposing material in the waterway "We have had that spike of hot weather," she said "The other struggle with that site is the feeding activities of the members of the public virtually every family group is throwing food into the water to feed the animals "All that food is rotting matter in the water "There is signage [which says 'No bread please'] but it could be something that needs to be better enforced but appropriate food products in particular just sit there and rot." Picture by Chris LaneAldi has run into another roadblock in a 10-year saga of trying to redevelop the dilapidated former Caringbah Marketplace site Sutherland Shire Council planning staff have recommended a development application (DA) for scaled-down plans be refused Reasons include the proposal relies on the site being accessed through adjoining public land - the council car park and laneway - from Banksia Road and Mackay Street and no agreement has been reached between Aldi and the council there is no agreement on connecting stormwater through the public land Other issues include the impact on residents in adjoining apartments from delivery hours Sutherland Shire Local Planning Panel is due to consider the DA on September 17 Caringbah Marketplace closed in 2012 and Aldi bought the property two years later Aerial Map of the subject site and Council owned car park (Source: Six Maps) .Initial Plans were for a development comprising 58 apartments above shops linked by an air bridge to a multi-level car park on the council car park site Agreement could not be reached with the council and the building has remained vacant and in growing disrepair revised plans for a more modest project were proposed in a DA The DA proposed the demolition of the existing building and its replacement with an Aldi store which would be single storey to Kingsway and two storeys at the rear with pedestrian access from front and back Picture by Chris LaneA cafe / coffee shop for 24 seated patrons would be located inside Kingsway entrance There would also be a warehouse and staff areas on this level Two levels of basement parking would accommodate 72 cars Picture by Chris LaneA new service that treats patients for acute conditions and injuries has opened at Caringbah Shire Doctors and Dentists is an urgent care hub and minor injury clinic now available in the community The aim is to give people in the area more flexibility and choice while helping to reduce long delays in seeing a GP and extensive waits in hospital emergency departments This service in Sutherland Shire is run by nurse practitioner Alister Hodge who worked at Sutherland Hospital's emergency department for the past 11 years The private clinic assesses and treats coughs and acute eye problems (foreign body/conjunctivitis) It also assesses and manages traumatic injuries including sprains laceration repair and wound closure (suturing and glue) Staff provide follow up for simple undisplaced fractures not requiring orthopaedic intervention or review They can arrange specialist review for patients requiring follow up with an orthopaedic or plastic surgeon "It's just another option to enable patients to avoid a long wait which might be multiple hours in an ED." The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report showed that from April to June this year presentations to emergency were 3.3 per cent higher than the previous quarter Emergency departments continued to see more patients with the most urgent clinical conditions with more patients allocated to the three most serious triage categories than in any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010 a total of 63.7 per cent of patients started their treatment on time - down 2.1 percentage points with patients unaware that their doctors couldn't manage those types of things," Mr Hodge said "A lot of those presentations didn't need to be in hospital but they needed management." The service caters for walk-ins but people can book appointments. "Patients can be seen within a reasonable time frame," Mr Hodge said "We are seeing lots of respiratory illness Picture suppliedThe team at Caringbah Family Practice are passionate about providing excellent care in a positive and caring environment Picture suppliedCaringbah Family Practice has been a cornerstone of the local community for over 70 years compassionate healthcare to generations of families The clinic provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services Led by two dynamic doctors - Dr Susan Culhane and Dr Peter Parkes - the team at Caringbah Family Practice are passionate about providing excellent care in a positive and caring environment we play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients through comprehensive medical care preventative health initiatives and ongoing support for individuals and families," Dr Culhane said "Our longstanding presence in the community reflects our commitment to building strong patient-doctor relationships based on trust "With our long-standing presence in this community we have the privilege of serving multiple generations of families who trust and appreciate the continued quality care provided by CFP." Caringbah Family Practice actively contributes to the well-being of the community by educating patients on health awareness participating in research and collaborating with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless access to specialised care when needed "Our purpose is to guide people towards a better life and our vision is to provide the highest quality health care for generations of our community," Dr Parkes said We prioritise collaboration with each other and with our patients with a focus on constant improvement and growth." Peter and Susan started working as doctors in the practice in 2001 and 2002 respectively This was in partnership with the late Dr Hector Hunter "Many of the doctors who work in the practice also started out as registrars and CFP continues to host registrars because we believe in educating and sharing knowledge with GP's in training," Dr Culhane said Dr Martina Gleeson has been at CFP for many years also overseeing clinical excellence in the practice "She is the Regional Clinical Advisor and Clinical Lead for Health Pathways which is an organisation that provides doctors across all of NSW access to current best practice clinical guidelines," Dr Parkes noted "We are actively looking to build our team of doctors so that we can continue to serve this growing "We are confident that other skilled GPs with values that align with our team would be very happy at CFP." the clinic offers extended hours Monday to Saturday to accommodate patients Appointments can be booked online or by calling 02 9525 6666 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney Flip Out has become one of the biggest adventure play brands in Australia Though each of the trampoline parks is different each venue is guided by the uniting mission to bring families together help them to get fit and facilitate a whole heap of fun one of their Sydney locations – Flip Out Caringbah – has just scored a major upgrade with the addition of Australia’s first Air Court and a revamped trampoline setup Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us The developer, however, would like the construction to go faster. And wants more hours on site. Conquest—the 20-year-old, Sydney-based real estate investor and developer—has lodged an amendment for the $80-million shoptop development in Caringbah, seeking permission to be on site from 7am on Saturdays, one hour earlier than its current planning permit allows. Everyone else is making plenty of noise outside normal business hours in the E2-zoned commercial centre….so why can’t we? Conquest began construction on the 6450sq m site about 13 months ago, but under its current permit all demolition, excavation and building work must be carried out between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and from 8am to 3pm on Saturdays. But in documents before Sutherland Shire Council, Planning Ingenuity points to some of Conquest’s other Saturday morning neighbours. About 190m south-west of the site is a 24-hour McDonalds  restaurant. Surely someone is ordering a Bacon and Egg McMuffin, a large coffee and a side of hash browns at the drive-through window before 8am? A Woolworths supermarket is 240m in the other direction. It opens at 7.am. What, no refridgerated delivery trucks belching and hissing in dawn’s early light?  No public address system calling for an urgent clean-up in aisle four? “As such, the proposal to extend work hours to 7am on Saturdays is considered acceptable in the context of the site and nature of surrounding land uses,” Planning Ingenuity wrote. “Furthermore, the site is adjoined by the railway line where trains run before 7am on a Saturday, and as such the locality is not considerably quiet to an extent that construction works beginning at 7am would have a significant acoustic impact on the surrounding properties.” Conquest, led by chief executive Michael Akkawi, acquired the site from Coles Group in March last year, paying $44 million. The sale came with an aging Coles supermarket—which has now been demolished—and shoptop development approval in place, including a lease agreement for a new 4073sq m Coles and Liquorland as anchor tenants. The site, on the corner of President Avenue and Willarong Road at Caringbah, 27km south of Sydney’s centre, is an amalgamation of eight parcels of land with four street frontages. In July last year the developers lodged an amendment seeking 10 more apartments, one additional level to what are effectively two buildings, a new communal roof terrace and more open space. Two basement levels will provide parking for 167 residents and 255 shoppers.  “The proposed modifications have arisen as a result of the detailed design development of the project, to improve the efficiency of the building, provide an improved built form responding to the site’s context, to improve the site’s relationship with the public domain and to increase the residential amenity for the future occupants and visitors of the approved apartments,” Gyde Consulting told the council at the time. Those amendments were eventually approved in March this year by the Land and Environment Court after a series of conciliation sessions between the developers and Sutherland Shire. Conquest expects the development to be completed by the first quarter of 2026. And their latest amendment, allowing them to work first thing Saturday morning? A decision by Sutherland Shire Council is pending. Auto news: Tesla misses previous financial forecasts as its profits fall to its lowest since 2020. The car became airborne before plummeting 10 metres and crashing into a generator in the underground car park Miriah Davis is a Homepage Lead for Nine.com.au. Miriah has wide-ranging experience in television She first joined Nine in 2018 where she worked in production as a Director's Assistant on Today show In 2020 she completed her Master of Journalism and Communication and went on to work for Daily Mail Australia and Sky News Online She has now returned to Nine as a Digital News Producer for Nine.com.au.  Sarah is a Nine.com.au Senior Journalist in Sydney Sarah has worked as a journalist for newspapers the UK and the Middle East covering everything from crime to showbiz She was named UK Lung Cancer Journalist of the Year and was nominated for a European Health Journalism Award for leading a stop smoking campaign for Glasgow’s Evening Times She was also part of the 9News.com.au team that won a Kennedy Award in 2020 and 2021 for outstanding online news breaking for coverage of the NSW floods and bushfire crisis She covers news for nine.com.au and also writes for 9Travel Contact Sarah on sswain@nine.com.au Auto news: Tesla misses previous financial forecasts as its profits fall to its lowest since 2020 Police arrived at a home in Coonabarabran at 2pm today following reports of a concern for welfare Erin Patterson had shared with true crime fans her love of mushrooms excitement over buying a food dehydrator and plans to cook beef Wellington Police today released CCTV photos of a car as they seek to speak with its driver The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms A maintenance worker accused of murdering gangland lawyer Joseph Acquaro will no longer face any criminal charges Hard-working Australians say they invested in a scheme that promised 6.5 per cent returns on investment but went belly up in 2019 owing $13.9 million A man accused of running over and killing a police constable in a bid to avoid arrest says the officer's Taser caused him to lose control of a stolen vehicle Experienced pilot Glenn Collins was performing a multi-plane stunt when his aircraft crashed just a few hundred metres from crowds on March 28 A dramatic house fire in the Adelaide suburb of Pooraka has resulted in the hospitalisation of an elderly woman and the complete destruction of her home Australians are turning to refurbished technology to ease their cost of living burden and it has created a significant market for second-hand devices including tablets and smartphones The proposed measure has sparked concern among industry stakeholders raising questions about its potential impact on both large-scale productions and the livelihoods of local workers Albanese arrived back in Canberra today following Saturday's Labor victory which saw him become the first prime minister to be re-elected since John Howard In an update which will bring relief to homeowners National Australia Bank is predicting big base rate cuts over the next few months Adam Bandt is optimistic about his party's power in parliament despite losing key seats in Queensland Police allege the video was filmed sometime during the past 24 hours on a street in Toronto A small family business has had an unexpected victory against one of the biggest corporations in the world Her drowning death was initially thought to be non-suspicious Now police allege he claimed money from her life insurance policy and moved to Thailand Two young men killed in a horror crash in Paechtown in the Adelaide Hills are being remembered as high-level athletes who were best mates Kiara and James were last seen heading off on a camping trip in Wellington broadcasters beamed live images of elite soldiers killing terrorists Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has lamented the federal election result and called on the Liberal Party to embrace Trumpist policies as it rebuilds from the ashes of Saturday's defeat there is no chance you'll miss this spooky sight A house on Taren Road hopes to knock the socks of lolly-hunting kids with its giant skull which will light up the night with its eerie eyes on October 31 Tradesman Luke Sergeant made the skull with his two children "It all started last year when I built a Santa sleigh for Christmas and all the kids had photos with that My kids said 'what are we doing for Halloween?' I asked them what they wanted and said a big skull so he already had the necessary tools to help create the giant skull It's great for the kids and gets them off their iPads," he said "The kids love seeing the cars stop at look at it - they just hang by the windows." No doubt it will be the house to trick-or-treat "Most years we leave a sign that says 'please take one treat but I might sit there stationed at the house this year," Mr Sergeant said "It gets so busy and crowded on our street - it's a big family event." This is probably not the page you’re looking for CaringbahThere will be changed traffic conditions from this weekend on Captain Cook Drive at Caringbah for road resurfacing work The work will improve safety by providing a smoother road surface and more consistent driving conditions Work will take place for up to two 8pm to 5am shifts between Sunday 12 and Thursday 16 January If work can't take place on the above dates Temporary traffic changes will be in place to make sure the work zone is safe for workers and road users including lane closures and a 40 km/h speed limit Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers Transport for NSW thanks the community for its patience during this time A Woolworths Caringbah shelf stacker is personally suing outgoing Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci over claims he should be held vicariously liable for sexual harassment and discrimination The claim against Banducci was filed in the Federal Court last month with allegations that while Marc Estonina was working as a front-end team member at the Sutherland Shire-based branch of the supermarket giant he was discriminated against based on his gender and sexual orientation who started with the company in 2007 and is self-represented on the matter claims Banducci breached sections of the Fair Work Act that relate to a company’s responsibility to ensure its workers are not discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation or age He also alleges Banducci should be forced to take responsibility for sexual harassment he experienced while working in the store The claims do not suggest that Banducci personally discriminated against or sexually harassed Estonina just that he should be held responsible for the alleged misconduct While the claim has been described as “highly unorthodox” by Swaab workplace and employment partner Michael Byrnes it does come at a challenging time for the Woolworths brand after scrutiny over its Australia Day sales and price gouging scandals Byrnes told The Australian that it is very unusual for a CEO to be personally sued by one of their employees we have an employee who is a team member in a store and it’s highly unorthodox and unusual to be suing the CEO personally,” he said “It’s entirely conventional and reasonable to seek to sue your employer but to bring proceedings individually against the CEO is unorthodox” “When you’re dealing with a CEO who has thousands and thousands of employees the fact that one of those employees might have or is alleged to have been subject to conduct which breaches the Act doesn’t mean the CEO is therefore also liable for that breach that seems like a far-fetched proposition,” he said “The applicant seems to be claiming that because Brad Banducci didn’t do enough to stop this conduct or perhaps he didn’t enforce a policy or something The case against Banducci is due to be heard on August 7th before Judge Nicholas Manousaridis This is just the latest in a long list of controversies surrounding the outgoing CEO, who reportedly earns an annual salary of $7m. Banducci announced that he would be retiring from the company in February this year The news came as the company was embroiled in a row over price-gouging and his very public spat with ABC Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg in which he seemed to suggest that because Rod Sims A post shared by ABC News (@abcnews_au) Back in February, Banducci was criticised for removing Australia Day merchandise from the shelves of stores across the country In an appearance on Nine‘s Today Show at the time Banducci admitted that communication surrounding the decision to pull Australia Day merchandise from their shelves could have been better handled “I think we could clearly have done a better job of explaining our decision; that’s why I’m here,” he said in response to questioning from host Karl Stefanovic Woolworths announced earlier this year that the group’s net profits for the first half of the 2024 financial year would be $929 million—up 2.5 per cent from the same time last year the retail giant said these profits were offset by the impairment of its New Zealand operations and the loss of its 9.1 per cent stake in Endeavour Group which owns Dan Murphy’s and a range of venues but it was unable to comment at this time as the matter is still pending in the courts Picture by Murray TrembathThe elderly will be most impacted by the closure of the Commonwealth Bank branch at Caringbah after 73 years further reducing face-to-face banking services in Sutherland Shire and impacting other businesses in the ailing shopping strip "It's all right for my generation Picture by Murray Trembath"I had to wait half an hour to get served last week because there were so many people in the queue," she said but occasionally I need to come into the branch for service "A lot of older people live around here and they really need to be able to come in and do their banking." said the closure of the bank branches was a "bloody disgrace" a customer at the branch for more than 50 years "We use the ATM about once a week and also come for service when we have something very involved said the closure of the bank branches was a "bloody disgrace" Mr Scully banks with the St George Bank and has to travel from his home in Cronulla to Caringbah when he needs to visit a branch Picture by Murray Trembath"I particularly feel sorry for the people in the country when their branches shut because it can be a long way to their nearest bank," he said The Commonwealth Bank at Caringbah opened in 1951 in what would become in the 1960s the shire's premier retail precinct Department store McDowells opened opposite in 1961 The CBA's Sydney South Area manager Kavita Shukla said are often overwhelmed by the number of customers The latest closure is a further blow to the Caringbah shopping strip the shopfront empty and there are several other empty shops along the strip Picture by John VeageSid Ford is happy to have the popular new Flour bakery-cafe opposite his home at Caringbah South but has let fly at the council for "seven months of inaction" in addressing parking and traffic problems affecting nearby residents Mr Ford sent the Leader a copy of the letter he has written to Sutherland Shire Council and asked that it be published under the heading "Residents in despair" "Since last October we contacted council hundreds of times about gouged damaged dangerous verge due to excessive parking demands The damaged verge outside Sid Ford's home Heaven or hell? - Community divided over popular new Caringbah South cafe formal complaints to council (including to the mayor extension of yellow lines to create safe exit from residential driveways and concreting a strip along the verge...since October "escalation'...translate to 'too hard basket' 'massaged by vague promises'.' How hard can it be Surely someone (anyone) is senior and competent enough to make a decision and improve the safety and living conditions of residents All are common sense; low cost; practical solutions to restore our community The onus is on the council to be proactive The council provided the following response to the Leader: "Sutherland Shire Council's Traffic Engineers continue to undertake detailed assessment of traffic conditions surrounding a commercial premises on Willarong Road to determine the need for changes to existing parking controls and traffic infrastructure Co-owner James Cameron at Flour in Willarong Road south Picture by John Veage"Information drawn from the multiple site visits which have been made by staff in recent months as well as vehicle surveys and examination of crash incidents will inform any proposed changes to parking facilities and roadways surrounding this premises "Council is preparing to undertake a process of community consultation to gather community feedback on a number of changes which have been suggested with this feedback as well as the extensive correspondence Council has received on this issue to be incorporated into any planned changes A report will then be submitted to the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee for consideration before going to Council for adoption "Should the outcome of this process recommend the introduction of additional concrete kerbs or paved surfaces to address additional demands for parking at this site these works will then be incorporated into Council's program of planned works based on priority Council's Roads and Traffic Officers are also conducting regular patrols at this location to ensure motorists are parking in a safe and lawful manner as well as responding promptly to individual requests to address safety and parking compliance issues "While Council acknowledges the concerns raised by some neighbouring residents about the progress of Council's efforts to address this issue it is vital that all changes to traffic control measures rely on accurate data and are undertaken in an informed manner to ensure any works undertaken do not have any unintended impact on the safety of our community "Council wishes to thank all stakeholders for their patience as we continue to work towards resolving this issue and ask that all affected residents continue to respect the staff tasked with undertaking this project." The NSW Government funded this project at the intersection of Kingsway and Gannons Road as part of its $300 million Urban Roads Pinch Point Program which aims to ease congestion and improve journey reliability on Sydney’s key southern corridors Roads and Maritime Services has completed improvements at the intersection of Kingsway and Gannons Road By making better use of the available road space on both Kingsway and Gannons Road we were able to change the intersection and add a new right turn lane to improve the flow of traffic towards Caringbah This has doubled the number of motorists able to use the turning bay allowing more vehicles to turn right into Gannons Road For more information please view or download the December 2018 Sutherland Shire Community update (PDF, 11.6Mb) We appreciate your patience while we delivered this important project Some documents on this page may not comply with accessibility requirements (WCAG). If you are having trouble accessing information in these documents, please contact us For more information please contact our deliver partner Email: nswenquiries@vbajv.com.au Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present.