Picture by Murray TrembathTwo women were injured
when a street tree split without warning and part of it fell on them while they were walking their dogs along President Avenue
aged in their 50s and residents of Kareela and Jannali
were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to St George Hospital for further treatment
causing damage and requiring a tarpaulin to be fitted by the SES
Earlier Google Maps photo showing the tree which split
Picture Google MapsEmergency services responded to the scene
said she heard cries for help and ran across the road to assist
"One lady was laying on her back," she said
"The tree had split and hit her as it was coming down
"I comforted her until the emergency services arrived
The neighbour said trees along President Avenue were weakened by the middle sections being pruned to keep them clear of power lines
There have been several instances in the last few years of trees
falling across or next to President Avenue between Sutherland and Caringbah
James Piggott said there had been three tree falls close to his home
"The previous one snapped and went right across President Avenue and took down the wires," he said
"The council told me an arborist had checked it two weeks earlier and said it was OK."
The fence panel was broken and the roof damaged by the falling tree
Picture by Murray TrembathMr Piggott is also of the belief many of the trees
but they need to be the right species and in the right place," he said
Sutherland Shire Council staff have been accused in the past of favouring tree preservation over the safety of residents
has previously warned injuries or worse would be the result
A council spokesman said the council had "responded to the partial collapse of a mature gum tree on President Avenue
which impacted a neighbouring residence earlier this week"
"Two patients were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to St George Hospital for further treatment," he said
"Council has since removed this tree and two nearby trees deemed at risk of collapse
Picture by Murray Trembath"Council has commissioned an independent arborist to conduct a comprehensive assessment of other similar mature trees along President Avenue to identify other trees which may be at risk of collapse to ensure they are effectively managed or removed if necessary."
The spokesman said the council would "continue to liaise with those affected by this incident and to provide assistance where it may be needed"
"While Council wishes to reassure local residents the health and structural integrity of trees on public property across the Sutherland Shire is proactively assessed on an ongoing basis
periodic intense storm activity and prolonged dry weather conditions can render even healthy trees unstable," he said
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Woolworths’ development arm Fabcot has sold another recently completed supermarket-backed retail investment
which it fought the Sutherland Shire Council for years to build
It comes 10 months since Fabcot divested a modern neighbourhood shopping centre at Bomaderry
for $41.85m – a $3m drop on expectation upon listing – demonstrating a 5.43 per cent yield
In Queensland, meanwhile, the group this month offloaded a near-new Woolworths in the Caboolture West growth corridor suburb of Bellmere
that offer from Melbourne’s Maliku Group reflected a 5.52pc return
CBRE’s Michael Hedger and Joe Tynan were the agents
Kirrawee is 29 kilometres south of Sydney’s CBD (story continues below)
Kirrawee Shopping Centre contains 4500 square metres
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adjacent to Kirrawee train station and the Prince Highway for convenient access and is at the doorstep of high-density residential development,” Revelop co-founder and managing director
local centre provides the Kirrawee community with a convenient place to shop the essentials aligning with our core growth objectives if our non-discretionary retail centres,” he added
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Picture supplied / Paul Boulton1960s era red brick houses at Kirrawee
The Ray White Sutherland Shire agent has sold four such properties in recent months
including one owned by her grandparents - "a home full of love and memories'
Ms Earley's grandfather Giuseppe Minati migrated to Australia in 1956
After living in the existing small dwelling on the block
"It was the first brick home in the street," Ms Earley said
"The house is a brick veneer / full brick construction
where the Minati family used to make their own red wine and tomato sauce
"They also had a large vegetable garden that provided fresh produce and herbs for the family."
Ms Earley said the home was cherished by the couple's children
every celebration for our family has been there," she said
Ms Earley's grandfather passed in 2015 and her grandmother has moved to a nursing home
The family is gathering for a final celebration over lunch on New Year's Day before settlement occurs later in January
while it was an emotional sale for the family
they were pleased the house had been purchased by a young family
"The property was sold off-market within just seven days through our database to a beautiful couple with a young daughter from Randwick," she said
Ms Early said a feature of the real estate market at present was that it was difficult to get buyers to make decisions
anything around the mid one million dollar mark is a popular price point for buyers," she said
"The last four properties I have sold in Kirrawee have all been the same era
"They are solid homes that have stood the test of time
Buyers are loving that and the fact they can come in and add their own touch
"Kirrawee is a great suburb because you are near South Village
great parks and not far from Westfield Miranda
where many older residents are moving out and young families are moving in."
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Saya Sakakibara has won Australia's first-ever Olympic gold in BMX Racing
cheered on back home by the Kirrawee High School community
Kirrawee High School’s Facebook page exploded on Saturday morning with messages of love
pride and support for former student Saya Sakakibara and her thrilling BMX racing gold-medal performance in Paris
“There wasn’t a dry eye in the house,” Saya’s PDHPE teacher Amy Anderson said
Saya won Australia’s first-ever gold medal in BMX racing with a breathtaking performance over two days – winning all three heats in the quarter-finals
all three semi-finals and then the final today
As she stood on the podium in Paris as Olympic champion
with whom she has shared a remarkable bond ever since they started BMX racing more than 20 years ago
“He said, ‘I’m proud of you’ and I saw him watching the podium and when the national anthem was playing I couldn’t stop the tears; we’ve gone through so much and it’s super special that he is here and my parents as well,” Saya said
Kirrawee High’s teachers and school friends had watched both Saya and Kai – the 2014 school captain – overcome adversity and near-death experiences
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Saya crashed out in the semi-finals
a year after Kai was forced from his Australian representative BMX career after a catastrophic racing accident
Principal Christine Campbell said: “Saya has inspired our whole community today
Her amazing win demonstrates to all our students that hard work
commitment and a big dream really can lead to great things.”
"Our Kirrawee High community is overjoyed for Saya’s family,” Ms Anderson
“The setbacks and resilience they have demonstrated is exceptional
Our school Facebook page has been bombarded with beautiful messages of congratulations and support and there isn't a dry eye in the house
“Saya thoroughly deserves the accolades that come with a gold medal
We as a community are just so proud."
Saya reflected in Paris on the tough times: “Honestly
I’m just so grateful for all the hard experiences that I had since Tokyo and Kai’s accident
because those are the moments that made me really dig deep and find myself with BMX again
“I just wanted to leave here having enjoyed the experience and having put everything out there
and be able to look back on the videos of my performance and be like ‘yeah I’m proud of that’ and I definitely did.”
Ms Anderson said Saya was a high-achieving student at Kirrawee High from 2012 to 2017 who juggled her BMX racing career with her academic studies
we are immensely proud of Saya’s accomplishments
Her gold medal is not only a personal triumph but a source of inspiration for us all,” she said
“Her journey highlights the incredible potential within our students and serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication."
Saya’s selection in the BMX team and Matthew Byrnes in the men’s water polo team for Paris is the ninth consecutive Olympics since Barcelona in 1992 where former students of Kirrawee High School have won a place in the Australian Olympic team
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Picture by Murray TrembathKirrawee florist Cathy Pool
are conducting a closing down sale for Kirrawee Flower Decorations in Oak Road over the next month
"We are supporting Cathy in her medical issues and hopefully looking forward to her having a very good retirement," one of the group said
said Kirrawee was like a country town when she opened her shop in 1989
The shopping strip had been busy back then
particularly with the development of South Village
Kirrawee Flower Decorations is closing down
Picture by Murray TrembathThe closure of the banks
the road closure when the train line was was being duplicated and the station rebuilt
the removal of a right-turn into Oak Road from Princes Highway and the trend to online sales
Picture suppliedTwo more sporting facility upgrades have been promised by Cook MP Simon Kennedy in what could be described as a "grass roots" election campaign
Mr Kennedy said a Coalition government would contribute $210,000 towards a $560,000 upgrade of Kirrawee Oval's clubhouse and facilities
with Sutherland Shire Council funding the remainder
He also pledged $115,000 for security infrastructure at Box Road Reserve
Mr Kennedy's previous funding promises for the May 3 election - all of which are dependent on the Coalition winning - include:
Mr Kennedy said an upgrade of the Kirrawee Oval clubhouse
which is home to St Patrick's Football Club
had been identified as a priority by the council
"The proposed project aims to create an inclusive space that is accessible for all users as well as ensuring that public amenities are available continuously
well beyond scheduled sporting events," he said
Club president Rob Bunin said upgrading the amenities would ensure Kirrawee Oval was "a welcoming
Simon Kennedy (left) and Sylvania Heights Community and Youth Club vice president
Picture suppliedBox Road Reserve is the home of Sylvania Heights Community and Youth Club
The Coalition promise is for new security cameras
windows and locks to improve safety at the main clubhouse
The main club building caters for a diverse number of community activities operated by SHCYC including calisthenics
netball and cricket as well as being available for hire by external community groups
Club vice-president Chris Plakias said federal funding would help the club to continue providing the secure environment members valued and expected
Kai Sakakibara is hoping for a dream run for his world champion sister Saya in the BMX semi-final
When BMX racer Saya Sakakibara goes for gold tomorrow she’ll be wearing her brother
number 77 as he watches from the sidelines hanging off every twist and jump
The remarkable bond of Kirrawee High School alumni Saya
has captured worldwide attention for the resilience of both athletes in overcoming adversity
Saya and I will never give up,” Kai told Channel Nine
said she relishes the pressure of competition
I hate the feeling of backing down from a challenge that I know I am capable of,” she told ‘Sports Hounds’
who competes in the semi-finals in Paris at 5.30am tomorrow
crashed at that stage of the 2021 Tokyo Games
putting her Olympic dreams on ice for another three years
brother Kai was seriously injured in a BMX accident
ending his Australian representative career
He now trains for paralympic rowing events and is an inspirational public speaker
Saya was by his side every day for the two months he was in hospital in a medically-induced coma
“She cheered when I opened my eyes for the first time,” Kai told Channel Nine
Kirrawee High principal Christine Campbell said the school community was closely following Saya’s progress – and that of another alumni
“Kirrawee High School takes immense pride in the remarkable achievements of our former student athletes who have been selected for the Australian Olympic team over the last nine Olympic Games
dating back to Barcelona in 1992,” she said
The school is proud of the resilience of the Sakakibara siblings
excellent in the classroom and on the BMX track
We will all be tuning in to watch her race tomorrow with bated breath
Saya was a dedicated and high-achieving student at Kirrawee High from 2012 to 2017
Kai was school captain in 2014 and an ambassador for the Department of Education’s ‘Maths Trains Brains’ campaign where he explained how he used maths to calculate velocity
distance and position when he was representing Australia in BMX – and now to measure his recovery
she will be flying through the air tomorrow
looking for the ‘peace’ that BMX champions talk about experiencing
is the new principal at Kirrawee Public School
Picture suppliedYou can bet Cameron Campbell's children will have the upper hand if playground tiffs exist
who starts a new school year as a staff leader at Kirrawee Public School
But no doubt they will be proud that their father is a school boss
Mr Campbell left Woronora River Public School to start his new role at Kirrawee this year
"Managing both commitments adds to the complexity of a busy life
So the main thing I promote to my staff is the ability to manage the work-life balance because their wellbeing is paramount."
Jannali Public School's new principal for 2025 is Narelle Chaplin
But she's already familiar with the school
having been in a relieving position for the past four years
but my permanent principal role started this year," she said
"It's lovely to start with the staff I've enjoyed getting to know."
She said that starting a new school year with full permanent capacity is also positive
The workforce transition initiative that the government put in place meant a lot of our casuals who love being here were able to get permanency," she said
"It makes such a difference for parents when they know the teachers."
Narelle Chaplin takes on a new leadership role at Jannali Public School
Picture suppliedA continuing challenge is sourcing volunteers
but it's getting harder in schools - especially with canteen helpers," Ms Chaplin said
people return to work once their children start school."
Sylvania Public School also has a fresh face in the principal's position
Jennifer Birch has been appointed principal - but it's not her first "rodeo"
She was in a Principal School Leadership role with the NSW Department of Education and recently a Relieving Director in Educational Leadership in various school networks
Ms Birch says she is returning to her "first love" as a principal in a primary school
"I am thrilled to return to a school after working closely with the department and principals for the past four years to lead and manage school improvement," she said
and I want to bring back all those skills and experience into a school to build a strong school community and work with teachers and parents to raise student outcomes in reading and numeracy to ensure students are well-prepared for life beyond school."
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au
Picture by Murray Trembath Work has started on the expansion of The Prince hotel at Kirrawee
The three-storey building being built alongside the hotel will be predominantly commercial
but the hotel will extend into the ground floor
When the development application was lodged in March 2022
Feros Group chief executive Chris Feros said the expanded hotel facilities would be "a new fun place" at The Prince
It would be "a mixture of an American sports bar and Aussie sports bar - like Huxleys at Highfield Caringbah - with Ugly Pizza thrown in"
Artist's impression of the development viewed from Princes Highway
Picture: DAMr Feros said at the time the pandemic had changed how food and drink premises needed to operate
"The key to success going forward is space with particularly more space for dining
in order to ensure social distancing and customer comfort
Adrian van de Lustgraaf and Chris Sands at their new paint shop in Kirrawee
despite the challenging business conditions
paint is "one of those things people always need"
have opened a Haymes Paint Shop in Kirrawee
will cater particularly for trade and professional painters
The three partners in the franchise are Sutherland Shire residents
who met while working for a garage door company more than a decade ago and have remained friends
partly through attending Cronulla Sharks games together
"We were talking about doing something together in business and when this came up
Picture by Chris Lane Haymes is a family owned business
and substantial sales in Queensland and some regional centres
has been sold in the shire by independent supplier Crockers Paint & Wallpaper for many years
but the nearest Haymes Paint Shops in Sydney are at Tempe and Wentworthville
Mr Sands said they would work in conjunction with Crockers to expand sales of the Haymes range of paints in the shire
"Paint is not 100 per cent recession proof
but it is one of those things people always need," he said
"Sutherland Shire is going through a big growth period at present
with new residential and commercial buildings and repaints
so we believe there is an opportunity," he said
Mr Sands said the large number of homes in the shire near the ocean was one of the factors behind the "repaints" need
Mr Sands said the three men brought different business skill sets to the venture
while his partners have experience in sales and small business ownership
The business is sponsoring a Cronulla Sharks player and providing gold sponsorship at Cronulla Golf Club
The official opening of the new outlet will be celebrated with a Trade Day
with a free barbecue and coffee and giveaways
technology and community hub to be fitted out in South Village
Picture suppliedWork has started on the new $10 million library
technology and community hub in South Village
with the project expected to be completed in early 2025
Sutherland Shire Council says the "Kirrawee Library+" project will augment eight existing libraries with a mix of technology
shared work spaces and state-of-the-art facilities to support local performing artists and digital creators
Mayor Carmelo Pesce was joined for the official launch by Miranda MP Eleni Petinos and ward councillors
this facility will deliver a suite of purpose built facilities that go well beyond what people might expect of a traditional library
film editing and live recording of music among the incredible features to be delivered," he said
The 1500 square metre space was provided under a voluntary planning agreement with the South Village developer
It has remained empty since the development was completed while the council deliberated on how it should be used
The project received a $5.98m grant from the Department of Planning and Environment's Accelerated Infrastructure program
and a further $250,000 contribution from the State Library NSW's Public Library Infrastructure Grants program
Picture John VeageFor over 12 years Tribe Social Fitness at Taren Point has been making people better by teaching their three lifestyle pillars - social
Their idea was to build a gym like no other - a new type of facility where people had access to the very best training concepts
but more importantly a place where friendships could be formed
with a culture that makes everyone feel welcome
It was also the start of the big factory facility gym scene for the general public and Tribe offers a wide variety of classes
Group Personal Training and Individual Personal Training
Their professional facility is renowned for its training staff
and commitment to provide a welcoming environment for everyone
Now the Tribe business is expanding and they are unveiling their new fitness and wellness centre at Kirrawee early in 2025
Tribe Kirrawee Tribe Kirrawee First Release Membership offers go on sale October 25
6pm- $49.95 per week for Membership and Recovery- work on yourself and still your mind in the Meditation Room
slow down and relax in the Sauna or take a dip in their Cold Plunge pool
Owner Mark Capelin has been in the fitness industry since 1999 and specialises in building fitness businesses
he partnered up with former Sharks player Adam Dykes two years ago
Capelin said he is really excited about incorporating a wellness offering into their second Tribe location
"I'm very passionate about providing a facility that's a safe
friendly environment which is super welcoming the minute someone walks through our doors
"We want to look after people all around the Sutherland Shire."
Dykes (47) who grew up in the Shire has had an interesting journey through professional rugby league
is a story of ups and downs but what shines through is his desire to compete
work hard and be the best possible role model for his three sons
"It's so exciting we can reach a whole new market in The Shire and give them a facility where they can thrive and be their absolute best," he said
"Tribe Kirrawee gives us an opportunity to provide all those people a chance to experience why we believe we are a unique health and fitness brand."
Capelin and Dykes have been mates since they were youngsters playing for De La Salle
and Dykes actually played with Capelin when he made his NRL Debut in 2001 at Newcastle
"We were also other gym franchise owners together."
Hit the link for a tour of the new Tribe Kirrawee facility opening in January 2025 and register your interest https://bit.ly/tribesfk
Thirty five year photographer for Fairfax -former NSW Chief Photographer for FCN and now Photo Journalist for the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader in southern Sydney.Official photographer for Cycling Australia (20 years) Official photographer for Surf Life Saving Australia (30 years) Founding Life Member of Cronulla Boardriders Club and Life Member of Surfing Sutherland Shire among other things.
Investigators will probe whether a dog knocking over a heat lamp caused a huge fire
which severely damaged a Kirrawee storage building last night
The top level of the two-storey iSpace facility in The Boulevarde
firefighters stopped the fire reaching units on the ground level as well as adjoining buildings
who lives nearby in Bath Road and investigated the cause of heavy smoke in the area about 8pm
said orange flames were coming from the doorways of the building when he arrived
Mr Miller said he saw a man "running up and down the driveway"
"Someone told me he was working on a car in a unit and left a heat lamp on while he went away for a short time
Mr Miller's employer rents a storage unit in the building and he said he knew valuable Ducati motorcycles and a HMV Holden Commodore were among goods stored on the top level
Fire and Rescue NSW acting superintendent John Moore said the cause and point of origin of the fire was undetermined at this stage
who would begin their work as soon as it was safe to enter the building
Mr Moore said he had heard reports a man and his dog had self evacuated
but paramedics had assessed a woman who was affected by the smoke
"the difficulty we have had [in extinguishing the fire] is the walls are showing signs of collapse
"We now have to tackle the fire from a defensive position and have been using three large aerial platforms to put water through the collapsed roof," he said
"The fire has progressed from The Boulevarde side through to the rear of the building
we have got a high fuel load in there with unknown contents
It could range from furniture to boats to vehicles
because of the nature of construction that the units on ground level will only be smoke affected and possibly water affected
There is no fire damage that we are aware of on the ground floor
"The firefighters have done an outstanding job in containing the fire to the building of origin
"The premises on either side and at the rear have all been protected so there is no damage to them."
A Kirrawee storage unit has been severely damaged by fire overnight
Fire broke out in the two-storey iSpace facility in The Boulevarde on the western side of Princes Highway about 8pm on Friday
Fire and Rescue NSW acting superintendent John Moore said the fire was still burning in the rear of the building early on Saturday
The storage building when it opened in 2019
Picture by John Veage Mr Moore said two aerial platforms were used to fight the blaze
and 12 fire trucks were on the scene initially
"The roof has collapsed and the tilt-slab walls are in imminent danger of collapsing," he said
"We have been able to save the units on the ground floor
but all the units on the upper levels have been destroyed."
Mr Moore said fire trucks attended from as far away as Glebe and St Andrews
but coverage for all of Sydney was maintained
His step-grandfather died of the disease one year ago
And Koda's family friend Freya is undergoing a bone marrow transplant for leukaemia
In front of a packed school assembly, Koda, 9, shaved off all his hair, honouring them all. He had been growing it into a mullet to have the most impact. He raised more than $1700
His friend Lennox Hume joined him on stage and also chopped his locks
Mr Thompson was diagnosed in early 2023 with osteosarcoma
He was at Kirrawee Public School to see Koda brave the shave
He also spoke to students about the importance of supporting cancer research
"Koda has been pretty exposed to all the cancer talk
but it shows children's resilience," Koda's mother
Principal Cameron Campbell said it was all Koda's idea
"He made an appointment with me to discuss his plans and whether the school would like to support him," he said
"To have a Year 4 student walk up to the office
and articulate his goals for such a worthy cause was incredible
"Kirrawee Public School is incredibly proud of Koda's dedication and the generosity of everyone who contributed to his fundraising efforts
His bravery and compassion are a true inspiration."
Picture suppliedKirrawee Public School students got into the Olympics spirit during Public Education Week
with an Olympathon of playground fun with as much rigour as the Paris Games
a French speaking student declared the games open
Students wore representative colours of their designated country
and rotated in groups of mixed ages and classes in 13 activities for sporting glory
Children used spaghetti and marshmallows to build a tall version of the Eiffel Tower
They dressed in outfits as part of a Haute Couture relay runway
snacked on croissants and played a game of 'baguette' - catching a stuffed toy in a sack
and all donations raised will help boost the school's access to technology by funding the replacement of interactive panels in each classroom
the awards are known in the industry as the 'Logies' of Australian small business accolades
This year marked the third consecutive year of the awards
which shine a light on the rising economic
cultural and social contributions of female-led small businesses across capital cities
Champion of the physiotherapy category was Caringbah South's Trisha Cunningham
She leads four clinics - Caringbah is the third one in the group
"The mission is to nurture early-career physiotherapists to reach their professional potential so that they in turn can provide the highest quality of care to their patients and our community," Trisha said
"We have grown from a team of five to 35 over the past nine years
"Nine years ago, the Sutherland Shire community rallied around my son Angus Cunningham as he battled cancer
At that time I was a lawyer in a city firm
a career which did not afford me the flexibility I needed as a mother to a child in need of a high level of care and frequent hospitalisation
Thousands of entries were received this year in more than 65 categories
Judges included an independent expert panel that considered various aspects of small business operations - entrant's strategies
customer service quality and community support
Kirrawee's Katrina Wright of Property Excellence with the champion award
Picture suppliedKirrawee's Katrina Wright of Property Excellence won the champion award in the real estate category
I left McGrath and have been at Kirrawee for almost seven years," Katrina said
"Last year we made the finals of the real estate category
This year we also made the finals of the women entrepreneur
"Predominantly we are up against the men so much
the women just have that extra touch when it comes to real estate
But in our office we have an amazing team - six staff and five of them are female
try to do things differently than everybody else
we have a little slogan - 'why fit in when you can stand out'
Awards Founder and Managing Director of Precedent Productions
said the awards showcased the nation's most exceptional female leaders who were making an indelible mark on the small business sector
"The successes of our 2024 Australian Women's Small Business Champions are not just personal milestones but also powerful statements of what women can achieve and the excellence that defines Australian small businesswomen today," he said
The winner of the Information Technology category was The POP Team at Oatley
Annaliese Mustapic learned the art of subtlety
then smashed an ironing board in front of an audience of 400 people
Annaliese Mustapic says performing has been in her blood ever since she took her first dance class as a four year old. After the Kirrawee High School graduate had her HSC Drama monologue selected for the OnSTAGE Showcase
In her monologue performance of David Bulmer's Beating Eve
which ran for a week at The Seymour Centre
Annaliese played a conservative housewife whose husband's interest in a younger
fitter neighbour drives her from sorrow to anger and
while George Michael's Faith plays on the radio
Annaliese loves to 'go big' with her performances - and Beating Eve makes the most of her talent for big gestures and big expressions
She said she chose this monologue intent on making her audience laugh:
energetic hyper character which is super fun for me to play."
Doing the laundry while arguing with stage-husband Frank
Annaliese often ended performances with a throat sore from screaming and arms aching from waving her parents' iron
Their ironing board didn't survive; after a week of being slammed in its OnSTAGE run
paranoia and vulnerability made Annaliese confront why she almost didn't enrol in HSC Drama
Annaliese was unsure she could show the emotional depth she wanted to convey never mind perform for an entire week at OnSTAGE
The belief and persistence of her Drama teacher convinced Annaliese that she could dial down her performance and find the restraint to make her showstopping moments stand out for her audience
Annaliese credits her success to her teacher's knowledge of dramatic performances
as well as how she fostered a supportive classroom environment that helped all her students fine-tune their performances
you're able to be honest and bring those harsh truths
It's those harsh truths that are absolutely critical in building the best performance possible," she said
Preparing for the piece saw Annaliese extend the knowledge
skills and experiences she gained from studying the course
By the time she performed in front of the HSC examiners
she came away feeling confident her hard work
ongoing guidance from her teacher and peers and dedicated self-assessment in her logbook
I come away from my performances saying 'oh my God I'm so dramatic the whole time'
I noticed myself pulling back and taking the audience on a journey
"My teacher said 'that was the best you've ever done it'
and I didn't have to overemphasise things to make the audience laugh."
Annaliese says HSC Drama students who challenge themselves might be surprised by the results
"Push yourself beyond what you think you're capable of
You will never know how capable you are until you get on that stage and prove it to yourself
Now studying law and arts at the University of Sydney
she hopes to work in law or diplomacy where the confidence
resilience and clear speaking skills developed in HSC Drama will prove valuable - along with her improved sense of subtlety
but Annaliese is sure she'll always make time to relive the thrill of performing
she can't wait to be back in front of an audience
"It was so incredible that tiny little me on the stage was making this crowd of 405 people laugh simultaneously
Discover more students from this year's HSC Showcase Season by visiting our Instagram page
Year 8 student Bella-Rose Theil from St George Girls High School and Year 6 student Baylee Hutchinson from Kirrawee Public School
Picture suppliedThree students - Erika Beaupark from Kirrawee High School
Bella-Rose Theil from St George Girls High School and Baylee Hutchinson from Kirrawee Public School have joined more than 60 Schools Spectacular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the state engaged in an 'On Country Day' at Sydney Olympic Park
It's all about contributing to the development and composition of the 2024 show acknowledgement of country
This was the first 'On Country Day' in the Schools Spectacular's 41-year history
To ensure the delivery of authentic Aboriginal education for the students and staff attending
the Schools Spectacular team engaged Aboriginal education provider Deadly Ed to work in consultation with the Department of Education's Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate
The students spent the day not only working together to compose the acknowledgement of country for the 2024 show
but sharing culture and making connections with other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
"It's been a long time in the making with the Aboriginal Advisory Group
and seeing it turn out like this has been amazing," Erika said
and that other students can see this and be a part of history too
We've been planning the show's acknowledgement of country and we've also done some weaving and dancing workshops
My favourite activity we've done today is the dancing
As a dancer I love learning about different dance techniques
a fish - which is all new to me - and I love learning more."
Schools Spectacular Executive Producer Richard Spiewak says since its inception
the Schools Spectacular has incorporated performances from Indigenous students across NSW
providing opportunities that did not exist previously
"Spec is an educational and inclusive experience that is forever moving forward and the On Country Day at Cathy Freeman Park is another example of this," Mr Spiewak said
"Last year's show invited all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
teachers and staff to unite centre stage to start the show during the acknowledgement of country which was a beautiful success and so well received
This year's inaugural On Country Day and the student led development of a Schools Spectacular acknowledgement of country is a logical extension
and I am excited to see what powerful insights are provided by our students on the day."
More than 5000 NSW public school students from across the state will unite at Qudos Bank Arena on November 29-30 for the 41st year of the Schools Spectacular
Taylor Harding and Norah David compete in the Premier's Debating Challenge State Final on Friday
Picture suppliedIt's not usual practice to see teachers encouraging their students to argue
But the team coach at Kirrawee High School is hoping her students put up a solid fight - off the playground
at the Premier's Debating Challenge State Final on Friday
After an undefeated eight straight debate wins
the school's Year 11 and 12 debating team will go head-to-head with Newtown High School of the Performing Arts on August 16
This year's team has been coached by Kirrawee High School teacher Cathy Barden
Held at the University of Sydney's Great Hall
the state final is the culmination of the 2024 state-wide knockout debating competition that involved 167 teams and about 660 senior students
Teams take part in a series of one-hour preparation knock-out debates with both sides having a choice of three topics to decide the winner of the Hume Barbour Trophy
This competition began in 1930 with the donation of a trophy by Miss Hume-Barbour
depicting the Ancient Greek orator Demosthenes
was the work of the noted sculptor Rayner Hoff who was also responsible for the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park
The Years 11 and 12 competition runs differently to the other age divisions with a more flexible draw to allow busy senior students to compete
The Premier's Debating Challenge is organised by the Department of Education's Arts Unit and is open to senior students in NSW government schools
Picture by Chris LaneMcDonald's Kirrawee is to undergo a $3 million upgrade
amenities and playground equipment and increased parking
lodged for the fast-food-restaurant on Princes Highway said the proposed changes "will not only improve the overall visual aesthetic of the site
but also aims to improve the customer experience creating a more efficient and user-oriented operation to visit
as well as providing an improved environment for workers at the store"
Internal seating would be increased from 90 to 104
while external seating would be reduced from 27 to 16
the play area floor finish replaced and new equipment introduced
Four new order kiosks are proposed in the reconfigured front-of-house
The back-of-house would be reconfigured to include a new crew room
The DA proposed partial reconfiguration of the parking area
as well as two waiting bays and five bike spaces
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Woolworths’ development arm has bought a prominent ex-Bunnings in recent years earmarked for a Kaufland
Fabcot paid $20.5 million for the 4.038 hectare holding – 393 Pacific Highway
with a 12,820 square metre warehouse and 290 car parks
A neighbourhood shopping centre is planned within the walls containing specialty stores and a full line supermarket
Part of the proposed project will accommodate a Direct to Boot lane
Bunnings quit the site for a Bennetts Green outlet over five years ago
Kaufland later committed, before making the surprise decision in early 2020 not to open in Australia (story continues below)
During COVID, the property became New South Wales’ second vaccination centre
The deal comes 11 months since we reported Fabcot offloaded a modern Bomaderry mall – with 5451 sqm – for $41.85m
Five weeks ago meanwhile, it sold the recently completed Kirrawee Shopping Centre
Picture by Chris LaneIbis Care has announced its takeover of The Palms Aged Care Home at Kirrawee
The organisation provides residential aged care accommodation and independent retirement living options to St George and shire
a service provider of boutique aged care homes for almost 20 years
Ibis Care supports the ageing community with a range of services including evidence-based wellness activities
nutritious meals and specialised healthcare such as dementia care and palliative care
Ibis Care Chief Executive Officer La Stacey Baramy says the acquisition is a significant development for the Sutherland Shire community
Ibis Care Chief Executive La Stacey Baramy and Ibis Care - The Palms General Manager Michael Ereck
Picture supplied"I am excited to be extending our services to support more of the Sutherland Shire's ageing community," she said
"Our aged care homes are located in Blakehurst
Ms Baramy says Ibis Care is dedicated to providing residents of The Palms with continuity of care through familiar faces and ongoing high standards
professional and safe manner whilst providing residents with the dignity and joy that they deserve," she said
"Everyone likes to have consistency and a familiar face
especially when the daily care of residents has been at such a high standard
We recognise that residents have a strong connection to the staff at The Palms
"It's comforting for families to know that their loved one has 24/7 healthcare support that they need
Ageing in place is also a feature at The Palms and all Ibis Care homes which means that as residents do not need to move to another residence as their care needs increase
"With Aged Care Standards importantly more stringent now than ever we are proud to have our five aged care homes receive a 4 Star Aged Care Rating by the Australian Government."
A Tesla driver has been slammed after spending more than four hours at a free charging station and preventing other motorists from accessing the site
The driver was pictured in a charging bay at the Woolworths car park in Kirrawee, in Sydney's south
sitting in the front seat and 'watching movies'
do the community a favour and slap yourself,' a furious Woolies customer wrote on social media
'Utter selfishness when the purpose is for free charging for those that shop at Woolworths.'
The time it takes for an electric vehicle (EV) to get fully charge depends on the make
with some Teslas taking up to eight hours to do so
As this can mean some cars need an overnight charge
most drivers use their own home charging station
Where public charging stations are provided for communal use in places such as shop car parks and service stations
it is frowned upon for drivers to spend hours in a single bay
The outraged shopper in Kirrawee said a Tesla Supercharger - which charges at a faster speed - was available 'literally across the road'
They said the person who spent four hours getting a free charge at Woolworths should have used that one instead
Outrage at how EVs are being charged is growing as vehicle sales increases and the number of charging stations fails to keep up with demand
an EV driver was called selfish after parking 'horizontally' at a charging station and blocking other motorists from using the site
A photo of a white BYD was shared to Facebook and showed the car connected to a charging station in the beachside suburb of Howrah in Hobart.
The unoccupied car was seen parked sideways across the charging bays, restricting access for other drivers and blocking two motorbike parking spots. The bystander who took the photo vented their anger at the driver.
'Congratulations to this person yesterday, who managed to connect to the charger on the right, while parking sideways across the charging bay on the left AND a couple of bonus motorbike parking bays,' they wrote.
Social media users were quick to condemn the BYD driver.
'Don't expect anyone who buys electric car to have any brains,' one wrote.
'They probably completely ran out of charge and had to push it there,' another added.
'They are cuttin down on population by takin up all the parkin spaces so anyone else with a f***** normal car had no where to park,' was another reply.
'To be fair he drives a EV sense of self entitlement comes naturally to them,' another wrote.
There are around 198,000 EVs on Australian roads, with two-thirds of these bought since 2022 and 87,000 of these bought in the last 12 months.
Up to 85 per cent of vehicles on Aussie roads will be EVs in the next 40 years.
A lot of that growth is coming to come from China, with Chinese electric carmakers tipped to flood Australia with cheap imports as the Americans and Europeans embark on a trade war to protect their local vehicle manufacturers.
A dozen new Chinese car brands are expected in Australia during the next two years - a situation described as 'unprecedented' that will 'massively change the market'.
Australia has had a free trade agreement with China since 2015, which means cars from our biggest trading partner are sold to Aussie motorists with zero import tariffs or taxes.
Australians are now able to buy cheap Chinese EVs, including the BYD Dolphin for $36,890, the MG4 from $39,990 and the GWM Ora from $35,990.
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While some businesses arise from lifelong dreams and dedicated careers
others are the product of a few moments of inspiration
the thought of opening a new wine shop in Kirrawee
“We own Great White Tattoo next door,” Small tells Broadsheet
“The shop that was [where Smalls is now] told us they were leaving
She’s been interested in natural wine since the onset of nasty hangovers after drinking “trash” in her mid-twenties
so she set about building a collection of her tried and tested sips
travel spots and more – curated by those who know
and Small’s Cellar holds a nicely balanced collection of 100 or so mostly natural wines
which aren’t available in mainstream bottle shops
“We’re trying to get everything you’ll never see,” says Small
Among her current favourites is the Colbiabbin Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
there’s the “really light and absolutely delicious” Occhipinti Il Frappato
spicy red made in Sicily by Arianna Occhipinti
who’s gained a following across the globe for her organic and biodynamic techniques
But the “number-one wine” Small tried this year is Patrick Sullivan’s Bullswamp Chardonnay
and there’s not been a day where I haven’t thought about it
it’s rare to get something that really cuts through
“People who are not sure about natural wines
can come in and try something before they buy,” she says
Sometimes reps drop in to discuss their specialty
pouring guests through her picks of the week
on Kirrawee’s main street just a three-minute walk from the station
with expansive windows framed in a signature pale green
kind of making everyone flow in,” Small says
I called my dad when I climbed up onto the roof to paint the bricks
bricks you have to paint one by one by hand
a timber-topped counter and a jazzy soundtrack welcome boozy shoppers
and plenty of natural light keeps it bright
The bottles are presented simply on shelves from the hardware store
“It’s wild that I opened a shop without being a sommelier or anything,” says Small
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Picture by Chris LaneRocky Pitarelli was devastated at having to close Caruso's Italian restaurant at Gymea this year
but his wife Kerrin allowed him little time to grieve
as every good woman knows how to do," he said
"She yelled at me and told me to stop being such a baby"
Rocky and his team are back in a new Italian cafe at Kirrawee
Mama's Cuccina has opened in the shop previously occupied by Howling Forest cafe in Oak Road
Picture by Chris Lane"Basically it's in our blood," Mr Pitarelli said
"Hospitality is something that we have done all our life
"We came out of Caruso's with half a plan to try and keep all our teams of chefs and waiters employed one way or another because they were family to us
lemonade to the Lebanese for the end of Ramadan and Italian sausages at a Club Marconi festival
just kept everyone together while we worked out some sort of strategy
'It's half the size of Caruso's - 60 seats instead of 115 - the overheads would be ok...' "
the cafe has Italian influences with "very European style breakfast plates - not the bacon and eggs thing - using mozzarella sticks
"Our rice pudding breakfast risotto with stewed apples is a nice start to a cold winter's morning," Mr Pitarelli said
"We have introduced a make-your- own panini bar - you tell us what you like and we will create your masterpiece."
Mr Pitarelli said their plans include "making it pretty much like Mum's house and how we grew up
with pasta making and art classes and a lot of home catering"
Picture by Chris LaneA new year at Kirrawee High School has started with an enthusiastic 'Oui' to a languages partnership program
with a new sister arrangement with a French-speaking school in Tahiti
Kirrawee High has joined with College Lycee La Mennais
where students will visit in April while on exchange
The high school has a strong Japanese program
and is one of the longest running exchange programs in NSW
teachers saw a gap in their French offerings
"We hosted students in 2017 at a time when we had another sister school in Reunion Island
students had a pen-pal system because they couldn't travel," she said
"But the sister program and our Paris trip became too expensive to run
We want to give students the same experience
who has been at Kirrawee High for the past 18 years
says it's quite unusual for a school to have a Head of Languages role
"The school recognises the value of languages," she said
" Not many schools have a reciprocal arrangement with a sister school either
we had to submit a declaration that we would teach above and beyond the mandatory hours
that our programs were targeted and that we would offer different programs."
teachers have engaged with the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus
In Year 7-10 students must study mandatory 100 hour courses
students study Japanese and French in Year 7
"We've also taken a different approach to the way we teach languages - the main focus is to interact and in later years it's about grammar."
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A well-known butchery at Kirrawee is finishing up trade this month
but letting go of the memories will be difficult
after Stefan's father Rudi and his family moved from Germany when Stefan was 10 years old
Stefan looks back fondly on those early beginnings
The decision to close is a combination of rising production and ingredient costs
and Stefan's desire to seek a permanent change of lifestyle in the Central Tablelands of NSW
Stefan and his family have been living in Orange for more than 10 years
and he says now is the time that Rudis needs a "new driver behind the wheel"
moved to the north coast about 25 years ago
Stefan has been running things behind the scenes as the owner of one of the oldest still operating German butcheries in Sydney
"It has become so much of the local landscape," Stefan said
"Our last day of trading will be August 27 - the end of an era
and we will miss being part of the lives of people that we grew up with."
Rudis was established by artisan master butcher Rudi Birmili
who brought to Australia the passion and craftsmanship to create a culinary experience
a third generation smallgoods maker and master butcher followed in the family tradition
the butchery has been a popular one-stop-shop for residents of Sutherland Shire
the demographics and needs of the area have changed," Stefan said
"Also meat has basically gone up 100 per cent but we've always had that pressure to keep prices low because a lot more people in units are watching their dollar
Even though the quality we are producing is the same we're not getting what we need to cater for that changing market."
Rudis Butchery featured in the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader about 30 years ago
Stefan began his career in avionic engineering with Qantas
"When I left school that's where I got a job but then dad dropped a bombshell saying 'I'm closing the shop down'
and I said 'hang on this can't happen,'" he said
"So I did my butchering apprentice and learnt the trade from my father
Running the trade has not come without its obstacles
"It's always been a challenge being in the shire
which is so Anglo-Saxon so to try to introduce the produce to the local genre wasn't easy," Stefan said
who loved the goods and bought it in truckloads
but over the past two decades European migration has slowed down and it's declined
"During COVID-19 we did see more people wanting to support local business over supermarkets but Facebook 'likes' doesn't equal turnover
Once a year Christmas ham doesn't cut it - we need consistency."
"There's a huge demand there for handcrafted product
"My two sons used to help out in the shop making kebabs
It's such a storehouse of memories for me and has been a big part of my life," Stefan said
You really look forward to seeing them and having a chat
We were on Food Safari with Maeve O'Meara decades ago and it's still being re-run - it's one of those things we will be known for
"Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and welcoming over the years and making us feel so much a part of the community."
Customers also posted their messages on Facebook about the butchery closing
Always loved stocking up on the yummy produce
reminding our taste buds of the old home country," Kaki Voeg said
"I have great memories of Rudis growing up and working with dad in the shop
dressed in my apron making schaschliks while standing on an upside down milk create
It is a sad day for the shire," Jordon Oliver said
Larissa Behrendt shares her public education experience and advice on creating the best possible teaching and learning outcomes for Aboriginal students
Schools that embed and engage with Aboriginal culture across the curriculum and try to meet the cultural needs of their Aboriginal students are likely to see better attendance
improved educational outcomes and increases in Aboriginal students going on to higher education
That is the view from Professor Larissa Behrendt who spoke with Secretary Mark Scott on the Every Student Podcast about how the NSW education system can reach its ambitious target to increase the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining Year 12 by 50 per cent by 2023
is Director of Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at UTS and a product of public education
before graduating in Year 12 at Kirrawee High School
“I have got a lot of affection for my public education and particularly for Kirrawee High School and very proudly keep a connection with it,” she said
The Harvard Law graduate credits teachers at her high school for the encouragement to aspire towards higher education after school
as she became the first in her family to attend university
“For the most part my teachers were exceptional
and it was my English and history teachers in particular that put me on the pathway to university when I had never thought of it myself,” she said
But the schooling experience wasn’t always positive with experiences of racism from other students and one teacher moving her from an economics class to a home economics class due to her Aboriginality
“[That teacher] left the school when I was in Year 12
so I dropped home economics because I had no interest in it at all and didn’t have the confidence to be able to challenge her
especially when her language was all about her doing me a favour,” Professor Behrendt recalls
Professor Behrendt said research shows that the more Indigenous students are engaged with the curriculum and the better a school accommodates a student’s cultural needs
the better their educational outcomes and school attendance is
really engaging with the local community and having a good relationship are the kinds of things that transform the school,” she said
“Importantly what we see is where schools engage in that diverse cultural engagement
it is actually better for the school and students as a whole
“There is really strong evidence about how that level of curriculum engagement and cultural engagement gives us the better outcomes that we are looking for in terms of the Close the Gap agenda and increased participation rates … getting that pipeline of kids finishing the HSC and going on to further education.”
Professor Behrendt is strongly engaged with Indigenous students
offering support around academic achievement but also cultural strength and support
The Jumbunna Institute also works to extend Indigenous inclusion across faculties at the university
She sees the public education system needing to focus on several areas including building relationships between Aboriginal communities and school communities as well as investing in teacher education so they can confidently teach culture into the curriculum
And the ambitious target to increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students completing the HSC while maintaining their cultural identity requires a mix of high expectations
self-confidence and self-esteem that links to culture
“That has been really important in the past because it does help students who have a lot of ability but because they are young
still working on their sense of identity and their sense of who they are
are really susceptible to negative stereotyping
Read the transcript of Every Student Podcast: Larissa Behrendt
St George Illawarra is proud to announce that South Village
Kirrawee have agreed to be the sleeve sponsor of the Dragons
and will appear on the playing jerseys for at least the 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership season
starting with this Saturday’s Charity Shield match in Mudgee
Kirrawee is a new community being developed in Sydney's south
integrated atmosphere will meet undeniable convenience and luxury
South Village consists of 749 apartments with panoramic 360-degree views
idyllic parkland surrounds and a modern retail precinct
Kirrawee has been well supported by the St George and Illawarra community," Deicorp Managing Director Fouad Dieri said
the opportunity to partner with the Dragons was an obvious choice."
Dragons CEO Peter Doust is delighted to welcome the iconic development into partnership with the Club for 2018
"We have seen first hand what South Village
the apartments are fantastic and it is destined to become a landmark location
We are excited to partner with them and help raise awareness of their brand and development," Doust said
Kirrawee is the final piece of apparel sponsorship for the Dragons playing kit in 2018
and everyone associated with the Dragons is excited about the club's prospects this season."
Stage one of the South Village, Kirrawee development is due for completion at the end of 2018. For further information – click here
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Picture suppliedCouncillors have given the green light for proposed new hours for Sutherland Shire libraries to be placed on public exhibition
The community will have 28 days to view the proposals and provide feedback
A further report will be provided to the council with feedback received during the exhibition before a final decision
It is intended the changes will apply at the start of 2025
six libraries will have their opening hours reduced to help accommodate the integration of a new $10 million library
Librarian Innovation & Outreach; Sue Wylie
Customer Services Team LeaderProposed weekly opening hours
Bundeena 13 (14) and Kirrawee 40 (plus out of hours access)
Miranda and Sylvania branches open on weekdays at 9am
but close at 5pm on four days and 8pm on the fifth
Present closing times vary between 5pm to 8pm
"This model standardises closing times across all branches
with 27 hours able to be reallocated to Kirrawee Library," the report said
A change is recommended for Sunday hours at the central library at Sutherland which at present are 11am - 5pm
"Visitation is lowest during the first and last hour of opening," the report said
"The proposed opening hours are 11am to 4 pm to align with the recommended staffed opening hours for Kirrawee."
The operating model for the Kirrawee library
it is proposed the Kirrawee hub will provide extra study and workspace
and Cronulla Library will have extended hours to 8pm on three nights
a shared-use library operated with the Department of Education
would reallocate two hours from evenings to 12pm-2pm on Saturdays
COVID has changed how food and drink premises need to operate
says the development application to expand The Prince hotel at Kirrawee
a Huxley's US-Aussie sports bar and Ugly Pizza
similar to what is at the Highfield Caringbah
Feros Hotels director and chief executive Chris Feros said they wanted to create "a new fun place" at The Prince
"It will be a mixture of an American sports bar and Aussie sports bar
"If you go to the Public House at Huxley's in the Highfield Caringbah
you will find the whole middle floor is big screens and open space
Huxley's at Highfield Caringbah."Downstairs
there are lots of intimate booths and it's quite dark."
The facilities are proposed in a development application for a new commercial building on the western part of the Princes Highway site
Mr Feros said the landlord who owns the property bought the adjacent building a few years ago and they had been exploring options
"The new building will be predominantly commercial
which will be a mixture between Ugly Pizza and Huxleys," he said
The DA says the new building will predominantly contain three storeys - a ground floor to be occupied by part of the hotel
"The new building will be located on the western part of the site which presently comprises at-grade car parking and the southern light industrial building on 10 Monro Avenue," the DA says
"The new building will address both Princes Highway and the residue at-grade car park of the hotel
"No vehicular access is proposed for Princes Highway
"Vehicular access will continue to be from Monro Avenue
although augmented for the purposes of the proposed development
"The proposal represents a balanced planning outcome
the constraints and opportunities of the site
existing development in the locality and the need to consider the amenity of neighbouring properties and of the locality
"The proposal will result in a modern extension to the hotel with the provision of commercial offices on the upper two levels and additional space for the hotel on the ground floor level
"The proposal will be a positive addition to the streetscape of Princes Highway
have no unacceptable impacts on adjacent properties
and will provide improved facilities and amenity for patrons of the hotel and for opportunities for prospective commercial tenants on the site."
officers entered a unit to find no one at home
where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm
police from Sutherland Police Area Command were called to a unit block on Oak Road
who has told police he was assaulted by another male at the unit block
"Police attempts to speak with a man were unsuccessful and a perimeter was established
"Officers attached to Sutherland Shire PAC were assisted at the scene by Tactical Operations Unit and Traffic and Highway Patrol
a 31-year-old man presented himself to Sutherland Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm
"He's been refused bail to appear in Sutherland Local Court later today (Friday)."
the project looks a long way from completion
but a Woolworths spokeswoman said they were aiming to open on Wednesday June 23
The Flora Street shopping centre will be anchored by a full line Woolworths supermarket
and there will also be a Dan Murphy's store
Artist's impression of the completed development as viewed from Flora Street
Picture: suppliedThere will be 250 car parking spaces
with 50 at ground level and 200 in the basement
which will see Woolworths go head to head with Coles and Aldi across the road in South Village shopping centre
The project will create about 200 retail jobs
under construction.It is eight years since Woolworths began buying up properties
Two development applications were knocked back and another withdrawn before the company succeeded in gaining approval
An earlier proposal included an upstairs childcare centre
Woolworths regional development manager Tony Pratt said last year he assumed the company would have sought to be part of the South Village development
"I am not sure why it ended up with Coles going there
but I think it will actually turn out better for us," he said
"Our's will be a stand alone and a little bit out of the centre."
New shopping centre to open in June 2021
Owners Robbie & Sarah Josephsen and Steve Gardner realised that a quality sound system was called for to complement these impressive facilities
They turned to Jimmy Den-Ouden of Techroom for a solution
EAW Greybox presets have been loaded to optimise speaker frequency and phase response
Some minimal additional tuning has been done on the speaker system
With plenty of headroom available the system never needs to run hard
so a low frequency tilt was quite comfortably able to be added to the tune
While the speaker system fully supports stereo operation
a mono summed mode has been implemented to more completely distribute musical information
zone mixing and ceiling speaker EQ is handled by a Symetrix Prism 8×8
with local RDL input plates in the office and gym areas
The RDL plates passively sum and balance consumer type sources such as MP3 players
Twin balanced line level inputs allow for local connection of professional not equipped with Dante
A sound server in the audio rack allows continuous playback of full bitrate audio
while a switched paging mic is available in the office for announcements
Technician Jimmy Den-Ouden especially appreciates the integration that has been possible between the DSP
He says “It’s great to be able to walk about the space
but no substitute for ears and realtime response
Powersoft and EAW product takes the scope for turnkey integrated solutions to the next level.”
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which is piloting a respiratory program for children
launched to help ease the pressure off hospital emergency departments
Picture: John VeageKirrawee Family Medical Practice has launched a trial to give parents flexibility in treating their child's respiratory symptoms
and to help ease the pressure off hospitals
The practice has been approved to run the Sutherland Shire COVID-19 Respiratory Kids Program - an eight-week pilot designed to provide an alternative option to taking a child to the emergency department (ED)
Expressions of interest went out to practices in the shire
but we've had more 'likes' on our Facebook page than we've ever had," she said
"We run until there are no more kids to see."
pneumonia and RSV have presented to Sutherland Hospital's ED since March 2022
a total of 1162 patients presented with respiratory illnesses
About 369 were younger than 14 years of age - 101 of those were diagnosed with COVID-19
More than 290 patients were younger than four years of age
This was more than double in the same period during the previous year
"Sutherland Hospital is currently under significant pressure due to high numbers of COVID-19 and flu cases," a hospital spokeswoman said
"The ED has had a significant increase in respiratory illness presentations compared to the same period last year when there was little to no influenza circulating in the community."
The Kirrawee clinic operates on-site between Monday to Thursday from 5pm-7pm and on Saturday from midday-2pm
Many children who present to an ED with respiratory symptoms
"These kids don't need to be in the ED but they definitely need to be seen," she said
They waited at Bankstown Hospital for six hours
He may have caught it just waiting to be seen."
Although influenza cases have "quietened down"
being driven by parainfluenza or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
"In the past week we have also seen about half a dozen kids who have adenovirus
which usually presents with conjunctivitis
They end up getting quite sick for days on end," Dr Crane said
but it's the under-two ones who worry us because of their breathing
She says anxiety levels among parents are also common
Lots of 'COVID-19 babies' haven't been sick
so as soon as their child has a temperature of 40 and has a croupy cough
they just don't know what to do with them," Dr Crane said
The trial also aims to safeguard other patients in the waiting room
we can say bring your sick child during those [after] hours
and then we can consolidate the symptomatic kids," Dr Crane said
"If we have a 95 year-old in the waiting room
at least it gives some reassurance to the general practice population that they may not encounter as many sick kids in the waiting room."
The practice has had its strongest year of child influenza vaccine uptake
But only about 50 per cent of eligible children in the practice have received a COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Crane says people became reluctant to return for their child's COVID-19 jab doses
because their child "already had the virus."
Dr Crane is optimistic that this new trial program will be successful
but the clinic's doctors have advanced training - most have a Diploma of Child Health
"We've modelled ourselves on the old Kareena and St George after-hours service
We have similar resources to an ED for an average viral sick child," she said
"We have had the odd complaint about why should people pay but we are a private billing practice
and you would usually see someone less junior than us in the ED
We are staffing with two doctors at the moment
"There is also a lot of new growth in the units in the Kirrawee brick pit
The program is being funded by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN)
General Manager of Primary Care Improvement
says they became aware of the high numbers of children presenting to Sutherland Hospital ED with COVID-19 like respiratory symptoms
"In partnership with the Sutherland Hospital and local GPs we established this new service to better support children and their parents get access to care after hours," he said
"CESPHN sought interest from general practices within the shire willing to extend their opening hours for children experiencing COVID-19-like respiratory symptoms
Kirrawee Family Medical Practice put up their hand
"We are delighted at the success of this innovative service which is helping take some of the pressure off the Sutherland Hospital and ensuring kids get access to local GPs
project support and ensuring that parents are aware of this new service."
Bookings can be made through the HotDoc app
To address the challenges faced by Sutherland Hospital
the spokeswoman said it was increasing bed capacity where possible
"ensuring all available clinical staff are deployed to the care areas with the highest demand
and improving the timeliness of discharge for patients."
"To further help our health staff we urge the community to keep up to date with all vaccinations...particularly during the winter months," she said
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so many students have started choosing science subjects for their HSC that Kirrawee High School has run out of laboratories
is going to start bringing in "portable trolleys"
so that students in regular classrooms can keep doing experiments
Kirrawee High School head teacher of science Brett McKay is this year's winner of the Prime Minister's prize for excellence in science teaching in secondary schools.Credit: Brook Mitchell
About 60 per cent of Kirrawee High's year 12 students are about to sit at least one HSC science exam
and a slightly higher proportion of year 11 students are studying one or more science subjects
the real surprise came when year 10 students recently made their HSC subject choices
it's about what students are interested in," Brett McKay said
"I'd be quite happy not to have textbooks in schools."Credit: Brook Mitchell
"About 140 kids [or 70 per cent of the cohort] are doing a science," Mr McKay said
there will be three extra classes next year."
has been recognised for his work in inspiring students to pursue science as this year's recipient of the Prime Minister's prize for excellence in science teaching in secondary schools
Mr McKay said he led the push to promote science subjects at the school when he was appointed head teacher about three years ago by bringing in an array of practical opportunities for students
So many students have started choosing science subjects for their HSC that Kirrawee High School has run out of laboratories
"We started by sending some girls to the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor and they learnt that science wasn't what they thought it was," he said
"When they came back we made them spokespeople for science
"And new activities mean students have got a buzz about them
Students from the school have also had the chance to work with CSIRO astronomers and control the Parkes radio telescope
and participate in competitions such as a recent forensics problem-solving challenge
Science teachers have also started taking a more hands-on approach to teaching within the classroom
"We're making bionic hands out of straws and we use [toy] flying pigs to talk about circular motion," Mr McKay said
"We do experiments with things like ice
where you see if it melts faster on something cold or warm and then work out why it's happening
"By actually doing it they have the knowledge in a much more solid way and in the long term."
He said his aim in bringing different programs to the school is to "give [students] as broad a range of opportunities as possible"
"Their passion might not be what I'm passionate about ..
I'm constantly picking out different activities so students can follow the paths they're interested in," Mr McKay said
His advice to other teachers is to "take [science] away from being an elitist subject"
it's about what students are interested in," Mr McKay said
"I'd be quite happy not to have textbooks in schools."
Mr McKay decided to become a teacher after spending a year after university as an industrial chemist and said his favourite part of the job is "seeing [students'] faces light up when it clicks"
He has been teaching at Kirrawee High for 20 years and also works with country schools to advise HSC science teachers
Mr McKay has also been involved in providing feedback to the NSW Education Standards Authority ahead of the release of new HSC science syllabuses
is going to start bringing in \\\"portable trolleys\\\"
About 60 per cent of Kirrawee High's year 12 students are about to sit at least one HSC science exam
\\\"About 140 kids [or 70 per cent of the cohort] are doing a science,\\\" Mr McKay said
there will be three extra classes next year.\\\"
has been recognised for his work in inspiring students to pursue science as this year's recipient of the Prime Minister's prize for excellence in science teaching in secondary schools
\\\"We started by sending some girls to the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor and they learnt that science wasn't what they thought it was,\\\" he said
\\\"When they came back we made them spokespeople for science
\\\"And new activities mean students have got a buzz about them
\\\"We're making bionic hands out of straws and we use [toy] flying pigs to talk about circular motion,\\\" Mr McKay said
\\\"We do experiments with things like ice
where you see if it melts faster on something cold or warm and then work out why it's happening
\\\"By actually doing it they have the knowledge in a much more solid way and in the long term.\\\"
He said his aim in bringing different programs to the school is to \\\"give [students] as broad a range of opportunities as possible\\\"
\\\"Their passion might not be what I'm passionate about ..
I'm constantly picking out different activities so students can follow the paths they're interested in,\\\" Mr McKay said
His advice to other teachers is to \\\"take [science] away from being an elitist subject\\\"
it's about what students are interested in,\\\" Mr McKay said
\\\"I'd be quite happy not to have textbooks in schools.\\\"
Mr McKay decided to become a teacher after spending a year after university as an industrial chemist and said his favourite part of the job is \\\"seeing [students'] faces light up when it clicks\\\"
Picture: Ben Rushton Discount wholesaler Costco has identified a Kirrawee property for a new warehouse to service Sutherland Shire and St George, and is believed to be close to finalising a deal
at the corner of Waratah Street and Bath Road, near the brick pit development South Village
which the Dominelli motor company has been using for car storage
was to have housed a Masters hardware store until Woolworths dumped the business
The Leader reported last year the decision by Woolworths could give Costco a new opportunity in the shire
Big footprint: The new warehouse at Marsden Park in the North West Growth Centre covers an area of 13,575 square metres
multiple sources have revealed this speculation is expected to become reality
Suherland Shire mayor Carmelo Pesce confirmed talks between the council and Costco over a site
”They came to see us a couple of months ago
and are extremely keen to come to the shire,” he said
“The site they have picked is in the middle of the shire
and they will need to put in a planning proposal.”
“Unfortunately no sites are confirmed for that area at this time”
Super-sized: Managing director Patrick Noone in the Marsden Park warehouse
Picture: Ben Rushton The Kirrawee site
which would easily accommodate the Costco footprint
but the standard square design would need to be modified for the rectangular block
Rezoning might not be straight-forward as
the council rejected an application to rezone an industrial site in Taren Point for a Woolworths supermarket largely on the grounds industrial job-creation areas should be retained
which opened in Marsden Park in north-western Sydney on August 30
It is the company’s third outlet in NSW and includes a petrol station
Costco aborted earlier plans to open in the shire
Controversial last-minute changes to the draft local environmental plan (LEP) in 2013 included rezoning an industrial site previously occupied by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (previously Parke Davis and Johnson & Johnson) in Cawarra Road
The land was zoned B7 business park in the original draft LEP to promote white collar employment
but a mayoral minute by then mayor Kent Johns changed it to allow a bulky goods retail centre
A planning consultant to the Westfield group
undermined confidence in the planning process
Costco then turned its attention to other parts of Sydney