The AFL Sharks and AFL Southern Dingoes have secured grants to upgrade Gwawley Park's lighting, enhancing their night-time training facilities; however, the Taren Point Titans, a dedicated club with 25 teams and 470 players, continue to train under inadequate lighting, necessitating support for similar improvements. Community members are encouraged to sign the petition advocating for the Titans' lighting upgrade to ensure equitable conditions for all clubs at Gwawley Park.

It was a pleasure to stand in Parliament to honour the dedication of Sutherland Shire Police Area Command officers, celebrated the success of Wanda Surf Life Saving Club's Tradies One Club Carnival, and commended Kirrawee High School's Taylor Harding for her achievement in the My First Speech competition.

It was a pleasure to stand in Parliament to honour the dedication of Sutherland Shire Police Area Command officers, celebrated the success of Wanda Surf Life Saving Club's Tradies One Club Carnival, and commended Kirrawee High School's Taylor Harding for her achievement in the My First Speech competition.

On September 20, the community gathered at Woronora Memorial Park and Cemetery in the Sutherland Shire to honor 24 police officers who sacrificed their lives in service, with commendations awarded to officers and a community member for their bravery and dedication.

Middle Australia is struggling as rents and home prices soar, yet Labor’s housing promises remain unfulfilled, and home-building rates are at historic lows. As migration rises, the Liberal Party will prioritise infrastructure, reduce red tape, and balance migration to ease housing pressures.

In Cook, 555 domestic violence incidents and significant homelessness highlight the urgent need for support. The Family Co., Project Youth, and Kingsway Community Care are among the local organisations working tirelessly to provide crisis housing, youth mentorship, and family support, embodying the strong volunteer spirit that defines this community.

Last Sunday, 50,000 locals gathered at the 41st Gymea Village Festival, celebrating the community and supporting local businesses. In Parliament, the urgent need for government action to restore Gymea Bay Baths was highlighted, with community members already taking steps to clean up the area.

Honouring the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation for its dedication to travel safety education and support for aspiring performers and athletes, and expressing gratitude to Marine Rescue New South Wales and its volunteers, including Ian Baker, for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding our waterways.

The Dandelion Support Network, Project Youth, and Phoenix Community Project are exemplary local organisations in Cook, tirelessly supporting families, youth, and individuals with disabilities amid the cost-of-living crisis, yet they urgently require increased government funding to continue their vital services.

Gymea Bay Baths in Cook have suffered from pollution and poor water quality, but local organisations like Baycare Gymea Bay are taking action to restore them, and it’s time for government to provide the support they deserve.

Despite global recycling efforts, plastic recovery remains abysmal, with industry lagging behind targets. If industry fails to improve, government intervention is inevitable. The opportunity for a sustainable, innovative approach to packaging is clear; if Australia acts now, it can lead the way in environmentally responsible manufacturing.

Honouring the achievements of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and Elouera Surf Life Saving Club members highlights the dedication and spirit these champions bring to our community, from life-saving to competitive excellence.

The Cronulla Sharks have been a pillar of Sutherland Shire sports, fostering the highest number of female players in rugby league, touch, and Oztag across New South Wales, yet their NRLW team faces appalling facility conditions with no federal support, a situation only a Liberal government will address to ensure proper facilities for these athletes.

What a thrill it has been to see Australia, and particularly Cook, punch above its weight on the world stage, with our community represented in record numbers and incredible achievements by athletes across teams like the Cronulla Sharks, Stingers, Aussie Sharks, and Burraneer Women's Rugby Club—each one making Australia and Cook immensely proud.

Attending the awards ceremonies for the esteemed Bate Bay surf clubs—North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, and Elouera Surf Life Saving Club—highlighted the profound sense of community, family, and service that defines these organisations, as well as the exceptional dedication of their members in safeguarding our beaches.

The Sutherland Shire Relay For Life exemplified Cook's community spirit, with 1,207 participants enduring severe weather to raise $360,000 for cancer research. The dedication of volunteers and major sponsors such as Tradies, ANSTO, Carers Gateway, Caringbah Rotary, Genesis Care, Madame Foodie, Peak Health, and Pilates Power and Physiotherapy in Cronulla provided invaluable support. This collective effort highlights the deep sense of community and care inherent in Cook.