Goldstein Media Releases, Law and Order, Community
Bayside and Glen Eira residents and community organisations are being urged to take part in a new Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of violence on young people. This Inquiry adds to the initiative already taken up by the Leader Community Newspapers’ highly successful campaign to raise awareness ... (14-Sep)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
Bayside’s non profit organisations are encouraged to apply for funding as part of the 2009 Volunteer Grants program. Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to assist the work of volunteers.
Since 2001 community organisations have been able to apply for similar funding. Previously such grant... (25-Aug)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
Nominations for the 50th annual Australian of the Year Awards are now open. Bayside residents are encouraged to nominate locals whose contributions and achievements make us proud to be Australian.
“The Australian of the Year Awards programme is a great way to recognise and celebrate the contributio... (27-Jul)
Goldstein Media Releases, The Economy
The Rudd Labor Government recently dumped the Grocery Choice website, finally admitting that it does not lower grocery prices and is simply a waste of taxpayer money.
Andrew Robb, Federal Member for Goldstein, called for the website to be shut down in September 2008. It took the Rudd Labor Go... (01-Jul)
Goldstein Media Releases, Environment, Community
The Rudd Labor Government has scrapped the Coalition’s $8,000 solar panel rebate scheme without warning; leaving Bayside residents and the solar industry frustrated and ultimately worse off.
The $8,000 solar panel rebate was due to expire at the end of the month but as of Tuesday 9 June it ha... (10-Jun)
Goldstein Media Releases, Education and Training
Sandringham resident and Brighton Grammar School student, Mel Chen, will journey to Japan in July to go head to head with other students from all over the world at the International Biology Olympiad Competitions as part of the Science Olympics.
Mr Chen is one of thirteen who were selected from near... (09-Jun)
Goldstein Media Releases, The Economy
The 2009 Federal Budget is a blow to Bayside residents delivering this nation’s biggest ever debt and deficit, forcing Australians to work longer and harder before retirement, pay more for their health care needs and sees the number of unemployed reach one million.
“This Budget reveals the high p... (13-May)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
From 11 to 17 May 2009, Bayside residents are encouraged to celebrate National Volunteer Week, in order to recognise and thank the thousands of volunteers whose hard work keeps hundreds of community groups operating for the benefit of others.
Beginning in 1989, National Volunteer Week recognises... (08-May)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
Say thanks to mum, laugh at dad’s lame jokes, give grandma and grandpa a call, or take the young ones to the footy… These are just some of the easy ways by which Bayside families can celebrate the 7th annual National Families Week, 10 to 16 May 2009.
Coinciding with the United Nations Internation... (29-Apr)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
Local community organisations have the opportunity to develop projects designed to address racism and intolerance thanks to the Diverse Australia Program.
Funding between $5,000 and $50,000 is available for major projects of up to 12 months duration. Funding up to $5,000 is also available to help... (28-Apr)