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Bayside Council to hold community forum on Voice to Parliament

Bayside Council to hold community forum on Voice to Parliament

Next week, prominent Indigenous figures will discuss the proposed constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament at an event in Brighton-Le-Sands.

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

Emboldened by its success at the last council election, safety and sustainability action group Peaceful Bayside is set to become an official local political party.

Aston Brown
Aston Brown
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Bayside Council endorses Yes vote in Voice to Parliament referendum

Bayside Council endorses Yes vote in Voice to Parliament referendum

Council has also applied for a NAIDOC Week grant from the Australian Government

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Q&A with Kogarah’s state election candidates

Q&A with Kogarah’s state election candidates

Hear from candidates contesting the seat of Kogarah in the state election

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Where Baysiders can vote in the NSW election this Saturday

Where Baysiders can vote in the NSW election this Saturday

Election day is approaching: Be informed and make your vote count

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Q&A with Maroubra’s state election candidates

Q&A with Maroubra’s state election candidates

Get to know the candidates for the seat of Maroubra in Saturday’s state election

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Q&A with Rockdale's state election candidates

Q&A with Rockdale's state election candidates

Candidates from the Liberal Party, The Greens and Sustainable Australia Party make their pitch

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Q&A with Heffron’s state election candidates (Part 2)

Q&A with Heffron’s state election candidates (Part 2)

Candidates from the Liberal Party and Sustainable Australia Party make their pitch

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Q&A with Heffron’s state election candidates (Part 1)

Q&A with Heffron’s state election candidates (Part 1)

Candidates from The Greens, Socialist Alliance and Animal Justice Party make their pitch

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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21 candidates contest seats covering parts of Bayside in upcoming state election

21 candidates contest seats covering parts of Bayside in upcoming state election

The Bayside area is represented by four seats, including Maroubra, Heffron, Rockdale, and Kogarah

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Bayside Council rejects proposal to minimise gambling harm

Bayside Council rejects proposal to minimise gambling harm

Council meeting sees passionate plea for harm minimisation measures from Tracy Yuen

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue
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Gardiner Park usage sparks debate at Bayside Council meeting

Gardiner Park usage sparks debate at Bayside Council meeting

Gardiner Park overuse claims are disputed by local sporting groups

Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue