Archived Media Coverage 2009

This is a selection of media coverage from around Australia in 2009. Due to the volume of coverage Neighbour Day receives it is not possible to re-publish every item. Links are to third-party sites and this content may be discontinued or changed by the owner at any time.

2009

06.06.2009 Caring communities

The Financial Times

30.03.2009 – Neighbour Day a cakewalk for connections by Natasha Percy

Sydney Anglicans, Connect09

29.03.2009 Celebrate Neighbour Day today

Liverpool Leader

24.03.2009 Sunday filled with thanks Community Newspapers

30.03.2009 – A celebration for our youth Bendigo Advertiser Story

29.03.2009 – We all need good neighbours by Andrew Heslop, By Invitation Only, The Sun-Herald, P42 Story

28.03.2009 – Celebrate Neighbour Day today by Danielle Long, Liverpool Leader Story

28.03.2009 – Neighbour Day: Not blind to helping in Highett by Andre Awadalla, Bayside Leader Story

28.03.2009 – Open the doors to Neighbour Day by Jenny Ling, Caulfield Glen Eira Leader Story

26.03.2009 Neighbour Day aims to break down fences Courier Mail

26.03.2009 Neighbour Day aims to break down fences by Phil Hammond, The Courier-Mail Story

26.03.2009 – Love thy neighbour by Reg Domingo, SX News, P13 Story

26.03.2009 – Love thy neighbour by Reg Domingo, SX News, P12 Story

26.03.2009 – It starts with you by Reg Domingo, SX News, P6 Story

26.03.2009 – Andrew Heslop Neighbour Day: How he turned a simple idea into a national movement, SX News, P1 Story

25.03.2009 – Love Thy Neighbour by Reg Domingo, Evolution Publishing Online Story

24.03.2009 – Neighbours get together Albert & Logan News Story

24.03.2009 – Making a difference next door by Christopher O’Leary, Springfield News Story

24.03.2009 – A good day to love thy neighbour by Belinda Berry, South-West News Story

24.03.2009 – Neighbours get together Albert & Logan News Story

23.03.2009 – Lower Templestowe neighbours happy to know friends are around the corner by Danielle Crowe, Manningham Leader Story

22.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor For those who help out, Andrew Heslop, The Age Story

21.03.2009 – High-rise helpers in Prahran by Ainsleigh Sheridan, Stonnington Leader Story

21.03.2009 – Never too busy to help by Nick Moncrieff-Hill, Southern CourierStory

20.03.2009 – Neighbours make a difference after Yarra Valley fires by Brian Allchin, Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader Story

19.03.2009 – Neighbour Day a chance to meet Bendigo Weekly Story

18.03.2009 – Bushfires prove a ‘wake-up callby Dimity Barber, Cranbourne Leader, P8 Story

19.03.2009 – Bushfires prove a ‘wake-up call’ by Dimity Barber, Berwick Leader Story

18.03.2009 – Saviour in sweet Sunday tradition by Lisa Edgerton, Moorabbin Kingston Leader Story

18.03.2009 – The heart of Tamarama by Rob Bates, Wentworth Courier, P6Story

18.03.2009 – G’day from over the fence by Jesse Wray-McCann, Mordialloc Chelsea Leader Story

17.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Love thy neighbour, Andrew Heslop, Southern Courier, P29 Story

17.03.2009 – Friendship kicks on in Werribee by Brooke Kelly, Wyndham Leader Story

17.03.2009 – A message from PM Kevin Rudd by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Cumberland Courier Newspapers Story

17.03.2009 – A day to connect in Melbourne by Anna Prytz, Melbourne Leader Story

116.03.2009 – Neighbour Day – Getting to know you in Bayside by Andre Awadalla, Bayside Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Open the doors to Neighbour Day by Jenny Ling, Caulfield Glen Eira Port Phillip Leader, P9 Story

16.03.2009 – Meet the neighbours by Paul Riordan, Caulfield Glen Eira Port Phillip Leader, P8 Story

16.03.2009 – It’s all good in the ‘hood by Paul Riordan, Caulfield Glen Eira Port Phillip Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Mates that are always there for you by Brigid O’Connell, Moreland Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Friends over the fence in Essendon by Cathy Nilbett, Moonee Valley Leader, P9 Story

16.03.2009 – Boost for city Hume Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Looking out for others Hume Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Know Your Neighbour Bayside Leader Story

16.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Let’s celebrate good neighbours, Andrew Heslop, Penrith Press Story

16.03.2009 – A message from PM Kevin Rudd by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Cumberland Courier Newspapers Story

14.03.2009 – A couple of kind hearts next door by Lisa Muxworthy, Southern Courier Story

13.03.2009 – Befriend your neighbour by Luke Royes, City South News Story

13.03.2009 – A top time to be neighbourly by Martin Beesley, Fairfield Advance Story

13.03.2009 – Day to say thanks by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Southern Courier Story

11.03.2009 – Celebrate your community on Neighbour Day Euroa Gazette Story

11.03.2009 – Central Coast streets ahead in kindness by Jessica Clement, Central Coast Express Advocate Gosford edition Story

10.03.2009 – Everybody needs good neighbours by Wendy Kay, Northside Story

10.03.2009 – A note of thanks by David Imrie, Chair – New Mardi Gras, SX News Story

9.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Neighbour Day, Andrew Heslop, The Bingara Advocate Story

6.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Good neighbours, Andrew Heslop, Bega District News Story

06.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Thanks for neighbours, Andrew Heslop, The Murray Pioneer Story

06.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Celebrate your community, Andrew Heslop, Bay Post Story

06.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Neighbour Day, Andrew Heslop, Queanbeyan Age

05.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Fire brings home value of neighbours, Andrew Heslop, Lake Times Story

05.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Fitting finale?, Marcus, SX News, P6 Story

05.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Willing neighbours, Andrew Heslop, The Magnet Story

05.03.2009 – Street gatherings all the rage for Neighbour Day by Kim Shaw, North Shore Times Story

4.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Neighbours at their best in a disaster, Andrew Heslop, Northern Daily Leader Story

04.03.2009 – Good neighbour tales Liverpool Leader, P16 Story

04.03.2009 – Go wall to wall for friends by Tracey Findlay, Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate Story

04.03.2009 – Letter to the Editor Neighbour Day, Andrew Heslop, The River News Story

04.03.2009 – Good neighbours are pillars of support by Jessica Clement, Central Coast Express Advocate Gosford edition Story

04.03.2009 – An inspiration to all by Kim Shaw, Wentworth Courier, P12 Story

04.03.2009 – March 29 is Neighbour Day The Far North Coaster Magazine Story

04.03.2009 – All aboard for Neighbour Day by Raylene Bliss, Inner West Courier West edition Story

03.03.2009 – Kindness is lauded by Joanne Vella, Canterbury-Bankstown Express Story

03.03.2009 – Make a link with those around you by John Blair, Northern District Times Story

03.03.2009 – Grasmere resident Candace D’Souza says her neighbours are what Neighbour Day is all about by Oliver Murray, Macarthur Chronicle Camden edition Story

03.03.2009 – Eschol Park resident Georgia Downes says her neighbours are what Neighbour Day is all about by Oliver Murray, Macarthur Chronicle Campbelltown edition Story

03.03.2009 – Durham Green resident George Hanger everything Neighbour Day stands for by Oliver Murray, Macarthur Chronicle Wollondilly edition Story

01.03.2009 – Meet the neighbours by Kim Shaw, Southern Courier Story

01.03.2009 – Neighbour Day Arts Splash 3008 Docklands magazine, P4 Story

20.03.2009 Neighbours make a difference after Yarra Valley fires Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader

11.02.2009 Know Your Neighbour Messenger Newspapers

25.02.2009 – Letter to the Editor Stirring speech, Helen, Sydney Star Observer Story

25.02.2009 – Howdy to folks next door by Kim Shaw, Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate Story

25.02.2009 – Nominate your great neighbour now by Kim Shaw, Liverpool Leader Story

25.02.2009 – He wants us to say hello by Kim Shaw, The Manly Daily Story

25.02.2009 – Neighbours: not really that scary by Kim Shaw, Wentworth Courier, P5 Story

24.02.2009 – Hello, neighbours by Kim Shaw, North Shore Times Story

24.02.2009 – Burnside backs ‘at-risk’ register for the elderly by Emily Charrison, Eastern Courier Story

24.02.2009 – Say g’day to your neighbour by Kim Shaw, Fairfield Advance Story

23.02.2009 – Love Thy Neighbour by Kim Shaw, Northside Story

23.02.2009 – It’s easy to be neighbourly by Kim Shaw, Hills Shire TimesStory

19.02.2009 – Rain and shine, thousands gather at Mardi Gras Fair Day by Reg Domingo and Peter Hackney, SX News, P10 Story

19.02.2009 – Letter to the Editor Simon, Hunters Hill, SX News, P8 Story

19.02.2009 – Letter to the Editor Speech and toasts, Sue Edwards, SX News, P8 Story

19.02.2009 – Community spirit by Reg Domingo, SX News, P8 Story

17.02.2009 – United in fight to save lives by Jake Dean, Messenger Community News Story

17.02.2009 – Half of high-risk streets lack bushfire plan by Francesca Belperio, Messenger Community News Story

17.02.2009 – CFS plea – Look out for each other by Jake Dean and Tim Williams, Messenger Community News Story

17.02.2009 – Know your neighbour – residents at-risk database by Emily Charrison, Eastern Courier Story

17.02.2009 – Know your neighbour – it’s more than just a meal by Jake Dean, Messenger Community News Story

16.02.2009 – Fair Day kicks off Mardi Gras by Peter Hackney, SX News Story

13.02.2009 – Letter to the Editor Day of tribute and thanks, Meredith Powell, The Border Mail Story

13.02.2009 – Let’s protect our communities before tragedy strikes by Matt Deighton, Editor-in-Chief, Messenger Community News Story

12.02.2009 – Fair Day Top Picks SX News, P29 Story

11.02.2009 – Community spirit alive and well by Jane Tonkin, Messenger Community News Story

11.02.2009 – Nominate SA’s Best Neighbour and win a night at the Stamford Grand East Torrens Messenger Story

11.02.2009 – Nominate SA’s Best Neighbour and win a night at the Stamford Grand Hills & Valley Messenger Story

11.02.2009 – Nominate SA’s Best Neighbour and win a night at the Stamford Grand Eastern Courier, P1 Story

11.02.2009 – Nominate SA’s Best Neighbour and win a night at the Stamford Grand News Review Messenger Story

11.02.2009 – There’s strength in neighbours Standard Messenger Story

11.02.2009 – There’s strength in neighbours by Emily Charrison, City Messenger, P12 Story

11.02.2009 – Nominate SA’s Best Neighbour and win a night at the Stamford Grand City Messenger Story

11.02.2009 – Know Your Neighbour: A message from Premier Rann East Torrens Messenger Story

09.02.2009 – Qantas gets neighbourly by D.D. McNicoll, Strewth!, The Australian, P14 Story

06.02.2009 – Keep an eye on elderly neighbours in the heat Coffs Coast Advocate Story

06.02.2009 – As heat returns SA residents asked to make sure elderly residents are okay Coober Pedy Regional Times Story

06.02.2009 – Extreme fire danger in NSW heatwave ABC News Online Story

05.02.2009 – We Love Fair Day samesame.com.au Story

04.02.2009 – Fair Dinkum by Reg Domingo, SX News, P14 Story

02.02.2009 – Neighbour in need by D.D. McNicoll, Strewth!, The Australian, P7 Story

01.02.2009 – Slight relief in sight for Adelaide Telstra BigPond News www.bigpondnews.com Story

01.02.2009 – Relief in sight for scorched SA news.com.au Story

01.02.2009 – Love thy neighbour Q Magazine midsumma edition Magazine

24.01.2009 – It’s time to be neighbourly Southern Courier Story

15.01.2009 – Get ready for a street party North Shore Times Story

13.01.2009 – Start planning for street party Penrith Press, P11 Story

12.01.2009 – Check with council before getting neighbourly Central Coast Express Advocate Story

08.01.2009 – Missed someone SX News, P8 Letter