Supporting Dynamic Women at Work
	Darebin Council’s commitment to supporting a diverse, dynamic workforce will be highlighted next week when staff celebrate International Women’s Day.
	Film Festival for Kids
	Northcote Town Hall is proud to present highlights from the Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids on Friday 6 March.
	Making Homes Energy and Water Efficient
	Darebin Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s new Energy Efficient Home Package which will result in significant cuts to energy bills for tenants and home owners.
	Darebin Creek Trail Complete
	A new section of the Darebin Creek Trail will be opened on 3 March, meaning walkers and cyclists can now travel uninterrupted along the 9km route from Darebin Parklands to La Trobe University.
	Consultation Begins on Route 86
	The City of Darebin is inviting community feedback about a proposal to improve tram Route 86.
	Rate Rebate for Pensioners
	Darebin Council has resolved to give eligible pensioners a $50 rebate on their rates bill and plans to work towards lifting the rebate to $100 in future years.
	New Volunteer Service
	Darebin Council is establishing a new ‘one stop’ service for people interested in volunteering and for organisations and groups requiring help with volunteer recruitment, promotion and development of their programs.
	Call For Indigenous Representatives
	Darebin City Council is calling for interested, committed people with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for a position on the Darebin and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Community Council (DATSICC).
	International Women's Day 2009
	An acclaimed author, a folk musician, an artist, an avid gardener and a poet are among a panel of talented woman who will discuss ‘the ART of being a woman’ at Darebin’s International Women’s Day event on 5 March.
	Leaf Litter Clean-Up
	Darebin Council has put in place special leaf clean-up teams to remove the large amounts of leaf litter caused by the heat wave.
	Councillors Set Priorities
	Darebin’s Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management Team have returned from a three-day workshop where they discussed major issues facing the municipality and the priorities for the organisation.
	Festival on soon!
	Top tunes, stylish sounds and beautiful beats will feature in a top-notch day of entertainment at the 2009 Darebin Community and Kite Festival on Sunday March 1.
	Business Breakfast with Neville Norman
	Local business owners and operators will receive tips from Neville Norman on how to ride out Australia’s current economic crisis at the Darebin-Banyule Business Breakfast on 3 March.
	Support for Bushfire Victims
	Darebin Council activated its Emergency Management Response team on Saturday and is providing financial and hands-on assistance to the relief effort.
	Darebin Opposes Changes to Valuations
	Darebin Council will not support proposed changes from the State Government Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) to how property valuations are done.
	Support for $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan
	Darebin Council has given “qualified support” to the long-awaited $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan (VTP).
	Rebuilding East Timor
	Darebin Council’s planning team is assisting in the rebuilding of East Timor by sharing their skills and expertise with planners from Dili, as part of a special program funded through the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) and AusAID.
	Structure Plans Begin for Northland and Reservoir
	Work will now begin on structure plans for the Northland and Reservoir Activity Centres, after Darebin Council endorsed the work this week.
	Koorie Night Market Commemorates National Apology
	Friday 13 February marks one year since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. Join us to celebrate this defining moment in our nation’s history at the Koorie Night Market.
	The Skies Will Fill With Colour at The Festival!
	The Australian Kite Association will fill the skies over Edwardes Lake Park with colour on Sunday 1 March, as part of the 2009 Darebin Community and Kite Festival.
	Planning Amendment for Australian Horizons Site
	An amendment to the Darebin Planning Scheme, which will allow a mixed use development called “Arthurton Row” on the Australian Horizons site in Northcote, will go on public exhibition from 12 February to 13 March.