UN Award Shortlist for Climate Change Work
	In recognition of its action on climate change, Darebin Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in the United Nations (UN) Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards.
	Design Plans Available for Preston Skatepark
	Concept design plans for a new Skatepark and Community Youth Space at TW Blake Park in Preston East will be available from Tuesday 9 June for the community to provide their comments.
	Koorie Night Market Shortlisted for Enterprise Award
	The Koorie Night Market has been shortlisted in the Victorian Indigenous Community Enterprise Award category of the Dardi Victorian Indigenous Business Awards 2009, which recognise the many successes of Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
	Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award Launched
	It’s time for all local song writing talent to step forward for the Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award 2009, which will be launched in association with the Darebin Songwriters’ Guild on Sunday 14 June.
	Borrow a Living Book at Northcote Library
	Interested in finding out what is happening in your local Darebin community to combat climate change? Want to know what you can do to make a difference? Borrow one of Darebin Libraries’ environmentally friendly Living Books.
	Portraits of Greek-Australian Writers Exhibition
	Darebin Libraries is pleased to host Portraits of Greek-Australian Writers, a photographic exhibition at Northcote Library showcasing 20 portraits of Melbourne‘s Greek-Australian writers.
	Strengthening Disability Access and Inclusion
	Darebin Council this week adopted a new policy to help shape the future of access and inclusion in Darebin for residents, employees and visitors with a disability.
	Council Plan 2009-2013 sets Future Direction
	Darebin Council has set its direction for the next four years by approving, in principle, the Council Plan 2009-2013.
	Northcote Town Hall presents Big Bush Dance
	Northcote Town Hall proudly presents Big Bush Dance, taking place on Saturday 13 June at 7pm.
	Council releases 2009/10 Budget
	Darebin Council this week released its proposed 2009/10 Budget, which outlines how Council will deliver services to meet the needs of Darebin’s diverse population over the coming year.
	Koorie Night Market Stallholders at the Long Walk
	Eight Koorie Night Market stallholders have been selected to represent the markets at the Long Walk celebrations on Saturday 23 May at Federation Square.
	Lancaster Gate Funding Announced
	Darebin City Council is pleased to announce they have received a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Government’s Community Infrastructure Program.
	Business Breakfast with Contiki Founder John Anderson
	The second Darebin-Banyule Business Breakfast for 2009 will play host to John Anderson and include a ‘speed networking’ session.
	Funding for Darebin Social Sport for All Project
	Darebin Council has received Victorian Government funding for Darebin Social Sport for All, an innovative pilot project to provide greater sporting opportunities for community members with the lowest participation rates in regular physical activity.
	Darebin Advocates for Action to Address Impact of Gambling
	The City of Darebin is continuing to play a lead role in advocating for action to address the negative impacts of gambling in the local community.
	Take Part in Darebin Music Feast 2009
	Local musicians, music venues and community music groups are encouraged to get involved in the Darebin Music Feast 2009 with applications now open to register an event.
	Accessible Events with Access Enabled Guide
	Local organisations and community groups can now ensure their events are accessible for the whole community with Access Enabled, the new festivals and events disability access guide from Darebin Council.
	Preston Civic Precinct Redevelopment
	Darebin Council is disappointed that funding was not allocated in the State Government Budget 2009-10, announced yesterday, to enable the Preston Civic Precinct redevelopment to proceed as planned.
	Hear ‘Green Cleaning’ Guru at Free Workshop
	Bridget Gardner, an expert in helping businesses and individuals become green and clean, will speak at a free Darebin workshop, 'Buying Green and Avoiding Waste', on Tuesday 19 May.
	Building Capacity To Prevent Violence Against Women
	Darebin Council is considering ways to further its work to prevent violence against women, building on the leadership and current momentum for progressing work in this field.
	Community happy with North East Corridor Suburb Names
	Darebin Council has decided not to continue investigating whether parts of Bundoora and Macleod that lie within the City of Darebin should have a new suburb name after consultation with residents, businesses and organisations revealed it is not required.
	Advocating for local issues
	Darebin Council will advocate for support on key Darebin issues by tabling three motions at this month’s Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting and the 2009 National General Assembly of Local Government, taking place in June.
	Award for Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre
	Darebin Council has received a 2009 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) Victoria Excellence Award in the Asset Management category for engineering innovation used in the redevelopment of Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC).
	Interest in Environmental Advisory Positions
	Darebin residents are increasingly committed to having a voice in the community and contributing to environmental sustainability, with a record 30 applications for six available positions on Council’s Darebin Environmental Reference Group (DERG).