Darebin Youth Summit 2009
	Darebin secondary students will meet on Friday 7 August at the seventh annual Youth Summit, which this year has the theme ‘enhancing awareness of young people with a disability’.
	Forum to address concerns of international students
	Melbourne International College students are invited to attend a student forum in Preston this coming Tuesday to have their questions and concerns addressed, following the recent collapse of the college.
	The Darebin Songwriters Award closes on Friday 7 Aug
	If you are a songwriter living in the City of Darebin it’s time to step forward for the Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award 2009.
	Nominations open for International Women’s Day Committee
	Darebin City Council is inviting members of the community to nominate for the International Women’s Day Committee.
	Council to conduct census of Darebin businesses
	Darebin Council is conducting a census of all business and community service properties in the municipality to collect valuable information for future planning in the region.
	Preventing car theft through Operation Bounceback
	Darebin Council is helping the local community to hit back at car theft through the anti-theft initiative Operation Bounceback which will be launched on Wednesday, 5 August.
	Darebin Council announces 2009/10 Community Grants
	Darebin Council has approved more than $500,000 in funding for community groups and not-for-profit organisations under its Community Grants program.
	Shane Wakelin to launch Darebin's Community Climate Change Action Plan
	Former Collingwood defender Shane Wakelin will launch Darebin Council's Community Climate Change Action Plan on Thursday 13 August at Northcote Town Hall.
	Darebin Committed to Cleaner Air for Residents
	A Clean Air Strategy approved by Darebin Council this week will help to reduce air pollution and allow Darebin residents to breathe easier well into the future.
	Welcoming International Students to Darebin
	All international students living or studying in the northern Melbourne suburbs are invited to a civic reception on 2 August, organised by Darebin Council to formally welcome students from overseas to the local community.
	Darebin applauds valuations system decision
	Darebin Council has welcomed the decision by the State Government to reconsider its proposal for Councils to transfer their rates valuations powers to the Valuer-General Victoria.
	Upgrade of Preston Library surrounds
	Darebin Council is set to commence a transformation of the open space surrounding Preston Library following a $290,000 grant from the State Government’s Creating Better Places Program for the design and implementation of the upgrade.
	The new generation Northland Youth Centre
	Free Internet access, jewellery making, radio broadcasting facilities, video game consoles, homework assistance, space for art displays and counselling, all in the one place. What more could a young person ask for?
	Avoid Winter Heating Bill Shock!
	Darebin Council can help residents who have received a big shock from their first winter electricity bills opt for more energy efficient heating and save money at the same time.
	Addressing food security in Darebin
	Darebin Council has received further funding from the Department of Human Services to continue its work into developing a Food Security Strategy for the municipality.
	Delivering local pathways to employment
	Twelve East Reservoir residents will graduate tomorrow from a 12 week garbage driver training course, developed by Darebin Council to deliver pathways to employment as part of the East Reservoir Neighbourhood Renewal initiative.
	New trees for Station Street in Fairfield
	Darebin Council will plant 12 new street trees within the Fairfield Shopping Village on Station Street.
	Next phase for Preston City Oval sports development
	Darebin Council has approved the recommendations made in a sports scoping study, undertaken in consultation with key user groups to determine the future development and improvement options for Preston City Oval.
	Advocating for the future of GreenPower
	Darebin Council will write to the Minister for Climate Change and local Members of Parliament advocating that all GreenPower purchases result in emission reductions beyond the target proposed under the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
	Route 86 Community Reference Groups formed
	Four Community Reference Groups have been established as part of Darebin Council’s Tram Route 86 Corridor Improvement Project.
	Mayoral Fundraising Ball: Unmask a Cure for MS
	The whole community is encouraged to support the Mayoral Fundraising Ball, hosted by Darebin Mayor, Cr Diana Asmar, on Friday 20 November to help research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
	Funding to support overseas students
	Darebin Council has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government to commit $50,000 towards Council’s leadership role in supporting the rights and wellbeing of international students in the municipality.
	Call for DATSICC members
	Darebin Council is calling for interested, committed people with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for two available positions on the Darebin and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Community Council (DATSICC).
	Council sets strategic direction
	Darebin Council has adopted the Council Plan 2009-2013, which sets the strategic direction for Council during its four-year term and reflects the key issues facing Darebin.
	2009/10 Budget adopted
	Darebin Council has formally adopted the 2009/10 operating and capital works Budget to deliver a wide range of services to the community in the coming year, including significant capital works projects and important new initiatives.