Kindergarten Centralised Waiting List
	Kindergarten is recognised by all levels of Government as important to childhood development. The Commonwealth Government has stated that in the next couple of years, 15 hours of kindergarten prior to the first year of school will be provided.
	Exhibitors wanted for Darebin Homemade Beer and Wine Festival
	Local amateur wine makers and beer brewers are invited to register for Darebin’s 2009 Homemade Wine and Beer Festival, to be held on Saturday 7 November.
	Darebin declared nuclear free zone
	Darebin has formally adopted a Nuclear Free Position following a meeting of Darebin Council on Monday.
	Community Health and Wellbeing Plan 2009-13
	Darebin Council has released a draft Community Health and Wellbeing Plan 2009-2013 and seeking community input.
	Community consultation will shape Tram Route 86 Project
	Darebin Council is using extensive community consultation in developing it’s plan to provide a faster, more reliable and accessible tram service to the Darebin community.
	Work set to begin on Lancaster Gate Community Centre
	Darebin’s residents are closer to enjoying the $6.1 million Lancaster Gate Community Centre, with preliminary construction works beginning this month.
	Darebin cuts water use by 50 percent
	Darebin Council has reduced its water consumption by 50 percent since 1999/2000, recently outlined in Council’s Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS) annual review.
	Pantomime delivers holiday fun for the kids
	A forgetful clown, a panda who uses sign language and the villain Mizzda Meaner will keep littlies entertained at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre towards the end of the month.
	Bollywood comes to Darebin
	The sub-continent spectacle of Bollywood is coming to Reservoir next month, with a themed night, Bollywood Blue, to be held at Reservoir Civic Centre on 2nd October.
	A new park in Darebin
	September 18, 2009 is ‘PARKing Day’. This is an event in which the public are invited to take over a car space for a day, making a small public space usually taken up by a car, into a friendly place for people.
	Recycled art at Darebin Resource Recovery Centre
	A new art project is to be launched at Darebin’s Resource Recovery Centre, Reservoir, on 23 September that uses nothing but materials discovered at the Resource Recovery Centre – which is also known as the faithful tip.
	Tip trips on trial for hard rubbish alternative
	Darebin Council is considering a trial providing a limited option for residents to choose between an annual hard rubbish collection and a free trip to the tip each year.
	Taking action to reduce greenhouse emissions across northern Melbourne
	The Northern Melbourne region projected to increase their greenhouse emissions by almost 19 per cent by 2020 unless broad action is taken, according to a report from the Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA).
	Community safety is just a walk in the park
	The Great Merri Creek Walk and the Great Edwardes Lake Walk will bring residents and their families together for an evening stroll with entertainment and a free barbecue dinner.
	Darebin targets affordable housing for those in need
	Darebin Council is considering an audit of Council-owned land, plus a push for a similar action on local State and Federal land, to identify potential sites for affordable housing projects.
	Darebin adopts Vision Zero for safe travel
	Darebin Council is using a Swedish idea as the principle to increase safety for residents on roads and footpaths.
	Council serious about fun for Darebin kids
	Darebin has begun an extensive playspace project to maximise playtime fun for kids in the local area.
	Community encouraged to get involved in Northcote Wayfinding
	Darebin Council is calling for input from the community about laneway upgrades, public art and upgrades to street lighting, which are all planned as part of wayfinding improvements in the Northcote area.
	Free light bulbs and showerheads until end September
	Darebin Council is encouraging people to take advantage of free energy-saving light bulbs and water-saving showerheads before the offer runs out at the end of the month.
	Happy Ramadan from Darebin Mayor
	Darebin Mayor, Cr Diana Asmar, has wished a happy Ramadan to Muslims who are currently going through the Islamic month of fasting.
	Applications open for Christmas Market
	Applications for Christmas Market stalls at the Carols in All Nations event are now open.
	New DISC Bowling Greens Fast and True
	The bowling greens at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) in Thornbury are once again open for play following an extensive refurbishment project.