Darebin Poet Wins Victorian Poetry Slam
	Local spoken word artist and writer Jay Gould beat a strong field to take out the Victorian Poetry Slam Final held at Experimedia at the State Library of Victoria this month.
	Join the Streets Ahead Community Action Team
	Join the Streets Ahead Community Action Team and help improve the health and safety of children in your neighbourhood.
	Have Your Say on New Playspace Strategy
	Darebin Council is creating a new Playspace Strategy and consultation will start on Saturday 6 December.
	Koorie Culture Showcased This Christmas
	The excitement of the Koorie Night Market returns to Northcote Town Hall on Wednesday 17 December.
	Composting Is Easy - Learn How!
	Darebin Council will hold a free composting and worm farming workshop on Thursday 27 November.
	Celebrate The Festive Season With Your Community
	Hundreds of voices will rise together in song when the Darebin community comes together for Carols in All Nations on Saturday 13 December, 6-10pm.
	International Volunteers Day 2008
	Friday 5 December is International Volunteers Day, a day to thank all those people who dedicate their time and skills to community organisations everywhere.
	Fabulous Entertainment and Gorgeous Gifts!
	The Northcote Town Hall Kris Kringle Night Market will host a fabulous night of entertainment to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability on Thursday 4 December.
	Darebin Gets $681,000 Federal Funds
	The Federal Government has announced $300 million for Local Government infrastructure projects, with $681,000 to go to Darebin.
	Women's Health In The North: Green Travel Winners!
	Women’s Health in the North has won Darebin’s Ride2Work Day Business Challenge for the second year running.
	Kris Kringle Night Market Sparkles Again!
	Pick up beautiful, locally-crafted gifts at the upcoming Kris Kringle Night Market at Northcote Town Hall.
	Australia Day Ambassador To Inspire New Citizens
	The City of Darebin’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2009 will be Dr Bulent (Hass) Dellal OAM.
	Illegal Brothel Proscribed
	Darebin Council has been successful in having an illegal brothel proscribed, meaning it cannot be used for any purpose for three months.
	Palm Removal To Make Cycling Safer
	The St Georges Road Shared Path is to become much safer through the relocation of some sight-obstructing palms.
	Get Involved In The White Ribbon Campaign
	Council is encouraging the whole community to get involved in the White Ribbon Campaign this month and say 'no' to violence against women.
	Fun For All The Family At Darebin Libraries
	There will be something for everyone when Darebin Libraries holds its first ever Family Fun Day on Saturday 22 November at Preston Library.
	Carols: Call For Performers And Stallholders
	The call is now out for new voices to join the Massed Community Choir and community groups to be part of the Christmas Market at Carols in All Nations on 13 December.