News and Issues for  May 2013

• Darebin as the Place to Live Council Plan 2013-2017
  Darebin, the Place to Live, sums up what Darebin Council and the community believe is the most important aim of Darebin’s Council Plan 2013-2017. Submissions in response to the proposed Plan are now being accepted.
• Traffic signal box art project to reduce graffiti in Darebin
  Darebin City Council is calling for expressions of interest from residents and community groups for its Traffic Signal Box Community Art Project.
• Cross-Cultural Influences in Contemporary Ceramics
  Tooth & Nail is a dynamic exploration of contemporary artistic practice and cultural influences between Asian and Australian ceramicists curated by Stephen Gallagher, showing now at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.
• Fair, Go, Sport! In The North – celebrating IDAHO
  Darebin Council is joining forces with two other inner city councils this Friday 17 May 2013 for Fair Go, Sport! In the North - a sports and recreation breakfast in recognition of IDAHO - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
• Darebin proposed budget 2013/2014
  Darebin City Council has approved a proposed Budget that will see a significant expansion of existing services and includes a number of major developments.
• DAREBIN HOMEMADE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL – MAY 2013
  Just north of Melbourne’s CBD is a place where new culture meets old, anglo hipsters bond with immigrant grandparents and foodie traditions passed down from generations are shared with the community and celebrated.
• Guru Dudu tours celebrate Northcote
  Darebin City Council is showcasing the new revitalised High Street Northcote by offering walking tours that highlight the new landscaping, tram stops and street furniture.