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The Melbourne North Jobs Fair is a regional jobs fair being organized by the State and Federal Departments of Employment with assistance from the Northern region Councils, including Darebin Council.

This one day event is likely to attract over 4000 job seekers from the region, and will be open to all members of the community who are looking for work.

Employers have the opportunity to be an exhibitor on the day, promote their current job vacancies and meet genuine job seekers face to face. If you can't attend there is also the option of advertising your vacancies on a jobs board at the event.

Details:
Date:  Thursday 3 August
Time: 1 - 7pm
Location: University Hill Conference Centre (30 Graduate Road, Bundoora).

To register as a job advertiser or exhibitor, please complete the registration form.

Expressions of interest close 14 July.

Further information
Phone: 8470 8602
Email: philip.obrien@darebin.vic.gov.au

Criteria for Young Achiever Nomination:

- must be 25 years or younger

- must have been with the organisation for more than 12 months

- demonstrated outstanding achievement in their particular field

- has clear career aspirations

- has an outstanding attitude to their work and fellow employees

- has made a significant contribution to their company

The Young Achiever must be available to attend and present at the NBAA Business Breakfast on Thursday, 7 September 2017.

Please complete the online Nomination Form by 4pm, Friday 28 July 2017.

Setting the budget is one of the most challenging things we do as a Council, and with your help and feedback we’ll work hard to get the balance right. Cazaly Ward residents are invited to attend the final of our Community Budget Consultations with Darebin Councillors

The St Georges Road bike path and surrounding vegetation will be restored by Melbourne Water once the pipeline work has been completed.

For more information and regular updates please visit the Melbourne Water website or phone 1800 754 077.

People shared things they wish they knew when they were younger, affirmations and things they have learnt and want to remember. Many Darebin people across six Council and community events participated - here are some of their messages to all of us.

Explore the Messages to Myself Booklet.

Free Wi-Fi is now fully operational in the following shopping centres:

• High Street, Preston
• Station Street, Fairfield
• Broadway, Reservoir
• High Street, Northcote and Westgarth
• Edwardes Street, Reservoir
• Spring Street, Reservoir

For more detail on coverage areas please see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

How do I access the Free Wi-Fi service?

• Turn on Wi-Fi
• Select “Free Darebin Wi-Fi” (in Preston, Fairfield and Reservoir) or “Darebin Free Wi-Fi” (in Northcote and Westgarth) and connect
• Click on your internet browser from your menu page and select “sign in to Wi-Fi” when prompted
• Accept the terms and conditions
• Enjoy free Wi-Fi!

Problems?

If you have problems accessing the service and need help, there are service technicians available, at portal@infrastructurelogic.net.au or by calling:

• Ph: 1300 765 543 for Preston, Reservoir, Fairfield
• Ph: 1300 135 249 for Northcote and Westgarth

This free Wi-Fi service has been made available to you by Darebin City Council with the assistance of business owners and operators in the coverage areas and with the assistance of our industry partners Infrastructure Logic and Easyweb Digital.

Opportunities for Business

Businesses in Preston, Reservoir and Fairfield will be able to list and promote their businesses on a marketing portal (coming soon), this is already available in Northcote and Westgarth. 

If you would like to know how you can use the services to market your business products and services, please contact us.

Business Development

Ph: 8470 8344