Published on 20 November 2025
We are pleased to announce the election of Cr Emily Dimitriadis as Mayor and Cr Matt Arturi as Deputy Mayor.
The election took place at a Council meeting held in the Preston City Hall on 20 November 2025.
Mayor Dimitriadis said, “It is an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of Darebin. I take on this role with humility and pride.”
As Darebin stretches across 53 square kilometres of land from the inner northern suburbs of Northcote and Fairfield to Reservoir and Bundoora, Mayor Dimitriadis committed to working collaboratively with the entire community.
“I will lead with integrity, and I will walk beside our community – a community that shows up for one another and chooses connection, hope and respect. I will listen to our community and ensure a commitment to inclusion, justice and human rights, action on climate emergency and I will commit to building a city that reflects the very best of who we are,” Mayor Dimitriadis said.
Deputy Mayor Cr Matt Arturi said, “I am looking forward to working with this fantastic community who I am so lucky to represent and be a part of, and I will ensure that we place the Darebin community at the centre of all our decision-making. I commit to working respectfully and collaboratively with the councillor group for everyone in Darebin."
Mayor Emily Dimitriadis represents South East Ward and Deputy Mayor Matt Arturi represents North East Ward.