Planned Industrial Action: Thursday 30 July Published on 29 July 2026 The Australian Services Union (ASU) has notified Darebin City Council that it’s members may participate in a four-hour stoppage between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 30 July. Tagged as: , News
Council condemns offensive behaviour Published on 24 July 2026 Darebin City Council condemns the behaviour of a group of spectators at the South Melbourne FC versus Preston Lions FC match held at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday 18 July. Tagged as: , News
New playground at DR Atkinson Reserve in Reservoir Published on 30 June 2026 A new playground at DR Atkinson Reserve in Reservoir is now ready to be enjoyed by local families, with lots of different play options for diverse interests and age groups. Tagged as: , Activities, Budget, Building, Children, Families, Family Friendly, Improvements, News
Planned Industrial Action: Wednesday 17 June Published on 16 June 2026 The Australian Services Union has notified Darebin City Council and the other seven councils joined in multi-employer bargaining that they plan to take a 24-hour work stoppage (strike) on Wednesday 17 June. Tagged as: , News
LGBTIQA+ Action Plan for a more inclusive Darebin Published on 20 May 2026 We’re proud to launch our LGBTIQA+ Action Plan, delivering on Council’s commitment to create a safer and more welcoming Darebin for LGBTIQA+ community members. Tagged as: , Diversity, News, Social
Planned Industrial Action: Tuesday 5 May Published on 04 May 2026 The Australian Services Union has notified Darebin City Council and the other seven councils joined in multi-employer bargaining that they plan to take strike action on Tuesday 5 May. Tagged as: , News
Update on Industrial Action and Waste Collection Published on 30 April 2026 An update on Australian Services Union (ASU) industrial action. Tagged as: , News
Flag Policy adoption Published on 25 March 2026 At the Council Meeting on 24 March 2026, Council resolved to adopt a Flag Policy. Tagged as: , News
Darebin stands with the Fitzroy Stars Published on 02 March 2026 Darebin Council stands in solidarity with the Fitzroy Stars Football and Netball Club. Tagged as: , News
Reducing rat population Published on 02 March 2026 So everyone can enjoy the park, playgrounds and natural environment as pest free as possible, we are running a controlled eradication program to reduce the rat population at Edwardes Lake Playground. Tagged as: , Families, News