Planned Industrial Action: Wednesday 17 June

Published on 16 June 2026

The Australian Services Union (ASU) 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. 

Some council services may be affected by the ASU’s strike. 

It’s regrettable that the ASU’s industrial action has affected our communities and customers. We will continue to negotiate in good faith with all unions representing our staff and we thank you for your patience. 

We will keep you informed as much as possible. 

Service updates for Wednesday 17 June

Customer Service 

The Preston Customer Service Centre at 274 Gower Street, Preston is open 8.30am–5pm. 

Contact Centre is open for phone enquries.

Northcote and Reservoir customer service centres are closed.

Bin collection and waste services 

Darebin Resource Recovery Centre (DRRC) 

Closed all day. 

Waste collection 

There are some disruptions to bin collections. If your bins were missed today, please bring them back into your property and plan to put them out again on your next usual collection day. 

Parking enforcement

No parking enforcement will take place. Please contact Victoria Police for emergency or safety related parking concerns.

Aged care services

Some services may be impacted.

Libraries 

Northcote Library 

Closed all day. This includes the Customer Service front counter at Northcote Library. 

Northcote Crafters and Warm Winter Read Launch: Author Talk with Fiona Hardy events are cancelled. 

Community members with an immunisation session booked on Wednesday 17 June in the Meeting Room will be assisted with gaining access via the side entrance (between Your Community Health).  

Reservoir Library at Reservoir Community and Learning Centre 

Closed all day. This includes the Customer Service front counter at Reservoir Library. 

Baby Rhymetime and Conversation Café events are cancelled. 

Maternal and Child Health Nurse customers can access services via the dedicated back entrance. 

Fairfield Library at Fairfield Community Centre 

Closed all day. 

Preston Library 

Open 10am–5pm. Closed between 5–8pm.

Toddler Time and Refugee Week Preschool Storytime are cancelled. 

Bundoora Park Farm 

Closed all day, including the cafe. 

Reservoir Leisure Centre 

There may be some disruptions to opening hours. Centre will open at 9am (instead of the usual 5.30am) 

Aquatics

Available: hydro pool, spa, sauna and steamroom 

Closed: 25m and program pools 

Learn to Swim

Some classes have been cancelled throughout the day. Participants will be directly notified. 

Gym

Open from 9am 

Group fitness classes

Classes before 9am are cancelled and other classes throughout the day are being monitored. Registered participants will be directly notified.  

Youth Services

Decibels Music and Arts Studio

Closed

Arts venues

Bundoora Homestead is open. Darebin Arts Centre is closed.