The Bundoora Park Golf Course is closed until further notice due to fire damage.
Published on 30 September 2026
Last night, City of Melbourne voted to recognise 26 January as Australia’s national day and acknowledged that any decision to change the date is a matter for the Australian Government.
Darebin City Council recognises that this decision may cause sadness and pain, and we extend our full support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Darebin resolved in 2017 to oppose Australia's national celebration being held on 26 January out of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, many of whom identify this date with invasion and oppression. Darebin’s position on this matter has not changed.
The City of Darebin is home to one of Melbourne's largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, and we value our long-standing relationship with this community.
We support the celebration of Australia’s national identity, just not on 26 January, and will continue to advocate for the federal government to move Australia’s national day celebrations to another date.