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DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018
IN THIS EDITION:
Spotlight on Darebin Libraries
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Save hundreds off your
energy bill with Solar Savers
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From toddler age to twilight years, Darebin Libraries offer Playgroups – not just for kids!
something for every age group and interest. page 7
YOUR COUNCILLORS Rucker Ward
Kim Le Cerf (Mayor) Trent McCarthy Susan Rennie
Mayor@darebin.vic.gov.au Trent-McCarthy@cr.darebin.org Susan-Rennie@cr.darebin.org
T 8470 8500 | M 0419 750 457 M 0419 750 604 M 0419 750 035
Cr Kim Le Cerf Cr Trent McCarthy Cr Susan Rennie
Darebin is home to many Council’s Solar Saver program Darebin is a great place to live
outstanding creatives and I was has provided huge benefits to because there is always so much
delighted to recently award one Darebin homeowners in recent going on. If you are not sure
of them the prestigious, national years but until now renters have where to begin, try our fabulous
2017 Darebin Art Prize. Claire been left out. I’m thrilled that free libraries. They have books
Lambe’s entry was selected from phase two of Darebin’s Solar and magazines but also author
more than 700 works submitted Saver is expanding the award- talks, workshops and other
from artists from all over Australia. winning program to any Darebin activities. We are particularly
The standard of work was resident – homeowners and encouraging people who haven’t
exceptional. You can vote for your renters – so that many more visited a library in a while
favourite work in the People’s residents can reduce their power (perhaps even never!) to come
Choice Award at Bundoora bills. The Solar Saver program is on in. To make it even easier, we
Homestead until the exhibition a great option for most are opening Preston library until
closes on 4 March. households and I encourage you 10pm on Thursday nights.
to investigate whether it’s
In October, Council lodged suitable for your home. For families with young children,
a joint submission to the playgroups are fun and
Australian Electoral Commission Do you love the holidays but not supportive. Parents and carers
together with Wurundjeri Tribe the waste? It’s one of the most share information and ideas and
Land and Compensation Cultural wasteful times of the year but it make new friends. I’m still in
Heritage Council Aboriginal needn’t be. My family will be touch with the parents I met on
Corporation and Yarra City taking the challenge to cut joining a group 12 years ago
Council supporting a name change down on what we toss out, when my eldest daughter was
for the Federal Electorate of especially after Christmas. I born! Darebin also has
Batman to Simon Wonga. We especially like the idea of getting Supported Playgroups which
see supporting a name change creative in the kitchen on mix play with advice and
as an important step towards National Leftovers Day on support to new parents.
achieving a shared, inclusive and Boxing Day to make sure
reconciled national identity. leftovers don’t go to waste. The Get Active in Darebin
Program can help you stay fit
Council’s new animal welfare If you like movies and the and healthy in the New Year.
facility in Epping is now open. outdoors, don’t forget to pencil The summer program starts in
The centre provides shelter into your calendar the Mayer early February and is a great
and adoption services for lost Park Open Air Cinema way to enjoy the outdoors and
and abandoned animals. screenings in Thornbury – more some of Darebin’s beautiful
If you’d like to provide a caring details are inside. Entry is free parks and recreation reserves.
home to an abandoned animal, and the events include market Find out more inside!
consider adopting a pet from stalls and food trucks.
the centre, which is located at
20 Companion Place.
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE
I am honoured to be serving
the Darebin community as NEW WEBSITE KEEPS COUNCIL TO ACCOUNT
Mayor for a second term and
look forward to continuing
to work closely with you on We’ve recently launched a new interactive website that’s
many important issues. packed with information, images and videos and clearly
sets out Council’s vision and plan for the future.
We have an ambitious plan for this
City over the next four years to Its simple design means you It’s one of the ways we are
address the challenges that our can easily navigate through the enhancing Council’s transparency
city and community face, most website to the topics that interest and accountability so you can
notably in relation to climate you and find out what Council keep track of our progress
change, population growth and promises to deliver on those issues. and performance.
growing inequality. Our Council
Plan 2017-2021 sets out how we Performance reports will be
will tackle these issues and work uploaded to the website each To visit the website go to
with the community to make quarter so that you can see how darebin2021.org or call
we are meeting our commitments 8470 8888 for more information.
positive change in Darebin.
We have developed an interactive and providing value to Darebin.
website that clearly sets out what
we aim to achieve and have
developed an action plan that
explains how we will get there.
DAREBIN RECOGNISED FOR STRENGTHENING
Please explore the website and tell
OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
us what you think.
I was disappointed, along with
Council recently received recognition for its outstanding
community members, with VCAT’s
contribution to multicultural Victoria at Victoria’s Multicultural
decision in late October regarding
Awards for Excellence.
Preston Market, which has given The high commendation for the
the go-ahead to development Government and Civic Leadership
at the market site. The market is Award was presented in recognition
an important community asset of Council’s interfaith and intercultural
- we will continue to advocate programs and initiatives.
on behalf of the community to
protect it and we’ll work with the The Government and Civic Leadership
Victorian Planning Authority to Award recognises government
develop a masterplan for the site. bodies for major initiatives that The Darebin Intercultural
have strengthened multiculturalism Centre is a dedicated space
Inside you’ll see some highlights in their communities. for intercultural activities
from Council’s recently released and celebrations. If you’d
annual report for 2016-2017. It’s Some of Darebin’s key interfaith like to receive the centre’s
been a busy and productive year. and intercultural programs include the email newsletter, visit
Social Inclusion Victorian Interfaith darebin.vic.gov.au/newsletters
I wish everyone a safe Networks Conference 2016,
and happy 2018! Interfaith Harmony Week events The awards were presented
at the Darebin Intercultural Centre, by the Victorian Multicultural
Cr Kim Le Cerf interfaith tours and the Say No to Commission on behalf of the
Mayor Racism bystander program. Victorian Government.
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SPEED REDUCTIONS A SNAPSHOT OF COUNCIL SERVICES
SAVING LIVES IN
DAREBIN How did we perform this year?
The Council elections held on 22 October
Darebin Council has 2016 ushered in a new era for Darebin.
committed to reducing For the first time in Council’s history, a
the impact of crashes majority of women Councillors were elected.
on our roads, and one
way of achieving this is The new Council declared a state of climate
through the speed emergency at their first meeting. They did
reduction program. this because they recognised the need to
restore a safe climate – at emergency speed –
So far, a total of 16 Darebin
to reduce the effects of climate change.
roads have been reduced
from 60 kilometres per hour After months of consulting with almost 1,000
to 50 kilometres per hour, residents, businesses and other stakeholders,
and the reduction in crashes the Council Plan 2017-2021 was adopted and
is already evident. came into effect on 1 July 2017.
An analysis of VicRoads
crash data shows that since Annual Report 2016/17 Highlights
the speed limit reductions, • The Get Active in Darebin program, which offers a range of free
there have been 36 less crashes community-based exercise sessions and low-cost social sport
per year on the 21 kilometres opportunities, was attended by 1,200 people.
of roads, with 11 less crashes
resulting in hospitalisation, • More than 2,000 trees were planted in streets across Darebin and
and an average of 1.5 lives 2,400 plants and trees were given to residents and community groups.
saved per year.
• Council hosted 45 business events, which were attended by
almost 1,900 people.
In working towards a zero toll
on our roads, the evidence
shows that Council’s target The statistics below are taken from the Annual Report
of reducing the speed limit to highlighting our performance in 2016/2017.
40 kilometres per hour across
30 per cent of the municipality Percentage success rate for bins collected on scheduled day 99.9%
is definitely a step in the Investment in infrastructure (roads, drains and bridges) $7.84M
right direction.
Total number of planning permits processed 1,402
Council will soon be inviting Kilometres of sealed local roads swept 6,120km
feedback for the Safe Travel English as a Second Language classes offered at the
227
Strategy 2018-2028. Intercultural Centre
Volume of recyclables collected 14,034 tonnes
Length of off-road shared bicycle paths 30.6km
Number of active library members 23,266
Box office sales at arts and entertainment venues $1,171,915
Telephone enquiries resolved at first point of call
87.4%
by Customer Service
Community satisfaction rating out of 100 with Council’s overall
67
performance (metropolitan Melbourne average overall satisfaction was 65.3)
Community grants and other contributions $1,535,000
Percentage of sports grounds delivered ready
100%
for competition use on time
Community satisfaction rating for overall
86.9%
environmental performance
Council’s Annual Report 2016/2017 is now available to view and
download at darebin.vic.gov.au/AnnualReport or call 8470 8888
to request a copy by post.
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ADVOCATING FOR
OUR COMMUNITY
Council is committed to
securing funding for projects
that deliver important social,
economic and environmental
benefits for our community.
In the lead up to the Northcote
by-election, Council met with
candidates and local and state
MPs to advocate on behalf of
the community about important
local issues.
Top priorities included:
• funding a multi sports stadium
for Darebin to increase female
participation in sport
• improving the Victorian
SPOTLIGHT ON DAREBIN LIBRARIES Government’s Public Housing
Renewal Program to increase and
Libraries are so much more than a place to borrow books. improve the provision of quality
housing for the most vulnerable
The summer holidays are a great Borrow an iPad or laptop members of our community
time to discover your local library. You can now borrow an iPad or
Did you know that your library laptop to use in the library at • removing three additional
membership also gives you access Reservoir. All you need is your level crossings in Preston
to free wifi, local and family history membership card to borrow a which cause traffic congestion,
resources, as well as movies, music, device and settle into a comfy accidents and limit how
newspapers and magazines – chair in the library. frequently rail services run
including many items in a range
of languages. What’s coming up? • reducing gambling harm caused
#resolvetoread by the $84 million lost by the
Not only can you borrow to your Darebin community every year
A book-a-day recommendation
heart’s content, every month through electronic gambling
throughout January to kick start
there are events and workshops
your summer reading.
scheduled ranging from author • taking urgent action on Climate
talks and art exhibitions to Emergency – we want the state
Pop into one of the libraries or
computer skills classes, programs government to follow our lead
keep your eye on the daily posts
for kids of all ages and much more. and declare a climate emergency
at facebook.com/darebinlibraries
and discover 31 of the best books and take urgent action now.
The best thing about all of this is
from 2017.
it’s completely free! If you haven’t These are important issues that
been to a library in a while, now is we can’t resolve on our own.
Find a library near you
a great time to rediscover all the We will continue to seek support
library has to offer. There are four libraries in Darebin and funding from other levels of
– Preston, Northcote, Fairfield and government to improve our City.
What’s new at the libraries? Reservoir. To find one near you
visit darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au
Libraries After Dark
or call 1300 655 355.
Preston Library is now open until
10pm on Thursday nights. Come
Sign up to the Whats On Darebin
and find something interesting
Libraries eNewsletter for all
to do. There’ll be regular free the latest events and features.
events including live music, movie To subscribe visit
screenings, craft circles and more. darebin.vic.gov.au/subscribe
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SAVE HUNDREDS OFF
YOUR ENERGY BILL
WITH COUNCIL’S HELP
Have you been thinking about
installing solar panels?
Well now is the perfect time.
Following the success of the first
round of the Solar Saver program,
Council is investing a further $10
million to help an additional 2,000
households install solar panels
over the next two years.
Initially Solar Saver was only open
to pensioners and low-income
households, but in a bid to double
the amount of solar power
generated in Darebin, Council
has opened the program to
all residents, whether you’re a
home owner or renter.
Kingsbury resident, Mai has
started to reap the rewards
after having solar installed on
her house during the first phase
of Solar Saver.
“We are really happy with our
solar system. We’re saving on our
energy bills and it means we don’t
need to worry so much,” said Mai.
“The cost of installing solar means
it’s not even a possibility for many
The Solar Saver program is What makes the program even
low income families, so this help
one of the ways Council is more appealing now is the
from Council to cover the initial
responding to the Climate increased feed-in tariff. This is
outlay is such a good idea.”
Emergency and helping residents the payment households receive
save money while cutting for any power that is fed back
Under the program, Council
greenhouse emissions. into the grid. As of 1 July 2017,
pays the upfront costs of your
the State Government raised the
solar system and then you
We have done all the ground minimum tariff from 5.8 cents
(or your landlord) will pay a
work for residents by choosing per kilowatt hour to 11.3 cents -
small additional charge on
a reliable supplier with quality meaning even low-energy users
each quarterly rates payment
systems and extended warranties can pay back the cost of a solar
until the full cost is repaid.
and we’ve been able to get the system faster, making it even
panels at great prices. more worthwhile and affordable.
Participants have up to 10
years to make the repayments.
Depending on factors including The Solar Saver program is a
Some residents will be eligible
your power usage, you can great option for most households
for zero interest. The program
expect to save at least $200 so why not investigate its
will give more people access to
a year for a small system and potential for your home?
solar and will help landlords, real
estate agents and renters to work with a larger system you could
To find out more and register your
together to share the benefits. possibly save up to $1000 a interest visit darebin.vic.gov.au/solar
year on your energy bills. or phone 8470 8888.
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NEW ANIMAL
WELFARE FACILITY
The new Epping Animal
Welfare Facility is now open.
The centre provides shelter,
accommodation and adoption
services for lost and abandoned
VCAT GIVES THE GO-AHEAD FOR PRESTON animals whose owners can’t
MARKET DEVELOPMENT be identified.
It has a permanent onsite veterinary
On 27 October, the Victorian We will work constructively with service to care for injured or ill
and Civil Administration Tribunal the Victorian Planning Authority animals and to provide vaccination
(VCAT) made a decision regarding to deliver the best outcome and de-sexing services for unclaimed
Preston Market, which will allow possible for our community, over animals so they can be adopted.
development at the market site, the two years they have been
including two 10-storey and one given to update the master plan The facility was developed in
14-storey residential apartment for the Preston Market site. partnership between the Cities of
building; plus additional retail space Whittlesea, Moreland and Darebin
including the relocation of the and is managed and operated by
Aldi Supermarket to Murray Road. the RSPCA (Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Council is disappointed that
its position to refuse the planning Darebin residents who have lost
application was not supported their pet or would like to adopt
by VCAT and we will continue a pet should contact the Epping
to advocate on behalf of the Animal Welfare Facility on 8401 6600.
community for an outcome that You can download VCAT’s
decision regarding the Preston
supports a strong and viable Market at vcat.vic.gov.au The centre is located at
fresh food market. 20 Companion Place, Epping.
REPORT AN ABANDONED VEHICLE
Last year Council received 1,246 complaints about abandoned and wrecked vehicles.
If you notice a vehicle on your street A council officer will inspect Did you know?
that has not been moved for a while the vehicle, and may place an You can donate unwanted
and you are not sure who owns it, Unregistered or Abandoned vehicles to Kids Undercover,
have a chat with your neighbours. Vehicle Notice on the vehicle a not-for-profit organisation
Someone may have friends or family in an attempt to contact dedicated to preventing youth
staying with them. the owner. homelessness. Visit kuc.org.au
to find out more.
If your neighbours also don’t know who If the vehicle is not moved,
the vehicle belongs to, you can check it can be impounded. If it is
To report an abandoned vehicle
its registration status on the VicRoads not claimed after seven days, contact Council on 8470 8888 or
website. You can contact Council to it will be sold, donated, email mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au
report an abandoned vehicle. or destroyed.
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DAREBIN’S FIRST
OCTOPUS SCHOOL
Reservoir West Primary School
was selected to pilot the
Octopus School Program
in 2018.
Darebin Council will work closely
with the school in 2018 to develop
a range of programs and
infrastructure projects to create
a safe school precinct that makes
it easy for students and families
to walk and cycle to school.
The types of new programs and
projects could range from safer
and better crossing points on
walking and cycling routes, to
classroom active travel count
competitions. Congratulations
Reservoir West Primary School!
For more information and safe
travel tips for school children visit
darebin.vic.gov.au/traveltoschool
PLAYGROUPS – Playgroups usually meet once
NOT JUST FOR KIDS! a week (during school terms)
in a range of locations across
Darebin, including parks, with KINDERGARTEN
With over 60 playgroups in most being free or low cost ENROLMENTS FOR 2019
Darebin, you are bound to to attend.
find something perfect for
your family. You may also be eligible to Applications for the first
attend one of Council’s six round of pre-kindergarten and
Playgroups offer a supportive Supported Playgroups, funded
kindergarten for 2019 open on
environment for children to have 1 February until 30 April 2018.
by State Government and
fun and develop social skills by facilitated by qualified Council Applications received after 30 April
learning through play. They are staff. Supported Playgroups will still be accepted, but will be
also an opportunity for parents combine play with useful treated as late applications.
and carers to make new friends parenting skills and advice for
and share ideas and information. additional parenting support. To enrol in a funded kindergarten
program, your child must be at least
Thornbury mum, Ali said her To find out if your family is eligible, four years old by 30 April 2019.
daughter Ivy looks forward to call 8470 8920 or email
playgroup every week. early.years@darebin.vic.gov.au
Application forms will be
available from 1 February at
“She really enjoys going to Council Customer Service Centres,
playgroup each week and playing For more information or to find early childhood services, maternal
with the other children. It’s a a playgroup near you, visit and child health centres and
darebin.vic.gov.au/playgroups can be downloaded from
change of scene from home
or contact our Playgroups Officer darebin.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
and there are a lot of different on 8470 8347. or call 8470 8888.
toys to play with,” said Ali.
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RE-IMAGINING
RUTHVEN: COMMUNITY
CELEBRATES NEW SPACE
On a sunny Saturday in
October, 350 local residents
attended Darebin Council’s
Family Fun Day at the former
Ruthven Primary School site
in Reservoir.
The event was a combination of
celebration and workshops, with
residents providing feedback and
ideas on how they’d like to see Council, with guidance from a
their neighbourhood’s newest specially formed Community
open space used. Reference Group, will create
a master plan for the former
Last year Council purchased the Ruthven Primary School, looking
former school from the Victorian at improving access to the site, To view the progress
Government, along with part landscaping and environmental of the project, go to
yoursaydarebin.com.au/ruthven
of the old Lakeside Secondary considerations as well as open or call 8470 8381.
College in Reservoir. space and early learning uses.
TRANSPORT AND HOME
MAINTENANCE
Are you a Darebin resident
over 65 years of age who is
eligible for the Commonwealth
Home Support Program*?
If so, you can access Council’s
GET ACTIVE IN DAREBIN community transport and home
maintenance services, which help
Stretch, breathe and dance the community to remain safe,
your way through 2018. connected and independent in
If you need help and you want to
their own home.
Have you ever wanted to try Pilates? enquire about costs or book home
Or perhaps you’ve wondered what maintenance services call 8470 8445.
Qi Gong is? Council’s Get Active in Community transport
Darebin program is an opportunity Do you need help to get to the Smoke Detector Battery Register
to enjoy the outdoors while taking local shops, medical appointments
part in free fitness activities and The Smoke Detector Battery
or social activities? Council provides
low cost social sports. Register is a new free service.
transport with friendly, trusted
Twice a year, we’ll call to remind
drivers. Pre-book on 8470 8292
Come along and try something new you to replace the batteries in your
for door to door service within
and meet new people. What’s smoke alarm or we can arrange
Darebin. Cost: $4.40.
stopping you? We would love to see for a home maintenance officer
you there. The summer timetable to change the batteries for you.
will launch in early February. Home maintenance Call 8470 8445 to register.
and modification
All classes are presented by
qualified professionals. Home maintenance officers
carry out all kinds of repairs
Look out for the program online, from fixing doors, locks and *To find out if you are eligible
visit darebin.vic.gov.au/getactive hinges to unblocking drains for the Commonwealth Home
For more information, call 8470 8888 Support Program, contact
or email leisure@darebin.vic.gov.au
or even changing a light bulb. My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
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DAREBIN RESIDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS ART PRIZE
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre recently announced
local artist Claire Lambe as the winner of the 2017 Darebin
Art Prize for her striking work, She never speaks about herself,
she could be anything.
Artists from across Australia The panel also congratulated
presented their work in this Anna Finlayson, Joshua Petherick
major exhibition which included and Matthew Greaves whose work
a $10,000 acquisitive prize and was highly commended.
$1,000 People’s Choice Award.
You can view the free exhibition
The Darebin Art Prize is a until 4 March and vote for your
biennial multi-medium award favourite artwork in the $1,000
for excellence in contemporary People’s Choice Award.
visual art.
The Homestead also has a café
The judging panel included offering coffee, lunch and snacks.
Professor of Art and Performance
at Deakin University David Cross, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre For more information visit
bundoorahomestead.com
artist Lou Hubbard and Curator is open from Wednesdays to or call 9496 1060.
of Bundoora Homestead Art Sundays and is located at 7
Centre Claire Watson. Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora.
SUBMISSION TO RENAME THE FEDERAL ELECTORATE OF BATMAN
Council has lodged a written submission to The Australian The Wurundjeri Council has given
Electoral Commission (AEC) on behalf of the Wurundjeri Tribe its support to the name change
Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council Aboriginal and affirmed the name Gumbri,
Corporation (Wurundjeri Council), and Yarra City Council, who was a descendant of Be Be
supporting a name change for the Federal Electorate of Jern and the great niece of William
Batman to Simon Wonga. Barak. Council formally endorsed
the recommended name of Gumbri
The Wurundjeri Council said the We see supporting a name change in July 2017. The statutory process
renaming of the Federal Electorate as an important step towards is now underway and if a name
of Batman to Simon Wonga would achieving a shared, inclusive and change is endorsed by Council,
mean a lot to the Traditional Owners reconciled national identity. a proposal to rename Batman
of the region, the Wurundjeri people, Park will be submitted to the
as well as the local Aboriginal Batman Park renaming
Geographical Names Board
community. Simon Wonga was Last year, hundreds of Darebin for consideration.
a Wurundjeri Elder and became residents participated in
Ngurungaeta (leader) of the consultations and community If a name change is approved, we
Woi wurrung clans following the conversations with Elders from will engage with the community
death of his father Billibellary. the Wurundjeri Council to guide early in 2018 about the next stage
Together with his cousin William Council in the renaming of of the park renaming.
Barak (who succeeded Simon Batman Park in Northcote.
Wonga as Ngurungaeta), they An overwhelming majority These projects are in the spirit of
established Coranderrk Aboriginal of participants supported a reconciliation and recognition of
Station (1863 – 1924), current name change. the Traditional Owners of the land
day Healesville. on which the City of Darebin is
At the time of print, Council is built, the Wurundjeri people of
The submission has been made
to consider a recommendation the Kulin nation.
during the AEC’s seven yearly
from the Place Naming Committee
review of the federal electorate If you’d like more information, visit
which was formed to guide
redistribution process. The results darebin.vic.gov.au/batmanconversations
the statutory process for the for updates or call 8470 8888.
will be publically announced by
renaming of Batman Park.
the AEC.10
DAREBIN SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR
For more information about community events call 8470 8888 or go to darebin.vic.gov.au/events
MAYER PARK FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA ENJOY DAREBIN’S POOLS THIS SUMMER
Screenings on The Liquid Zone returns to Reservoir Leisure
January 13, February 3, February 24 Centre these summer holidays.
and March 17 2018
This inflatable pool party takes place on the first
Mayer Park, Normanby Avenue, Thornbury four Wednesdays in January from 12:30 – 3:30pm.
Normal entry prices apply. If you’re in Darebin’s
Join the community for a great night of movies
south, head to Northcote Aquatic and Recreation
and a picnic under the stars. Centre for a cool dip the indoor and outdoor pools.
Music and face painting from 6.00pm.
Reservoir Leisure Centre,
Movie begins at sunset (approximately 8.30pm).
2a Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
Bring along your rug and picnic chairs. Dogs allowed. reservoirleisurecentre.com.au or phone 9496 1050.
Food and drinks available for purchase.
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre,
Visit @friendsofmayerpark3071 on Facebook 180 Victoria Road, Northcote
for event updates and movie details. northcote.ymca.org.au or phone 9486 7200.
SHOP LOCAL AND WIN
THIS CHRISTMAS
Look out for our nine
reindeers this festive season,
post a photo of your reindeer
to #darebinxmas using
Facebook, Instagram or
Twitter and you will go into
the draw to win $1000 in
local shopping vouchers.
KRIS KRINGLE
NIGHT MARKET The reindeers are dotted throughout Darebin’s shopping precincts.
Visit darebin.vic.gov.au/darebinchristmas to download a map and
for more information. Entries close 20 December.
Northcote Town Hall’s much
loved Kris Kringle Night Market
returns this December with
over 60 stalls selling locally
designed and handcrafted items. RECOGNISING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
The market features the very best
local artisans and craftspeople The Darebin Community Awards recognise the achievement
selling fashion, textiles, kids’ items, of our community members who have made an outstanding
homewares, jewellery, skin products, contribution to the Darebin community, recognising Citizen
candles, prints, woodcrafts, of the Year, Young Person of the Year and Community
ceramics, and much more. Group of the Year.
Thursdays 14 and 21 December In collaboration with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee,
5.30pm to 10.00pm Darebin has introduced two new categories within the Awards that
Northcote Town Hall recognise and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres
(189 High Street, Northcote) Strait Islander people who live, work, study or volunteer in Darebin.
If you know someone or a community group who you think should
More information darebinarts.com.au be recognised for their contribution, consider nominating them for
or call 9481 9500. an award. Nominations open February 2018. For more information
call 8470 8551 or email civicevents@darebin.vic.gov.au11
HOW CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR WASTE
THESE HOLIDAYS?
These holidays take some time to be mindful of how FREE
you can reduce waste - it’s easier than you think. CHRISTMAS
There are many ways to keep your bins from overfilling before TREE
collection day. Think outside the box with our top three hints to COLLECTION
reduce waste these holidays:
Love your leftovers Avoid buying too much If you prefer a real Christmas
Boxing Day is National Leftovers Day. Be unique and buy second-hand or tree but don’t know how you’d
Get creative in the kitchen and try make your Christmas gifts by hand. dispose of it - we can help!
some new recipes using your Other great options are experiences,
Council provides a free Christmas
Christmas Day leftovers. time together, vouchers or tickets.
tree kerbside collection during
January. Call Customer Service on
For a festive feast that keeps on Re-use last year’s wrapping paper
8470 8888 to book a collection.
giving, freeze food that won’t last, for presents or use alternatives like
then re-heat it at a later date. newspaper, magazines, comics, Alternatively you can drop off real
material or even tea towels! Christmas trees free-of-charge
Encourage friends and family to during January to the Darebin
bring containers to take extra food Recycling Resource Recovery Centre at
home too! Meal-planning and using Recycle all cardboard, hard plastic Kurnai Avenue, Reservoir.
shopping lists this holiday season packaging and wrapping paper from
will also help avoid food waste – presents. See darebin.vic.gov.au
and don’t forget to compost! /recycling for advice on what can go HOLIDAY SEASON –
in your recycling bin. Remember to OPENING HOURS
Check foodknowhow.org.au squeeze, squash and flatten to fit
for more tips and tricks. more in.
Council’s Customer Service Centres
at Preston, Reservoir and Northcote
will be closed from midday
on Friday 22 December until
RECYCLE RIGHT IN 2018 Wednesday 27 December 2017.
For any urgent council-related
Your 2018 Recycling Calendar emergencies during the period,
is now available online. please phone (03) 8470 8889.
It includes helpful information Bin collection changes during the
about recycling and green holiday season
waste recycling bin collection For two weeks from 25 December,
days, what you can recycle at all resident bins will be collected one
home and other recycling Download the calendar at day later than the normal schedule.
options in Darebin. darebin.vic.gov.au/recycling
or call 8470 8888 if you need
Council to print you a copy.
Bins will not be collected on
Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
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