OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

Darebin Music Feast page 3

Spotlight on school crossing supervisors page 6

Recognising outstanding citizens Elijah Augustine, a joint winner of the Emerging Young Community page 7 Leader Award in this year’s Darebin Community Awards. 1

YOUR COUNCILLORS Rucker Ward

Kim Le Cerf (Mayor) Trent McCarthy Susan Rennie [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 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

Spring is here and it’s a wonderful The Aboriginal and Torres I was thrilled to have a sneak time of year; it’s great to get out Strait Islander Recognition and preview of the Darebin Falcon’s and enjoy the many activities Discovery Map is a wonderful documentary on increasing taking place across Darebin. new resource that celebrates and women’s participation in sport. highlights the rich Aboriginal and The short film looks at the 30 The Springtime Community Torres Strait Islander heritage year history of this footy team Events 2018 program is out now. of Darebin. It also features and all that has gone into making It highlights an exciting range of organisations that protect them stand tall today. community activities taking place Aboriginal and Torres Strait for seniors across Darebin during Islander cultures, offer cultural The commitment from players, Seniors Month. Pick up a copy of heritage and practices and so community members and the brochure at your local library much more. It’s available to supporters sees the club go or Council Customer Service everyone and we hope many from strength to strength. Centre and make the most of people will use the map as Unfortunately women and girls what’s on offer. a guide to celebrating and are still underrepresented in sport. Darebin Council’s commitment I’m also looking forward to the engaging with the Traditional Owners of the land. to ensuring that there is equity 22nd Darebin Music Feast which in all aspects of community life kicks off with an opening night We’ve recently completed other extends to advocating and acting event at the Darebin Arts Centre maps too, the Darebin Play Maps, to achieve equality in sport. on 18 October. The 11 day Feast which encourage young families From 25 October, you will be is a fantastic celebration of to get outside and have fun. able to see the film via a link songwriting and music and is a The ideas in the maps have been on Council’s website. great way to celebrate the wildly developed by children for children diverse bounty of musical talent and they mark out ideas for play Council is currently looking for in our vibrant municipality. and adventure across different responsible and community neighbourhoods. We spoke with minded people with a friendly This year’s festival addresses the disposition to fill school crossing long-standing issues of inequality kids and families to find out what they wanted to in the Play Maps. supervisor roles and help children and accessibility within the music cross the road on the way to and industry, with a strong focus on Right now there are nine play maps in Kingsbury, Preston, East from school. It’s a very important Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, role within our community that female and non-binary artists. Preston, Reservoir, Reservoir West, Thornbury and Preston, has a positive impact on the lives Much of the festival is free and of young people. there are many all ages and family Alphington and Fairfield. Look friendly events so jump online inside for information on how It doesn’t matter what age you and check out the full program at to download the maps. are, as long as you are dedicated darebinarts.com.au We’re looking at expanding and want to contribute positively the maps to cover other areas to your community. Jump online in the future. and fill out a form on the Council website jobs page. 2 COMMUNITY HAS ITS SAY ON DAREBIN’S BUDGET PRIORITIES The Darebin community was recently encouraged to get involved in a comprehensive city-wide consultation for the 2019/20 Council budget.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Council asked residents and There were also 12 consultation local businesses for their views pop ups across the community to Supporting our older on what the priorities should be provide even more people with residents and ensuring for the next budget to ensure it the opportunity to have their say. they feel happy, healthy was better aligned to community and connected to needs and expectations. Darebin Council fielded ideas from its community on the six Council community as they age The Mayor of Darebin, Cr Kim Plan goals, and these ideas will is a priority for Council. Le Cerf, said the consultation help shape the draft 2019/20 was a great opportunity for budget during September and the community to influence the October. To see these community This month an important budget and for Council to get a ideas, keep up-to-date as the consultation gets underway which sense of the types of projects it budget is developed and finalised focuses on how we can create an should fund. or to contact us, please visit: Age Friendly City and identifying yoursaydarebin.com.au/budget the services and programs Council “We listened to our community should be providing for older and their ideas and needs that This first phase of consultation people in Darebin into the future. mattered most to them,” on our 2019/20 Council Budget Cr Le Cerf said. will now be followed by the Regardless of your age, I hope formulation of the draft budget you’ll provide input on this “The community had its say in a from, the in-principle adoption important issue in response variety of ways, through focus to major Federal Government of the draft budget by Council in aged care funding reforms. groups, pop-up sessions and April next year and then further See the story inside for details online, to ensure we reached as community consultation on the on how to take part. many people as possible. draft later that month. I want to thank everyone who I was delighted to present the took the time to contribute to Budget submissions are heard Darebin Community Awards this important consultation.” during May with the final budget recently to a number of standout adopted by Council in June. citizens at a special event at There were six focus groups Preston City Hall. I wish to with young people, the business Keep an eye on for details on congratulate each of them again community, same-sex attracted how you can get involved in for the wonderful contribution and gender diverse people, submitting your thoughts on the they make to our community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait You can read about the winners draft budget next year. in this edition. Islanders, people from diverse cultures and sporting groups. On behalf of Council, it is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of John Kelly OAM. John, more widely known as Jack, BUNDOORA PARK was a past Darebin Citizen of the Spring is sprung and that Fruit trees are in bloom and bees Year, which he was awarded for his means lovely, warm spring are busy collecting nectar and invaluable contribution to Darebin pollinating flowers; this is great as part of the Preston Municipal days at Bundoora Park Farm. news for honey production - and Band and Darebin City Brass. Bundoora Park honey is delicious! He was a much loved member Baby animals are being born. Join us to feed the baby animals of the community as well as a We recently welcomed the and experience the joy of spring father, grandfather and great grandfather, and an inspiring addition of a newborn calf, many at Bundoora Park Farm. teacher to many. Jack will new baby lambs and a bustling forever be fondly remembered. bunch of chicks. The hens are back ‘on the lay’ and producing Visit Bundoora Park website for an abundance of eggs. Visitors admission fees, farm activity times and further details at Cr Kim Le Cerf are welcome to buy farm fresh bundoorapark.com.au Mayor eggs at the Bundoora Park Café or call 8470 8170. when they’re available. 3

DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST Now in its 22nd year, the Darebin Music Feast is City of Darebin’s annual celebration of song writing and music. Kicking off on 18 October, this year’s Feast spans 11 days, 120 events, and 26 venues.

Responding to long-standing issues The Song Keepers, following the The Sonic aGender program of inequality and accessibility within Central Australian Aboriginal contains a keynote address by the music industry, over a third of Women’s Choir on their tour of local legend, Jen Cloher, round this year’s event is free to attend, Germany; and A Life in Waves on table discussions, an in-cinema more than half is open to people Suzanne Ciani, one of the most music clip binge featuring Angie of all ages – including a suite of innovative electronic artists of Hart, and an all-ages gig at the kids events with the return of our times. Thornbury Bowls Club. Feast for Families – and there are feature events that celebrate Also new this year is Sonic aGender, “We’re looking for a really diverse Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, a weekend-long program of events audience. It’s not just a women- female and non-binary artists. curated by producer, musician, only place. This is not the time academic and Darebin resident, for men to close their ears. The 2018 Program will open with a Janelle Johnstone. We’re hoping for the opposite.” special screening of Her Sound, Her Story, the documentary by “Sonic aGender will look at the way Closing out the Feast is a massive, Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore and gender intersects with age, class, free, all ages party at Northcote Michelle Grace Hunter making ethnicity and how that constrains Social Club and Bar 303 with waves for its fierce yet intimate or enables music practice,” 18 acts across three stages, portrayal of the personal said Janelle. including Banoffee, Clypso, Jaala, experiences, histories and Jade Imagine, Jess Cornelius, significant social impact women “Over the past 30 years there have Loose Tooth, Oetha, RVG and have within Australian music. been peaks and troughs in music heaps more. participation, and this is about This opening screening will also pausing to explore why, how we launch Feast Films, a new program can articulate that, and how we For full program details and booking of screenings and events celebrating can make participation stronger information, check out the women in music, including – because representation and Darebin Music Feast website at documentaries The Punk Singer on diversity make the music much musicfeast.com.au riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna; more interesting.” 4 HOW DO YOU SEE CENTRAL PRESTON IN THE FUTURE? We’re creating a vision to guide the future of Central Preston and we need your help.

It is a vibrant area that is in the midst of change. We have initiated a community visioning process - the Future Preston project - to guide the development of a plan for the area.

The goal of the community vision is to understand, right at the beginning of the project, what is important to the community, what problems you want solved Tell us your thoughts via one and your vision for the future of or more of the following: the area. The main event is the Future Tell us what is great about Preston Preston Summit where you can Central and what issues need to speak with Council Officers about be addressed – everything from your vision for Preston Central. open space to public transport, accessibility, housing, community Drop in anytime between services or any other factors. 9.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday This is an opportunity to share 20 October, Preston Shire Hall, To find out more about the project visit what you love about living, Gower Street. yoursaydarebin.com.au/futurepreston working and visiting Preston or call 8470 8768. Email us at Central to ensure that as the area Complete a short online survey [email protected] grows, its character remains local, at yoursaydarebin.com.au/ to join our mailing list and be kept informed of updates. welcoming and authentic. futurepreston

ENSURING PRESTON MARKET THRIVES INTO THE FUTURE This year, we have been working in with the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) to undertake a review of the planning controls and future opportunities for the Preston Market site.

The second phase of community engagement of the review closed on 3 August.

Thank you to those of you who took part in the consultation and provided feedback.

To keep up to date with the review progress, findings and upcoming consultation opportunities, visit yoursaydarebin.com.au/PrestonMarket or call 8470 8888. 5 HELP DAREBIN BECOME AN AGE FRIENDLY CITY Darebin Council is committed to being an Age Friendly City where older residents are active, valued and supported to live the way they choose.

In light of the Federal Government’s changes to how home care and aged care works, including the My Aged Care system and further planned federal changes from mid-2020, Council has appointed an independent panel to conduct a broad review of everything we do to support over 65s. We also need your input to ensure Darebin remains a great place to grow older.

The panel will consider all feedback received, including input already gathered from the community over the past 12 months. From mid-October, the panel will be asking for feedback on a The review will focus on discussion paper. Have your say by: AGE FRIENDLY three key themes: • providing feedback online DAREBIN – Social inclusion, social and and in hard copy SENIORS MONTH civic participation – ensuring DROP-IN SESSION people are socially connected, • making a written submission and posting it to Darebin Council, able to make valuable contributions Aged and Disability Services, and easily participate in activities PO Box 91, Preston, VIC 3072 and groups • visiting staff at various Whether you are an older Built environment, transport neighbourhood pop-in sessions Darebin resident, approaching and housing – ensuring older and Seniors Week events retirement, or have ageing people can move around easily parents or loved ones – all and safely at home and in the • presenting your submission at are welcome. community a panel hearing in December. Drop in for a light lunch or Following this stage of the Community support and afternoon tea, and ask your review, the panel will bring health services – ensuring older questions about together all gathered evidence, people have access to high quality Friendly Review. services they need in Darebin. research and community input This includes consideration of to develop a draft report with You can pick up a copy of the how Council can best support recommendations for Council discussion paper, and find out to consider. older people with services and how to have a say. programs, given the federal This draft report will be We need all perspectives on government changes which available for community how we can make Darebin will apply from mid-2020. feedback early in 2019. an Age Friendly City. Thursday 18 October, For more information and to get regular updates, between 1pm and 6pm sign up to our Older and Active Newsletter by emailing Preston Shire Hall, [email protected] or phone Council on 8470 8888 or visit yoursaydarebin.com.au/growingolder 286 Gower Street, Preston 6

RIDE2WORK DAY

Ride2Work Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of bike riding and the perfect opportunity to try riding to work. Join the thousands of riders across Darebin already on their bikes and experience the positive difference riding can make to your daily commute.

We’ve partnered with local community group, WeCycle to host a Ride2Work Day celebration from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday 17 October at Batman Park.

For more information about Ride2Work Day 2018 go to darebin.vic.gov.au/ride2workday

SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS Darebin’s 81 school crossing supervisors are out every week day at one of more of the 115 school crossings across the municipality, rain or shine.

Monday mornings are something “It is wonderful to have the trust READY, SET, WALK! that Ken Price, who has been a and respect from all concerned,” crossing supervisor since 2016, Ken says. looks forward to. VicHealth Walk to School is on again in 2018 and last year’s “Council staff, the school principal Darebin champions, Westgarth “Mondays are when the kids are and the police all communicate Primary School are ready and so excited and turn up and tell well and this is important for the raring to go. me all about their weekend,” Ken safety of the children in my care. says. “Even the smallest details. “I love the job and am glad that I Westgarth Primary is pleased to I feel lucky to have their trust.” decided to do it.” be a part of the program again. Principal Jo Wheeler said “It’s a “They have been so spot on Council is now recruiting. great program that benefits our obeying the rules like walking If you are looking for a rewarding students and the environment.” their bikes across the crossing way to contribute to Darebin’s and waiting at the yellow line. vibrant community and enjoy Council is offering free fruit They understand that the road interacting with children and at whole school active events rules are there for a good reason - community members, apply now. (there are places for 10 their safety!“ schools), competitions and the grand prize, a Samba With half of Darebin’s school School parade led by Darebin crossing supervisors from non- performer Neda Rahmani. English speaking backgrounds, the youngest being 21, the oldest For information about 81, and an average nine years of For more information on how the program email you can become a School service, Ken is part of a diverse [email protected] Crossing Supervisor, or phone 9470 8383. group of council workers, which phone 8470 8529. suits a people-person like him. 7 RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING CITIZENS More than 70 nominations were received across five Community Group of the award categories for The Darebin Community Awards Year was awarded to Mums in Darebin, which uses Facebook this year, which included two new Aboriginal and Torres as its principal platform, and Strait Islander categories: Community Leader of the Year has multiple spin off groups and Emerging Young Community Leader. including one for single mums, one for dads, and a ‘Free to a Good Home’ page.

The inaugural Emerging Young Steven Glasby-Ellis is a proud Lynton Martin received the Community Leader Award was Aboriginal man of the Bundjalung Young Citizen of the Year award presented to joint winners, Nation, Jinabara and Wakka Wakka for his work coaching the newly Elijah Augustine and Steven who works at the Aboriginal Health formed Keon Stars Junior Football Glasby-Ellis. Service where he puts on a Club under 10s. superhero suit, and becomes Diagnosed on the Autism ‘Deadly Dan’ the anti-smoking hero. Founder of the Dardi Munwurro spectrum as a child, Elijah was (Strong Spirit) organisation told he would never speak or After retiring from full-time which delivers healing and men’s learn to talk, but through music work at age 63, Citizen of the behaviour change programs for and culture, he has overcome Year Norma Salisbury saw how Aboriginal men, proud Gunaj many hurdles and is a community long parents had to wait during man Alan Thorpe was awarded volunteer. As a 20 year old monthly immunisation day. From the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Nyul-Nyul, Jabirr-Jabirr and humble beginnings of providing Islander Community Leader of Ngumbarl Saltwater man from the morning tea, she encouraged the Year. coastline of the Kimberleys, he community outreach, sourced plays guitar, sings, and writes songs. equipment grants, and the Special Commendations were Croxton Uniting Playgroup was awarded to Cheryle Michael for While surprised at receiving born which now serves thousands Citizen of the year, Osob Yusuf the award, Elijah is working on of parents and children each year. for Young Citizen of the Year inspiring others with his musical and Beverley Murray for career, “I’m looking to start a “When you do community work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait band with other musicians,” you don’t look to get a reward,” Islander Community Leader he said. “To play at other venues Norma said, “you just do it of the Year. to entertain everyone.” because you receive the benefit from meeting people.”

Elijah Augustine Norma Salisbury 8 GET THE SPRING BACK IN YOUR STEP Join us for Get Active in Darebin Spring 2018.

Get Active in Darebin is a free exercise program for Darebin residents. Join us to try something new, enjoy the outdoors, meet your community and enhance your wellbeing. Activities are rotated around different locations throughout the year.

This spring, we head back outdoors to a variety of parks and reserves across Darebin with a number of regular activities rotating to new days and locations including the PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY IN SPORT return of the popular Belly Dance sessions. When women and girls are given an opportunity to excel in sport, their achievements are endless. We are excited to be partnering with local organisation Spark Health to present Totally Trad, a series That’s the message conveyed in a over the years to a point where of fun 60 minute group fitness short film commissioned by Darebin finally it’s starting to get the workouts with a cultural twist. Council that shines the light on the recognition it deserves. Totally Trad is a unique opportunity gender based challenges faced by for outdoor fitness on Country women in sport. “Every time I see Daisy or using Traditional Indigenous Games Darcy’s face on a billboard I am as the foundation for health The story is told through the very proud of that. That they and wellness. experiences of the Darebin have come here and been able Women’s Sports Club - the to grow, feel comfortable, feel This class is family friendly and open to all ages and abilities and home of the 2017 VFL Women’s confident as women in that will take place at the Reservoir Premiers, Darebin Falcons, space,” reflects Julia of past Senior Citizens Centre on Wright a club who are all too familiar Darebin Falcon teammates Street, Reservoir or next door in with gender based challenges. and the park if the weather permits. who have gone on to play for Their story highlights the Women’s AFL clubs. importance of support and tenacity “We know women’s football to overcome such challenges and and we provide opportunities reveals the positive outcomes that for girls to really shine.” are possible when women are placed front and centre. While it’s a start, women and girls are still underrepresented Council has a long standing in local sports participation. commitment to advocating for Encouraging gender equity in gender equity across the community sport and recreation in Darebin and plays a critical role in creating is a specific focus of Council’s and providing environments that work as outlined in the Darebin support the health and wellbeing Leisure Strategy 2015-20. of everyone in the community. View the film on YouTube Council’s strong and at times from 25 October via controversial investment into darebin.vic.gov.au/leisure women’s sporting facilities has supported impressive growth and The Get Active Spring Program runs achievement for women’s sport. from Monday 15 October until Friday For further information please email Former Darebin Falcon and VFL 7 December 2018. For a schedule of [email protected] assistant coach, Julia Chiera has activities, visit darebin.vic.gov.au/ seen the rise of women’s football getactive or phone 8470 8305. 9

EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS Council has been working with children across Darebin to gather ideas for a new series of play maps for neighbourhoods across the municipality.

Through the project, children were asked for their thoughts and ideas UNSPOKEN: WHAT WILL BECOME OF ME? on play and how they liked to explore their local areas. Join us at Northcote Town Hall to explore the themes Ideas ranged from watching birds of ageing, declining capacity and sense of identity where they’re known to nest to gently - with a touch of humour. making daisy chains in local parks and skimming stones on the creek. Many of us think about our future or a family member, but hasn’t The Play Maps provide children by planning for retirement and had a chance or doesn’t know and families with fun, free and plan our own funerals but what where to start, to come along and imaginative ideas for play for about those years in between? have a chat. exploring different safe and friendly areas. They may even Very few of us plan for our “Planning for future healthcare inspire you to create your own diminishing capacity and and the final stages of a person’s play map. advanced care needs as we age. life is something that families Unspoken: What will become should do together if possible Seven maps have been of me? is an event for people as it can be difficult for adult developed so far and seven who care about ageing and children to make decisions for more are in the pipeline. for those who care about the their parents if discussions and aged. Through performance, planning haven’t taken place.” art, activities and discussion, participants can gather These free events are presented information and start planning by Darebin Council in partnership for the future. with Health Issues Centre, Council of the Ageing and the The event features Victorian Government. theatre group, Born in a Taxi whose performance looks at Sunday 2 and Monday 3 the lighter side of planning for December 2018 our twilight years. It also includes Northcote Town Hall, useful presentations and 189 High Street, Northcote information from community organisations and healthcare professionals.

Anne Marie Fabri from Northern Free but registration is required. The maps are available online at Visit darebin.vic.gov.au/unspoken darebin.vic.gov.au/playmaps Health encourages anyone who or phone 9481 9500 has been thinking of planning for from 15 October. future healthcare for themselves 10 DAREBIN EVENTS CALENDAR For more information about community events call 8470 8888 or go to darebin.vic.gov.au/events OCTOBER NOVEMBER PRIZE FIGHTER FOSTER CARE 9-20 October 2018 INFORMATION NIGHTS

Darebin Art Centre Anglicare Victoria is seeking Foster Carers Cnr Bell Street & St Georges Road, Preston who can care for a child through a difficult time. Tickets: $38 Attend of their next Information nights on:

Adrenaline-pumping, full-contact theatre at its best. Monday 19 November 2018 at Anglicare Preston, When Congolese refugee Isa pulls the gloves on, it 42 Mary Street, Preston seems any opponent can be taken on. Isa has been from 6:30pm to 7:30pm dubbed “the Killer” but the glare of the boxing ring lights isn’t enough to dispel the shadows of the Monday 3 December 2018 past—as a child soldier forced to side with the very at Anglicare Broadmeadows, forces that massacred Isa’s family. 32 Railway Crescent, Broadmeadows from 6:30pm to 7:30pm A La Boite Theatre and Brisbane Festival Production presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy Full training and support is provided. and Melbourne International Arts Festival. For details call Maria Mayors or Beatrice Wood at Anglicare Victoria on 9301 5200 darebinarts.com.au or email Suitable for ages 16+ [email protected]

DAREBIN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT SPRINGTIME ISLANDER RECOGNITION AND DISCOVERY MAP COMMUNITY EVENTS Over the last few months Darebin Council has worked with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory The Springtime Community Committee, local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Events 2018 program is organisations and the Wurundjeri Land Council to available now and lists develop the Darebin Aboriginal and Torres Strait many events and activities Islander Recognition and Discovery Map. on offer this spring and during Seniors Month.

This map is a resource that can Events and activities listed reflect be used by everyone in the the interests of Darebin’s diverse community to acknowledge and population, ranging from outdoor discover the longstanding and fitness classes such as Tai Chi and living Aboriginal and Torres Strait Qi Gong to a guided tour of the Islander culture and history found Islamic Museum. throughout our municipality. Use the map to self-guide a tour If you’re looking for hands-on of Aboriginal and Torres Strait activities, try either the Reservoir Islander Darebin, learn about or Alphington Men’s Shed, which some of the country’s leading offers activities ranging from organisations that call Darebin woodworking to bicycle repairs and home, and access key dates and playing pool, or the Alphington events in the Aboriginal and Shed, which is open to everyone Torres Strait Islander calendar. every Friday during October.

Pick up a copy of the map from Pick up a copy of the Springtime Darebin Libraries, Customer Service Community Events brochure form Centres or view and download Council’s Customer Service Centres, a copy from libraries or from community venues darebin.vic.gov.au/discoverymap or call 8470 8063 to request a copy. 11 HELP MAKE DAREBIN AN ELECTION PRIORITY Join Council in the lead up to the State Election by calling on the Victorian State Government and the State Opposition to commit to providing support on WORKING TOWARDS key Darebin issues. A SAFE CLIMATE FOR ALL Mobilising climate emergency action was We’re calling on the major parties Darebin also needs a significant the key topic at Darebin’s to help fix Darebin’s traffic investment in our existing Climate Emergency problems with a solution that and future sporting facility ensures improved transport infrastructure. The Reservoir Conference in September. connections and safer roads for Leisure Centre and Northcote the community and also to invest Aquatic Centre play a vital role in local sporting infrastructure. in supporting the health and More than 300 Climate emergency wellbeing of residents but both leaders, thinkers and activists stood Council is advocating for the facilities require major upgrades alongside Council and community removal of five level crossings and redevelopment to meet the representatives where conversations on the Mernda train line between needs of the Darebin community focused on innovative and Thornbury and Reservoir stations into the future. collaborative methods and initiatives particularly at Bell Street, to address climate change. Oakover Road, Murray Road, Funding is also required to build Cramer Street and High Street, a new multi-sport stadium at the There was robust debate about Reservoir. Removing all crossings John Cain Memorial Park to solve the challenges of addressing a concurrently is more cost the problem of undersupply of climate emergency, including effective and efficient than court facilities in the south of why we need to move beyond removing a single crossing now. the Darebin. business-as-usual to take action at a speed never seen before. As traffic congestion increases, An online petition is underway funding an effective roads in the lead up to the State The conference was inspired by package at Reservoir in particular Election, which asks the State people and communities working is essential to create safer options Government and State Opposition toward building a safe climate for for pedestrians and cyclists to commit to funding these all. We were pleased to hear the whilst improving flow and important initiatives for the City of Moreland announcement moving the high volume of Darebin community. Go to that they share our concerns traffic more efficiently. http://surveys.darebin.vic.gov.au/ and have followed Darebin’s lead s3/CandidatePetition. by declaring a state of climate Council is also asking the major emergency. Climate change is an parties to undertake a feasibility For information on how you can issue that requires urgent action by all levels of government. study to examine extending tram contact State Election candidates route 11 through to Reservoir and make your voice heard in Station, would give many more the lead up to the Victorian For more information on what Council residents access to rail services State Election on Saturday 24 is doing to address climate change, and the Reservoir Activity Centre. November visit vec.vic.gov.au. visit darebin.vic.gov.au/climatechange

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