We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waters we now call Darebin. We affirm that Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people have lived on this land for millennia, practising their customs and ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. We pay respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Darebin. |
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waters we now call Darebin. We affirm that Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people have lived on this land for millennia, practising their customs and ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. We pay respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Darebin. |
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Welcome to Sustainable Darebin – January 2025 |
Welcome to Sustainable Darebin – January 2025 |
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Solar Saver – new energy efficient products now available Solar Saver just got bigger! Looking to reduce your energy bills, create a more comfortable home and reduce your environmental footprint? Darebin’s Solar Saver Program has just expanded to offer new energy efficient products for the first time. Now you can access split system heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and rooftop solar. How it works: - Special Charge stream: we pay the upfront cost (up to $10,000) and you pay us back through a quarterly special charge over 10 years – with no interest or GST. A 5% processing fee and eligibility criteria apply.
- Bulk Buy stream: you pay upfront through our trusted installer offering quality products, great warranties and competitive prices. Open to all Darebin residents and businesses.
Registrations close midnight Thursday 10 April 2025. Find out more and register your interest today at darebin.vic.gov.au/solar or visit Go Electric Darebin for tips on starting your electrification journey darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric Need more information? Call Darebin Customer Service Desk on 8470 8888 and ask for the Solar Saver team or email us at solar@darebin.vic.gov.au |
Solar Saver – new energy efficient products now available Solar Saver just got bigger! Looking to reduce your energy bills, create a more comfortable home and reduce your environmental footprint? Darebin’s Solar Saver Program has just expanded to offer new energy efficient products for the first time. Now you can access split system heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and rooftop solar. How it works: - Special Charge stream: we pay the upfront cost (up to $10,000) and you pay us back through a quarterly special charge over 10 years – with no interest or GST. A 5% processing fee and eligibility criteria apply.
- Bulk Buy stream: you pay upfront through our trusted installer offering quality products, great warranties and competitive prices. Open to all Darebin residents and businesses.
Registrations close midnight Thursday 10 April 2025. Find out more and register your interest today at darebin.vic.gov.au/solar or visit Go Electric Darebin for tips on starting your electrification journey darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric Need more information? Call Darebin Customer Service Desk on 8470 8888 and ask for the Solar Saver team or email us at solar@darebin.vic.gov.au |
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Recognise heat stress Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially when we’re older, have young children or are pregnant, or have existing medical conditions. Long periods of hot weather can cause heat stress even in healthy people. Signs of heat stress include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, and heavy sweating. If left untreated, this can lead to heatstroke, which can be a life-threatening medical emergency.
If you don't feel well call your doctor, Nurse-On-Call on 1300 606 024 or in an emergency, call 000 (triple zero).
To stay safe during a heatwave: - Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid caffeine and sweet drinks.
- Cool down with wet towels and cool showers
- Wear loose clothing
- Plan to go out only during the cooler parts of the day
- Close blinds and curtains early in the morning especially on north and west facing windows
- Use fans or air conditioning: consider saving energy and money by just cooling one room in your house
- Consider spending some time in one of our airconditioned libraries or another cool place if your home gets too hot – download our Keep Cool in Darebin map for options
- Hot cars can kill, so never leave children or pets in cars.
- Ensure pets have water and shade
- Know who to contact if you need help
- Be a good neighbour – check in on older or isolated neighbours to make sure they're ok
For more tips in your language visit darebin.vic.gov.au/heatwaves. |
Recognise heat stress Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially when we’re older, have young children or are pregnant, or have existing medical conditions. Long periods of hot weather can cause heat stress even in healthy people. Signs of heat stress include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, and heavy sweating. If left untreated, this can lead to heatstroke, which can be a life-threatening medical emergency.
If you don't feel well call your doctor, Nurse-On-Call on 1300 606 024 or in an emergency, call 000 (triple zero).
To stay safe during a heatwave: - Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid caffeine and sweet drinks.
- Cool down with wet towels and cool showers
- Wear loose clothing
- Plan to go out only during the cooler parts of the day
- Close blinds and curtains early in the morning especially on north and west facing windows
- Use fans or air conditioning: consider saving energy and money by just cooling one room in your house
- Consider spending some time in one of our airconditioned libraries or another cool place if your home gets too hot – download our Keep Cool in Darebin map for options
- Hot cars can kill, so never leave children or pets in cars.
- Ensure pets have water and shade
- Know who to contact if you need help
- Be a good neighbour – check in on older or isolated neighbours to make sure they're ok
For more tips in your language visit darebin.vic.gov.au/heatwaves. |
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Solar for Apartment building rebates have been extended Solar Victoria rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment and (up to $140,000 per property) are now available. These rebates can cover up to 70% of the cost of installing solar on apartment buildings. By installing solar, an average household in a multi-unit development can save up to $500 a year on their energy bills. Rebates are now available until 28 February 2025, or until all (5,000) rebates released in this round of funding are exhausted - find out more. You will need to speak to your Owners Corporation as they are the body that needs to apply for them. You also need to speak to your neighbouring apartment owners as applications require a minimum of 5 apartments wanting to participate within your complex. Strata townhouses and units under the control of an Owners Corporation and sharing a common property rooftop (as well as apartments) can also apply. You can get a quote for installing solar on your apartment complex, or strata townhouses through Darebin’s Solar Saver Bulk Buy program. Visit our website to register your interest and request a quote. |
Solar for Apartment building rebates have been extended Solar Victoria rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment and (up to $140,000 per property) are now available. These rebates can cover up to 70% of the cost of installing solar on apartment buildings. By installing solar, an average household in a multi-unit development can save up to $500 a year on their energy bills. Rebates are now available until 28 February 2025, or until all (5,000) rebates released in this round of funding are exhausted - find out more. You will need to speak to your Owners Corporation as they are the body that needs to apply for them. You also need to speak to your neighbouring apartment owners as applications require a minimum of 5 apartments wanting to participate within your complex. Strata townhouses and units under the control of an Owners Corporation and sharing a common property rooftop (as well as apartments) can also apply. You can get a quote for installing solar on your apartment complex, or strata townhouses through Darebin’s Solar Saver Bulk Buy program. Visit our website to register your interest and request a quote. |
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Free Monthly Bike Checks
Got a bike that needs a tune-up? Swing by our ever-popular Free Monthly Bike Check events. Come for a safety check and learn more about your bike from our friendly bike mechanics. The perfect weekend activity, our Free Monthly Bike Checks are fun and relaxed. Conveniently located at Reservoir Leisure Centre on the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding January 26), and Batman Park in Northcote on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Book your free bike check. |
Free Monthly Bike Checks
Got a bike that needs a tune-up? Swing by our ever-popular Free Monthly Bike Check events. Come for a safety check and learn more about your bike from our friendly bike mechanics. The perfect weekend activity, our Free Monthly Bike Checks are fun and relaxed. Conveniently located at Reservoir Leisure Centre on the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding January 26), and Batman Park in Northcote on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Book your free bike check. |
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Take old batteries and broken electronics to a recycling drop-off point Do you have an item with a plug, battery or power cord that you need to get rid of, or some old batteries that you’re not sure what to do with?
Batteries and old electronics don’t belong in your household bins. They can cause fires if they end up in our waste or recycling trucks.
By keeping e-waste out of your bins, it can be recycled into new things. Metals such as tin, copper or nickel can be reused to make new electronics.
It’s important we reuse these materials because they are non-renewable. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. But if they’re properly recycled, these materials can be reused endlessly.
Your small acts make a big impact on Victoria’s sustainable future.
To find your nearest e-waste drop-off point visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/e-waste
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Take old batteries and broken electronics to a recycling drop-off point Do you have an item with a plug, battery or power cord that you need to get rid of, or some old batteries that you’re not sure what to do with?
Batteries and old electronics don’t belong in your household bins. They can cause fires if they end up in our waste or recycling trucks.
By keeping e-waste out of your bins, it can be recycled into new things. Metals such as tin, copper or nickel can be reused to make new electronics.
It’s important we reuse these materials because they are non-renewable. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. But if they’re properly recycled, these materials can be reused endlessly.
Your small acts make a big impact on Victoria’s sustainable future.
To find your nearest e-waste drop-off point visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/e-waste
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Keep your recycling loose Did you know that around 16% of Victorians are mistakenly putting their recycling into the bin in plastic bags? Bagged recycling can’t be processed and means your recycling may end up in landfill. By putting your recycling into the bin loose, more of it can be turned into new things like roads, footpaths, glass jars, planter boxes and clothing. For more information on how to recycle correctly, visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/recycling You can also check our NEW A-Z waste and recycling guide for a comprehensive list of how to recycle and dispose of many household items - check out the new A-Z waste and recycling guide. |
Keep your recycling loose Did you know that around 16% of Victorians are mistakenly putting their recycling into the bin in plastic bags? Bagged recycling can’t be processed and means your recycling may end up in landfill. By putting your recycling into the bin loose, more of it can be turned into new things like roads, footpaths, glass jars, planter boxes and clothing. For more information on how to recycle correctly, visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/recycling You can also check our NEW A-Z waste and recycling guide for a comprehensive list of how to recycle and dispose of many household items - check out the new A-Z waste and recycling guide. |
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Protect your fruit trees and wildlife this summer As you net your fruit trees this summer, keep in mind Victorian Government regulations requiring all netting to have a mesh size of 5mm x 5mm or less at full stretch. These rules, introduced on 1 September 2021, aim to prevent harm to wildlife such as birds and bats. Non-compliant netting can lead to fines starting at $363 per net, increasing to $2,773 if escalated to court. To stay compliant: - Remove any netting with a mesh size larger than 5mm x 5mm
- Dispose of it responsibly by placing it in a strong biodegradable bag and placing in landfill bin
- Replace with compliant netting, widely available at garden retailers
- Fix netting tightly to tree trunks or use protective bags for individual branches.
For more details, visit the Agriculture Victoria website |
Protect your fruit trees and wildlife this summer As you net your fruit trees this summer, keep in mind Victorian Government regulations requiring all netting to have a mesh size of 5mm x 5mm or less at full stretch. These rules, introduced on 1 September 2021, aim to prevent harm to wildlife such as birds and bats. Non-compliant netting can lead to fines starting at $363 per net, increasing to $2,773 if escalated to court. To stay compliant: - Remove any netting with a mesh size larger than 5mm x 5mm
- Dispose of it responsibly by placing it in a strong biodegradable bag and placing in landfill bin
- Replace with compliant netting, widely available at garden retailers
- Fix netting tightly to tree trunks or use protective bags for individual branches.
For more details, visit the Agriculture Victoria website |
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If you have community events or stories you would like to share, email climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au by the 15th of each month. You can also join the conversation at our
Sustainable Darebin Facebook group |
If you have community events or stories you would like to share, email climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au by the 15th of each month. You can also join the conversation at our
Sustainable Darebin Facebook group |
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Copyright © 2024 Darebin City Council, All rights reserved. |
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