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Clements Reserve - The ongoing saga - 2025
Darebin Council committed to buying Clements Reserve in 2018. Why is it taking so long?

Serena O'Meley
Mar 184 min read
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Darebin Public Question Time & Submission Diary - 2024-2028
A collation of questions and submissions made to Darebin Council during the term of 2024-2028.

Serena O'Meley
Mar 92 min read
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Darebin Council Elections 2024 - Voting Guide
This is an overview and voting guide for the 2024 Darebin Council election.

Serena O'Meley
Oct 11, 20248 min read
1,261 views


Surviving the Kinchela Boys Home: truth-telling at the Aborigines Advancement League
A truth-telling and healing experience about the Kinchela Boys Home and the Stolen Generations.

Carmen Lahiff-Jenkins
May 24, 20242 min read
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Should Darebin Council be sacked?
Darebin Council has become ungovernable due to the poor conduct of some councillors. Should Darebin Council be sacked?

Serena O'Meley
Jan 30, 20248 min read
2,631 views


Darebin Public Question Time & Submissions Diary - 2020-2024
This diary will be progressively updated with questions and answers over the term of the 2020-2024 term of the Darebin Council.

Serena O'Meley
Nov 26, 202349 min read
338 views


Beyond the referendum we must hold the government to account
Terry Mason on holding the government and the Executive to their responsibilities after the Voice to Parliament referendum.

Serena O'Meley
Oct 13, 20233 min read
129 views


First Nations committee teaches Merri-bek Council to listen
Merri-bek Council's First Nations Advisory Committee has forced Council to listen to its views on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

Serena O'Meley
Aug 10, 20234 min read
232 views


Voice debate harms Darebin's stance on Aboriginal consultation
Darebin Labor's push for endorsement of the Voice to Parliament undermines Darebin Council's stance on Aboriginal consultation.

Serena O'Meley
Jul 26, 20237 min read
1,140 views


Who sets the agenda on Aboriginal matters at Darebin Council?
Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee will not be rushed into endorsing a 'yes' vote in the upcoming Voice Referendum.

Serena O'Meley
Apr 26, 20232 min read
632 views


Arbiter finds that Darebin Councillor has engaged in misconduct
A local government arbiter has found that Darebin Councillor, Tim Laurence, engaged in misconduct by disparaging his fellow Councillors

Serena O'Meley
Nov 13, 20223 min read
543 views


Darebin wildlife gardening quick links
Quick links to indigenous planting guides for Darebin

Serena O'Meley
Aug 14, 20221 min read
415 views


Dysfunctional Darebin - who's to blame?
Darebin Council meetings are being disrupted by a minority of Councillors. Who's to blame?

Serena O'Meley
Apr 16, 20227 min read
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Lead at Clements Reserve up to 1,400% above EPA health limit
Lead from an old shooting club and asbestos from a former landfill has been found on Clements Reserve, Reservoir.

Serena O'Meley
Jan 17, 202215 min read
1,060 views


Clements Reserve - Darebin Council rejects FOI request
Darebin Council has refused the majority of my recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding Clements Reserve, Reservoir.

Serena O'Meley
Dec 29, 20214 min read
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Former Ruthven Primary School - Diary 2016-2023
Diary of efforts to protect and enhance the new reserve on the site of the former Ruthven Primary School.

Serena O'Meley
Jul 6, 202133 min read
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Maladministration and Darebin Council - the continuing story of Clements Reserve - 2018-2021
Darebin Council has not secured parkland at Clements Reserve due to a series of failures that rise to the level of maladministration.

Serena O'Meley
Apr 18, 202130 min read
536 views


Darebin Council Elections 2020 - Voting Suggestions
For a longer discussion of the field check out my Voter Guide, which includes a more detailed rationale for my suggestions, and also the...

Serena O'Meley
Oct 6, 20202 min read
825 views


Darebin Council Election 2020 - Voter Guide
I am an independent community and union activist with a long interest in the workings of Darebin Council and citizen journalism. This...

Serena O'Meley
Oct 2, 202016 min read
809 views


Decisive action is needed by Darebin Council to protect Clements Reserve
Darebin Council must act to purchase three parcels of State Government land within Clements Reserve.

Serena O'Meley
Jan 12, 20206 min read
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