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■ Cr Emily Dimitriadis has been elected as Mayor of the City of Darebin. Cr Matt Arturi is Deputy Mayor. The election took place at a Council meeting held in the Preston City Hall on last Thursday (Nov. 20). “It is an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of Darebin. I take on this role with humility and pride,” Cr Dimitriadis said. Cr Dimitriadis says she is committed to working collaboratively with the entire community. “I will lead with integrity, and I will walk beside our community – a community that shows up for one another and chooses connection, hope and respect. “I will listen to our community and ensure a commitment to inclusion, justice and human rights, action on climate emergency and I will commit to building a city that reflects the very best of who we are,” Cr Dimitriadis said. Darebin covers the inner northern suburbs of Northcote and Fairfield to Reservoir and Bundoora. Cr Arturi said, “I am looking forward to working with this fantastic community who I am so lucky to represent and be a part of, and I will ensure that we place the Darebin community at the centre of all our decision-making. “I commit to working respectfully and collaboratively with the councillor group for everyone in Darebin." Cr Dimitriadis represents South East Ward and Cr Arturi represents North East Ward in the City of Darebin.
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■ Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage opened the new Mernda Community Hospital on Saturday (Nov. 22). First patients are being admitted this week. Operated by Northern Health, services will roll out progressively. Patients will have access to pharmacy, public dental, pathology, allied health, paediatric clinics, respiratory and allergy services. More services will become available in the new yearincluding renal care and community mental health services, followed by urgent care, imaging and pathology. “he Mernda facility will alleviate pressure on the Northern Hospital in Epping – supporting the rapidly growing region, which is home to more than one million people and expected to grow by more than 74 per cent by 2036,” said a government representative. “The Mernda Community Hospital will help take pressure off the Northern Hospital – helping more Victorians get the care they need, sooner,” said Ms Thomas. Ms Kathage said: “This new community hospital is a game changer for our community – providing local families with more health services, closer to home.” Thomastown MlA Bronwyn Halfpenny said:“Our community has been so excited for this project to open – it’s fantastic to see it come to life.” Mill Park MLA Lily D'Ambrosio said the hospital will make a massive difference – it will mean more world-class care right on our doorstep.”
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