Community News

Get FREE tickets to the Darebin Youth Queer Formal

Darebin Youth Services is staging its first ever Queer Formal at Northcote Town Hall on Thursday, 25 September. This is a drug, alcohol, vape and smoke-free event for Queer Young People and Allies aged 12-18 that live, work, play or are connected to the city of Darebin. 

Planned by young people, for young people, there'll be live music, performers, a wellbeing expo, food, friends, and a safe space to dance the night away. No pass outs.

Tickets are $10.50 each (including booking fee) or contact youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au for free tickets.

Preston Primary celebrates its 150th birthday!

Preston Primary is having a giant party to celebrate turning 150 this year - and all past students are invited.

Head to the school, in Tyler St,  between 10 am and 2pm on 14 September (this Sunday) to see photographic displays, school tours, and to enjoy Devonshire tea and other food options.

Put in your order for a personalised paver to help the school build a 150 Years commemorative path. Or pick up other commemorative goods include tea towels and cups.

The school is also collecting stories of former students. You can send an account of your time at Preston Primary School  via email to preston.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

Hey girl, Darebin cricket is calling!

The Darebin Falcons are inviting girls of all ages to be a part of their growing cricket community. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, there's a team for everyone. 

Curious about cricket? There is a Come and Try Day this Sunday, 14 September, at Capp Reserve  in Halwyn Street, Preston, from 10am. It’s a chance to meet the team, have fun and see if cricket is the sport for you! 

The club has teams from Under 10s through to senior level. Pre-season training starts on September 18. There is also a Cricket Blast program for younger cricketers.

Ready to play? Fill in the Club's 25/26 Darebin Falcons Cricket Expression of Interest to confirm your spot. Whether you’re interested in competitive play or our Cricket Blast program, they’d love to hear from you!

Let's hear it for the Grrrls

The Fitzroy Grrrls baseball team is inviting girls to come learn baseball fundamentals, build skills and connect with others at a free school holiday training program. 

The program runs from 22–26 September 2025, running 9:30–11:30am each day. It aligns with Week 1 of Term 3 school holidays and will be held at Merri Park, Northcote.

Only 30 spots available! For more information please email Amanda at fitzroy.grrrls@gmail.com

The Sharks want you to play cricket

The West Preston Cricket Club is celebrating its 130th year of smashing sixes with a community day on Saturday, 21 September. 

Bring the family to Zwar Reserve in Preston to enjoy fun activities, feast on yummy food and learn more about playing cricket with the Sharks.

Registrations will also be open for junior cricketers keen to play in the local competition. See the flyer for more details or contact the club via email.

Become a cricketing Cobra

It's cricket recruiting time for the Reservoir Cobras. The club is based at C.T. Barling Reserve, 880 Plenty Rd, Reservoir. Under 10s play Sunday morning and train Wednesday from 4.45pm. Under 12s & 14s teams play Friday evenings and train Tuesdays from 5pm. 

Contact Junior Co-ordinator Les (0421 141 886) for more information or come and join training. All welcome.

Bounce into Banyule Basketball 

Gather your basketball buddies for prizes, pizza and plenty of hoops when Banyule Basketball hosts a 5x5 Scrimmage event on October 1 and 2.

Junior basketballers can show their stuff on Wednesday, October 1, while senior scrimmagers are invited to take to the court on Thursday, October 2. 

The event will be held at RMIT in Bundoora.

Scan the QR code in the flyer to find out more.

It's Thunder time on the court

Northside Thunder is looking for kids and teens to join up, get active, build skills, and make new friends through basketball. 

The club is based in Reservoir and games are played around the northern suburbs.

Registrations are now open for the summer season. Scan the QR code or check the club's social media for more.

Get into golf at Northcote these school holidays

The Northcote Public Golf Course has a host of fun activities planned for the coming school holidays. And not all of them involve tees, clubs and tiny balls.

Take a picnic rug and chill to the Sounds of Spring free musical concerts featuring young local musicians. You can play a round of mini-golf with the family or book the kids into the school holiday program to learn golfing skills. 

Check the flyer QR codes for more.

Tell our school community about your event

Do you have a local community or sporting event you want to share? We'd love to know about it so we can tell our Preston High School community. Send an email with information about your event to preston.hs@education.vic.gov.au  and don't forget to add 'newsletter' in the subject line.