Alphington Park Recreation and Facilities Master Plan
The City of Yarra’s draft Alphington Park Recreation and Facilities Master Plan is currently on exhibition and Council is seeking feedback from the community.
Date released: 28 August 2008

Council Investigates Ways to Improve Services
As part of its commitment to improving the way services are delivered to the community, Yarra City Council is investigating the possibility of consolidating staff in one main location.
Date released: 25 August 2008

Yarra City Council joins Universal Housing Alliance
Yarra City Council looks set to endorse the Universal Housing – Sustainable Homes for Life Policy Platform and approve membership of the Universal Housing Alliance at the upcoming meeting of council on Tuesday 19 August.
Date released: 15 August 2008

Changes to bin collection time
The City of Yarra recently changed its contractor for residential waste collection and while this made no change to the day your rubbish is collected, some residents have noticed a change in collection time.
Date released: 15 August 2008

$250,000 environmental upgrade for Citizens Park
Yarra City Council is commencing a $250,000 upgrade to Citizens Park, on the corner of Church, Highett and Gleadell Streets in Richmond to improve the oval turf and sports flood lighting, creating a community facility that will be more energy and water efficient.
Date released: 8 August 2008

Rapid Response for Roads and Rubbish
Yarra City Council is currently developing a rapid response unit to better respond to urgent road maintenance and waste disposal needs around the municipality.
Date released: 6 August 2008

Have Your Say on Principles for Future Use of Amcor site in Alphington
Yarra City Council is seeking feedback and ideas from the community on any future development of the Amcor site in Heidelberg Road, Alphington.
Date released: 8 August 2008

Ken Roberts Exhibition  “Country Women, country lives”
City of Yarra and the Shire of Wellington are proud to present an exhibition of Ken Roberts work “Country Women, country lives” - on display now at the Richmond Town Hall.
Date released: 6 August 2008

Campaigning for a non-nuclear future
In recognition of the 63rd anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima (6 August), Yarra City Council is encouraging other Victorian councils to join the Mayors for Peace Program in an effort to help achieve nuclear disarmament.
Date released: 6 August 2008

Council seeks feedback for proposed Victoria Street Structure Plan
Yarra City Council is seeking ideas and feedback about a structure plan for the Victoria Street activity centre.
Date released: Friday 28 July 2008

Yarra Speaks Out on Homelessness in Melbourne
Yarra City Council has lodged a submission to the Federal Government’s Green Paper Which Way Home: A new approach to homelessness,calling for an integrated approach to homelessness.
Date released: Friday 18 July 2008

Yarra City Council gets the chance to present their submission to Rod Eddington
Council rejects Eddington’s road tunnel and demands a rail line to Doncaster
In its submission to the State Government, lodged today, Yarra City Council voiced its total opposition to the road tunnel proposed in Sir Rod Eddington’s recent ‘Investing in Transport’ Report.
Date released: Friday 18 July 2008

VCAT approves 10 Storeys on Bridge Road
Melbourne 2030 – Anything Goes!
Yarra City Council expressed extreme disappointment today at a decision made by the Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) to allow a ten storey development at 243 - 249a Bridge Road, Richmond.
Date released: 17 July 2008

Council condemns the State Government’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to clearways
Council criticised the State Government’s blanket extension of clearways in its submission lodged with VicRoads today.
Date released: 17 July 2008

National Tree Day at Burnley Park
Yarra City Council is inviting everyone in the community to come along to National Tree Day celebrations on Sunday 27 July at Burnley Park between 10.00am and 1.00pm.
Date released: 15 July 2008

New non-English section on Council’s website
Yarra City Council has launched a new non-English section on its website – www.yarracity.vic.gov.au.
Yarra residents are now able to get information about Council’s essential services in nine languages - Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Mandarin, Turkish, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Date released: 4 July 2008

2009 Community Grants – attend an info session
The City of Yarra Community Grants Program is set to open on Monday 7 July, offering individuals and groups in Yarra the chance to secure funding for programs that support and benefit the local community.
Date released: 3 July 2008

Council fights against clearway changes
Yarra City Council has today expressed its continuing concerns with extending clearway times, angry with the total lack of consultation from the State Government.
Date released: 2 July 2008

Organise your event with Plan it Yarra!
Yarra City Council has just published an online guide for planning community festivals and events in Yarra. 
Date released: 27 June 2008

Make your mark in Yarra – stand for Council!
General elections are looming in the City of Yarra and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andi Diamond is urging members of the community to start thinking about standing for council.
Date released: 24 June 2008

Yarra awarded over $1 million for family and children's services
The Honourable Maxine Morand MP, Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development has announced that Yarra was one of five successful Councils to receive a Major Infrastructure Redevelopment Grant for improving local facilities for families and children.
Date released: 23 June 2007

Yarra City Council and Melbourne Water propose exciting wetland project for Edinburgh Gardens
Yarra City Council, with the support of Melbourne Water, has developed draft plans to incorporate an environmental wetland in Edinburgh Gardens.
Date released: Thursday 19 June 2008

Discover the magic of inner Melbourne

Support for proposed decriminalisation of abortion
Yarra Councillor, Kathleen Maltzahn will move a motion at the June meeting of Council to endorse the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s recommendations for decriminalising abortion in Victoria.
Date released: 13 June 2008

Refugee Week ‘A Place to Call Home’
15 June to 22 June 2008
The City of Yarra will celebrate Refugee Week with two exciting community events:
Emerge Festival - ‘A place to call home’
Celebrate Living in Fitzroy

Re-launch of Mayor’s Park Tennis Centre
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Judy Morton, and the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon. Richard Wynne will officially launch the upgrade of the Mayor’s Park Tennis Centre on Sunday the 15 June.
Date released: 6 June 2008

Yarra Council introduces Developer Contribution
Yarra City Council’s progressive amendment to the Yarra Planning Scheme (C87), which requires that developers pay a standard 4.5% contribution to improve local open space, has been approved by the Minister for Planning.
Date released: 5 June 2008

Yarra Leisure wins two Victorian Awards
The Collingwood Leisure Centre was awarded the 2008 Facility Management Award at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards ceremony on Friday 30 May.
Date Released: 3 June 2008

Council seeks feedback on Draft Budget 2008-09
At its meeting on Monday 26 May, Yarra City Council approved the Draft Budget to be placed on public exhibition and is now seeking community feedback by Tuesday 17 June.
Date Released: 27 May 2008

Council Launches EASY Trailer to Celebrate World Environment Day
To celebrate World Environment Day on Thursday 5 June, Yarra City Council will launch its new, interactive Education About Sustainability in Yarra (EASY) Trailer.
Date Released: 22 May 2008

Solar powered facilities to save 10 tonnes of Co2
In the lead up to World Environment Day (5 June), three council buildings will be fitted with solar panels that will result in a reduction of Council’s greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 10 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Date Released: 7 May 2008

All Ages Making Music Being Well event
Yarra City Council, with the support of the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra, is hosting a unique intergenerational music event involving people of all ages creating music together.
Date Released: 9 May 2008

Special Event for Victoria Street Traders
The Green Star Business Program is inviting Victoria Street business to a special event on Thursday, 15 May 2008 at Pho Djung Restaurant, First Floor, 208 Victoria Street, Richmond.
Date Released: 8 May 2008

Yarra City Council response to State Government clearways announcement
“Driven by its commitment to prioritising sustainable transport over car travel, Yarra City Council strongly questions the value of introducing longer clearway times, which only further encourage commuters to drive and will not solve the long term problem of congestion.”
Date Released: 2 may 08

New Attitude, New Body, New Life
In response to the growing national problem of obesity, the City of Yarra is offering a 12 week course to help people learn how to live a healthy, balanced life.
Date Released: 1 May 2008

The future of the North Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Yarra City Council has developed a draft Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the North Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct and is seeking feedback from the community.
Date Released: 30 April 2008

Housing Affordability Through The Roof
Launch of Inner Melbourne Housing Affordability website
Inner Local Area Planning Support Conference
Thursday, 1 May 2008
10 am, Theatrette, Spring Street Conference Centre
Date Released: 29 April 2008

Smarter Street Lights Saving Energy in the Street
Yarra City Council will be among the first five municipalities to participate in a sustainable public street lighting initiative when the trial kicks off on 22 April. 
Date Released: 17 April 2008

Council supports the Affordable Living Alliance
Yarra City Council has joined a campaign by the Affordable Living Alliance to lobby the State Government to maintain, and possibly extend concessions for low income Victorians.
Date Released: 22 April 2008

Yarra City Council adopts Municipal Strategic Statement
Yarra City Council will submit its Municipal Strategic Statement to the Minister for Planning for approval after it was formally adopted at Tuesday night’s full Council meeting.
Date Released: 18 April 2008

Yarra Libraries Strategic Plan 2008-2012 - Have your say!
Yarra City Council is seeking community feedback on a draft Yarra Libraries Strategic Plan, which sets a framework for the future delivery of library services.
Date Released: 18 April 2008

26 Yarra Businesses Complete Stage 1 of the Energise Business Program
The City of Yarra will present each participating business with a personalised energy audit and a certificate to mark the completion of the first stage of the Energise Business program.
Date Released: 17 April 2008

Council consults on sale of land at 49 Tudor Street Richmond - Have your say
In November 2007 Council resolved to commence a statutory process to consider the sale of land at 49 Tudor Street, Richmond.
Date Released: 16 April 2008

The City of Yarra pledges support to Close the Gap Day
Yarra City Council last night endorsed Oxfam's national Close the Gap day on Tuesday 22 April in the spirit of raising awareness of the difference between the life expectancies of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. 
Date Released: 16 April 2008

Peer Support Program Launched for New Vietnamese Mothers in Yarra
The City of Yarra, in partnership with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), is launching a peer support network for Vietnamese women living in the municipality that wish to access breastfeeding support.
Date Released: 15 April 2008

New Program of Seminars for Parents in Yarra
The City of Yarra’s Family and Children’s Services is running a program of Parenting Seminars for families in Yarra designed to provide insight and advice into a range of key aspects of modern parenting.
Date Released: 14 April 2008

Collingwood Harvest Festival
As a major sponsor of the Collingwood Harvest Festival, Yarra City Council encourages the local community to come along and take part in the vibrant celebration on Saturday 19 April at the Collingwood Housing Estate.
Date Released: 11 April 2008

City of Yarra appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Judy Morton, announced today the appointment of Dr Andi Diamond as the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Yarra.
Date Released: 3 April 2008

New Skills Training Program for Community Groups in Yarra
The City of Yarra, in partnership with Our Community, is running a free skills training program for local community groups.
Date Released: 2 April 2008

Yarra City Council responds to Eddington report
Yarra City Council expressed mixed feelings today in response to Sir Rod Eddington’s Investing in Transport Report.
Date Released: 2 April 2008

Council’s draft Domestic Animal Management Strategy - Have your say!
Yarra City Council has developed a draft Domestic Animal Management Strategy to ensure there is a framework in place to manage the needs of pet owners and all open space users.
Date Released: 20 March 2008

Be safe, be seen!
As part of the Be Safe Be Seen campaign, Yarra City Council and the Victoria Police will be giving away free lights to help cyclists boost their visibility.
Date Released: 19 March 2008

Celebrating our diverse culture
To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (17 - 21 March) Council is holding a free multicultural lunch at Richmond Town Hall on Thursday 20 March from 11.00am to 1.00pm.
Date Released: 18 March 2008

Classical Music Concerts - Crying Babies Welcome!
Back by overwhelming demand, The City of Yarra, local radio station 3MBS and Richmond Uniting Church are proud to present a second year of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults.
Date Released: 17 March 2008

Council helps local children become fitter and healthier
The City of Yarra has joined forces with MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition… Do It! – to run a free program designed to improve the health and well-being of local children aged 7 to 13 and their families.
Date Released: 12 March 2008

Council acknowledges the City’s great women
The City of Yarra proudly acknowledges local women who joined the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll at International Women’s Day celebrations held on Friday 7 March.
Date Released: 12 March 2008

Council supports active travel programs in local primary schools
The City of Yarra is providing financial assistance to local primary schools to help them encourage active travel options such as walking or cycling to school.
Date Released: 5 March 2008

Planning Panels Victoria recommends adoption of Council’s Municipal Strategic Statement
In its final report delivered in February, Planning Panels Victoria has recommended the adoption of Yarra City Council’s Municipal Strategic Statement.
Date Released: 5 March 2008

Get Involved in Clean Up Australia Day
Council is encouraging the local community to get involved in Clean UP Australia Day on Sunday, 2 March 2008 to help make their neighbourhood litter free and show they care about the local environment. 
Date Released: 26 February 2008

Panels Victoria hands down final report on Municipal Strategic Statement
Yarra City Council has received a final report from Panels Victoria on its Municipal Strategic Statement.
Date Released: 25 February 2008

$1 million for youth employment in Melbourne’s North

Council launches second stage of Summer Litter Blitz
Yarra City Council has commenced the next phase of its campaign to crack down on litter in local shopping strips by encouraging residents, businesses and visitors to do the right thing and put their litter in the bin. 
Date Released: 19 February 2008

City of Yarra launches important Indigenous  project
Yarra City Council will launch an important project to officially commemorate and celebrate local Aboriginal history and culture.
Date Released: 19 February 2008

The City of Yarra supports International Women’s Day with launch of exciting women’s swimming program
Yarra City Council is getting behind International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March by supporting locally based events and launching a new season of its very successful Women Making Waves swimming program for women.
Date Released: 19 February 2008

City of Yarra welcomes new Councillor, Geoff Barbour
The Victorian Electoral Commission announced today that Geoff Barbour has been elected to join Yarra City Council, taking the place of Cr Annabel Barbara who resigned earlier in the year.
Date Released: 18 February 2008

Council hands out $654K in community grants
Yarra City Council will hand out $654,000 to community groups on Thursday 14 February as part of its Community Grants Program.
Date Released: 7 February 2008

Celebrating Australia’s First Flight
Yarra City Council and the Richmond Historical Society filled Citizens’ Park with hot air balloons this morning to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first balloon flight in Australia.
Date Released: 1 February 2008

The City of Yarra announces its Australia Day award winners
At a special ceremony at the Richmond Town Hall on Saturday 26 January, Mayor Cr Judy Morton announced the City of Yarra’s Australia Day Award winners.
Date Released: 26 January 2008

Learning How to Beat the Heat
Yarra City Council has been successful in applying for grant funding from the Department of Human Services for a project that will work with the local community to find ways to cope with hot weather conditions.
Date Released: 1 February 2008

Yarra scores top marks in Platinum Pool Awards
The City of Yarra’s pools have achieved an outstanding score of 97.66% in the 2008 Platinum Pool Safe Awards.
Date Released: 30 January 2008

City of Yarra Councillor accepts position in regional Victoria
City of Yarra Councillor Annabel Barbara announced today she had accepted the position of Gippsland Regional Development Strategy Executive Officer for the six Shire Councils in regional Victoria.
Date Released: 21 January 2008

Child care supply in Yarra set to increase
Yarra City Council forecasts an additional 125 community and private child care places will be available in 2008 as a result of its commitment to making Yarra family friendly.
Date Released: 22 January 2008

New Mayor elected for the City of Yarra
At last night’s Ceremonial Meeting, Councillor Judy Morton was elected Mayor of the City of Yarra for a 12-month term.
Date Released: 14 December 2007

Winners of the Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition
Yarra City Council is please to announce the winners of the Best Dressed Business Window competition.
Date Released: 13 December 2007

Mayors and MTF hit the streets to promote the Pt4me2 campaign in the lead up to Christmas.
Date Released: 12 December 2007

Council considers Local Law No 8 to help Police address late night drinking related offences in entertainment precincts
City of Yarra Councillors will consider a report about the possibility of using Local Law number 8 as one way to assist Police in addressing late night drinking street offences in local entertainment precincts.
Date Released: 3 December 2007

Council opens stage one of improvement works in Lennox Street
The Mayor of Yarra City Council, Cr Jenny Farrar is officially opening stage one of improvement works in Lennox Street Richmond on Friday 7 December at 10.30am.
Date Released: 3 December 2007

Solutions for Climate Change Festival – ‘Inspiration to Change’
Friends of the Earth Melbourne, in collaboration with the City of Yarra, will present the annual Solutions to Climate Change community festival on Saturday 8 December.
Date Released: 26 November 2007

All abilities unite in activities
The City of Yarra will be a buzz from 19 November to 9 December, with a variety of activities taking place to recognise and celebrate International Day of People with a Disability.
Date Released: 26 November 2007

Two local businesses awarded for being access friendly
Two Yarra businesses received Access Friendly Awards from ParaQuad Victoria after being nominated by Yarra City Council.
Date Released: 22 November 2007

Celebrating the festive season in Yarra
Yarra City Council has organised a range of activities and entertainment to bring local shopping strips to life with the Christmas spirit.
Date Released: 22 November 2007

Free Bikes for Eight Yarra Schools
Eight primary schools in the City of Yarra will receive free bikes this month as part of Bicycle Victoria’s ‘1000 Bikes Student Leadership Reward’ program to recognise exceptional student leadership and commitment to active travel.
Date Released: 22 November 2007

Yarra City Council encourages residents to give more during Australian Giving Week – December 3-9
Yarra City Council is encouraging local residents to give more in the lead up to Christmas as part of the Australian Giving Week initiative.
Date Released: 22 November 2007

Yarra City Council has taken a proactive step and developed a proposed set of design principles for the Channel 9 site in Bendigo Street Richmond, in preparation for its possible sale or redevelopment.
Date Released: 22 September 2007

Eliminating Violence Against Women
The City of Yarra is proud to support White Ribbon Day (25 November), the UN declared International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  Council will be selling white ribbons at Collingwood and Richmond town halls and banners will hang from Richmond Town Hall.
Date Released: 16 November 2007

Council saving water and protecting the environment through good design
Launch of Yarra City Council’s Water Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines.
Date Released: 16 November 2007

Councils join forces to gets tough on litter bugs
The Mayor of Port Phillip Janet Bolitho, the Mayor of the City of Yarra Jenny Farrar and Hobsons Bay Councillor Leigh Hardinge with Sustainability Victoria Litter Champions getting up close and personal with a 4 metre wet and dripping litter trap pulled from Port Phillip Bay.
Date Released: 16 November 2007

pt4me2 – Support the rail line to Doncaster
The cities of Yarra, Manningham and Boroondara are running a community campaign to keep the spotlight on an important public transport issue – the long awaited rail line to Doncaster.
Date Released: 8 November 2007

Test results back for Burnley Depot Site
Earlier this year, Yarra City Council engaged the services of an environmental science company, HLA Envirosciences, to undertake an investigation into soil, groundwater and potential landfill gas at the former Council Depot site in Burnley Street.
Date Released: 9 November 2007

Free BBQ available for local street parties
Yarra City Council has boosted its support for local street parties and can now provide a FREE BBQ for council approved parties.
Date Released: 9 November 2007

A village full of entertainment
Yarra City Council is excited to support The Village, a five day multi-arts festival running from Wednesday 7 November to Sunday 11 November in Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy.
Date Released: 29 October 2007

New environmental project guarantees financial benefits to Yarra businesses
City of Yarra is offering local small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular licensed venues, the chance to slash their energy bills and reduce their greenhouse emissions through a groundbreaking efficiency program called Energise Business. 
Date Released: 8 November 2007

City of Yarra Gets Behind National Mobile Phone Recycling Initiative
Recycling your old mobile phone is now easier, with the City of Yarra joining the nationwide MobileMuster program.
Date Released: 8 November 2007

Lest we forget
What: Remembrance Day Ceremony
When: 10.30am – 12.00pm Sunday 11 November
Where: Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Date Released: 31 October 2007

Riders and Walkers invited to have their say
Yarra City Council in cooperation with Bicycle Victoria, is running a web-based survey, called Bikescope, seeking feedback from the community on cycling and walking facility improvements.
Date Released: 29 October 2007

Yarra Council calls on all political parties to boost community care funding
Yarra City Council has joined the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and councils across the state in calling for federal political parties to step up and meet the shortfall in funding and access to community care services in Victoria.
Date Released: 15 October

Public Forum on Public Transport Issues Trains, Trams and Tunnels
What: Public forum on public transport issues, with policy speeches from federal election candidates.
When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 24 October 2007.
Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Collingwood.
Date Released: 12 October 2007

Council Calls on Community to Help Catch Turf Thieves
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Jenny Farrar is seeking information from the community about the theft of freshly laid turf from Ramsden Street Oval last weekend.
Date Released: 12 October 2007

Supporting East Timor – Call for Volunteers
The enthusiasm and dedication of East Timor’s young people has inspired Northcote resident, Chris Adams, to commit full-time to helping rebuild the troubled nation.
Date Released: 12 October 2007

Council approves planning application for Clifton Hill Rail Project
On Wednesday night 10 October, Yarra City Council approved the Department of Infrastructure’s planning application for the Clifton Hill Rail Duplication Project.
Date Released: 11October 2007

Council holds information meeting on upcoming Smith Street Structure Plan
Yarra City Council is holding an information meeting to update community members and property owners about the proposed preparation of a structure plan for Smith Street and surrounds.
Date Released: 11October 2007

Mayor sends message of support to local Sudanese community
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Jenny Farrar has reaffirmed Yarra’s support for the Sudanese community in response to concerns raised today by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria about the damaging effect of recent media coverage.
Date Released: 5 October 2007

Brainfood for Business Upcoming Business Training Programs in Yarra
Yarra City Council is committed to strengthening and supporting small business and is offering a range of training and development programs to local business operators.
Date Released: 2 October 2007

Mayor congratulates local business award recipients
Local businesses in Yarra won 11 of the 15 awards at the Leader Newspapers Melbourne Business Achiever Awards held at Melbourne’s Rendezvous Hotel on Monday night.
Date Released: 03 October 2007

Council cracking down on illegal building works
Yarra City Council is encouraging residents, businesses and developers to do the right thing and follow correct procedures to ensure building works are carried out in accordance with Building and Planning legislation.
Date Released: 2 October 2007

Moving forward to secure a future for the Fairfield Park Boathouse
Council is in the process of undertaking an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to select a suitable candidate to enter into a new lease, commencing 1 June 2008.
Date Released: 1 October 2007

Pet Registrations – Reminder to the Community
The City of Yarra is reminding residents who own a cat or dog to register their pets or pay their pet registration fees as soon as possible.
Date Released:1 October 2007

Council urges people to get on their bikes
Yarra City Council has organised a free breakfast on Victoria Street near the  Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre between 7.00am to 9.00am, for all cyclists participating in National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 17 October.
Date Released: 1 October 2007

Walk your way to a free breakfast
Yarra City Council is calling on businesses to get involved in Walk to Work Day on Friday 5 October, by holding a breakfast at their workplace. 
Date Released: 26 September 2007

Future Planning for our Ageing Community
During Seniors Week, Yarra City Council will launch its Positive Ageing Strategy and Action Plan, which focuses on building a community for all ages where people live not only longer lives, but healthier, more enriching, and fulfilling lives.
Date Released: 26 September 2007

Worm Farms and Compost Bins Building a Sustainable Future
Yarra City Council is encouraging the community to further reduce waste going to land fill by using worm farms and compost bins.
Date Released: 14 September 2007

Mayors unite for peace
In recognition of International Day of Peace (21 September), Yarra City Council is encouraging other Councils to sign up to the Mayors for Peace program.
Date Released: 14 September 2007

Yarra City Council supports 2007 North Western Skateboard & BMX Titles
Yarra City Council, through a partnership with the YMCA, will be hosting a qualifying heat of the 2007 North Western Skate & BMX titles (NWSBT) at the Clifton Hill Skate Park on Saturday 29 September 2007. 
Date Released: 13 September 2007

Local accessible buildings policy moves one step closer with support from Panels Victoria
Date Released: 11 September 2007

Victoria Street Litter Project – education and enforcement
Over the next two months, Yarra City Council will be rolling out the next stage of an intensive litter prevention and environmental project in Victoria Street Richmond.
Date Released: 7 September 2007

Panels Victoria hands down interim report on Council’s Municipal Strategic Statement
Date Released: 7 September 2007

Community Forum – Drugs and the Law
When:  Tuesday 11 September from 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where:  Neighbourhood Justice Centre, 241 Wellington Street, Collingwood
Date Released: 31 August 2007

Council to decide on future vision for Cremorne and Church Street
At its meeting on Tuesday 4 September, Yarra City Council’s Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Committee will consider a revised Draft Urban Design Framework.
Date Released: 31 August 2007

Child Protection Week Activity
The City of Yarra and the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) are calling for community support for Child Protection Week and the activities being held across Yarra.
Date Released: 27 August 2007

Yarra City Council takes steps to be proactive about the Channel 9 site
Yarra City Council became aware of the possible sale and relocation of the GTV 9 site in Bendigo Street, Richmond via articles appearing in several major Melbourne newspapers.
Date Released: 24 August 2007

Yarra City Council gets the chance to present their submission to Rod Eddington
Yarra City Council is one of the few organisations selected to present their East West Link Needs Assessment submission to Sir Rod Eddington.
Date Released: 22 August 2007

Council responsible authority for Jaques site redevelopment
Council will remain the Responsible Authority for the proposed redevelopment of the former Jaques site at 1 Palmer Street
Date Released: 17 August 2007

Yarra improves pedestrian signals
Pedestrians in the City of Yarra will be able to cross the road more easily and safely at four traffic signal locations after changes to signals.
Date Released: 17 August 2007

Council invites community to meeting to gather information for Melbourne 2030 submission
Date Released: 16 August 2007

Victoria Street East decision delivers mixed results for Council
Date Released: 16 August 2007

Minister hands down decision on Victoria Street East Precinct
Date Released: 15 August 2007

Mayor writes to Australia Post about the proposed closure of Fitzroy Delivery Centre
The Mayor of Yarra City Council, Cr Jenny Farrar has written to Australia Post asking for an explanation as to why there is a proposal in place to close the Fitzroy Delivery Centre.
Date Released: 9 August 2007

Yarra Plans for a Sporting Future
Council has developed a five year plan for developing and supporting sport in the City of Yarra and will soon be asking for community feedback on the Plan.
1 August 2007

Council seeks to establish a hot air balloon policy
The City of Yarra is considering the adoption of a Hot Air Balloons in Parks policy to accommodate the activity of hot air ballooning in Council parks and to protect the amenity of the local neighbourhood for Yarra residents.
Date Released: 1 August 2007

Council to host School Readiness forum
The City of Yarra is hosting an information evening on school readiness to help parents ensure their children experience a successful transition from pre-school to primary school.
Date Released: 30 July 2007

Yarra seeks support for rural partner
Wellington Shire
Date Released: 27 July 2007

Council urges a partnership approach for Smith Street
Date Released: 27 July 2007

Council to provide showerhead exchange
Yarra City Council is joining forces with City West Water to deliver a showerhead exchange program.
Date Released: 26 July 2007

Community event remembers 1967 Referendum
Date Released: 25 July 2007

Strengthening Local Business
The City of Yarra is working in partnership with the Department of Innovation and Industry to offer a local business development program: Grooming your Business for Profitable Growth.
Date Released: 25 July 2007

Exciting plans for Richmond adopted
At the full Council meeting on Tuesday night 17 July, the Richmond Town Hall Urban Design Framework (UDF) was unanimously adopted by Councillors.
Date Released: 20 July 2007

Council proudly adopts historically significant 2007-08 Budget
After extensive community consultation, Yarra City Council last night adopted the 2007/08 Budget for the municipality.
Date Released: 18 July 2007

Yarra Brave - Youth training programs with Richmond Football Club
Yarra City Council, in conjunction with Richmond Football Club is running a series of free fitness programs for young people, called Yarra Brave, which commenced on 16 July 2007.
Date Released: 17 July 2007

Media takes a one-side view of Smith Street again
City of Yarra Councillor, Stephen Jolly, has criticised 3AW’s Derryn Hinch for failing to present a balanced and accurate view of the issues experienced in Smith Street and the work Council is doing to try and improve the situation.
Date Released: 17 July 2007

Continuing the clean-up at Burnley Depot
Council commenced pro-active clean-up of the Burnley Depot site earlier this year as part of an overall municipal wide maintenance and monitoring program for sensitive sites in Yarra.
Date Released: 16 July 2007

3900 seedlings in three hours for National Tree Day!
The City of Yarra will celebrate National Tree Day on Sunday 29 July by planting over 3,900 seedlings at the Hardy Gallagher Reserve in Linear Park.
Date Released: 12 July 2007

Getting to know business in Yarra
Yarra City Council is asking the 8,700 businesses located in the municipality to participate in an important project that will improve communication, support and services for local business and position the area as a competitive visitor destination.
Date Released: 13 July 2007

Council disappointed with VCAT approval of NKYA
The Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal delivered its decision on the NKYA development on 29 June, directing that a planning permit be issued.
Date Released: 9 July 2007

Naidoc Week Celebrations
NAIDOC week marks the annual time of celebration for Indigenous people, along with all Australians, to acknowledge the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia.
Date Released: 05 July 2007.

All ages music event to help East Timor
Tickets are now available to an all ages music benefit event to raise money to support young people in the Bacau region of East Timor.
Date Released: 06 July 2007.

Yarra Council says zero net emissions do not go far enough
Yarra City Council has adopted a multi-pronged approach to combating climate change, saying the “zero net emission” concept did not go far enough.
Date Released: 22 June 2007 .

Richmond Recreation Centre receives ‘Facility Management Award 2007’
Richmond Recreation Centre was awarded ‘Metropolitan Facility of the Year 2007’ at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards in Melbourne on Friday 1 June.
Date Released: 28 June 2007 .

Council enacts local law to prevent the misuse of parking permits
Yarra City Council will enact a new local law to prevent the misuse of parking permits on Thursday 5 July, 2007.
Date Released: 26 June 2007 .

Council to give $500,000 in community grants
Yarra City Council’s Annual Grants Program will open on 2 July, and will provide over half a million dollars in funding for community programs.
Date Released: 20 June 2007 .

Yarra Council urges State Government to prioritise other transport projects – not the east-west link
The City of Yarra, last night officially endorsed its submission to the State Government’s Eddington Enquiry, and questioned the need to prioritise and spend vital public resources on an east-west link proposal.
Date Released: 20 June 2007 .

Yarra Council proposes developer contribution to improve open space
Yarra City Council last night endorsed a progressive amendment to the Yarra Planning Scheme (C87) which proposes that developers pay a standard 4.5% contribution to improve local open space
Date Released: 20 June 2007 .

Council progresses plans for an affordable housing development in Fitzroy
Yarra City Council is progressing plans for the development of affordable studio apartments at 239 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in response to increasing pressure for affordable housing options in Yarra
Date Released: 20 June 2007

City of Yarra Budget 2007/08 – Have Your Say!
What: City of Yarra Budget 2007/08 Public Meeting
Where: Richmond Town Hall – 333 Bridge Road, Richmond
When: Monday 25 June, 7.00pm
Date Released: 18 June 2007

Improvement works to commence in Victoria Street Precinct
Yarra City Council is undertaking works in Lennox Street Richmond, between Victoria and Butler Streets, as part of an innovative public space improvement and civic pride plan.
Date Released: 13 June 2007

City of Yarra Proposed Budget 2007/2008
After extensive community consultation, City of Yarra Councillors and officers have developed a proposed budget for the municipality for the 2007/2008 financial year.
Date Released: 7 June 2007

Environmental initiatives feature high on Council’s Proposed Budget
Environmental initiatives are featured high on the list of priorities in Yarra City Council’s 2007/08 Proposed Budget, with over $2.5 million of funding for services and projects.
Date Released: 7 June 2007

Council to spend over $1.9 million on support for local businesses
A self-cleaning public toilet in Brunswick Street and stage two works to Lennox Square is just two of the new initiatives for businesses in Yarra City Council’s proposed 2007/08 budget.
Date Released: 7 June 2007

Yarra Students are Active Students
The City of Yarra congratulates all local students who walk, ride or scoot to school and particularly those that have helped to place three Yarra primary schools in the top ten Active Schools.
Date Released: 6 June 2007

BSL releases report on future of St Andrews Church site
Yarra City Council has received the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) report, outlining their position on the future of the St Andrews Clifton Hill Site.
Date Released: 5 June 2007

Yarra launches new energy-efficient light globes
To celebrate World Environment Day (5 June), the City of Yarra is today launching the sale of energy efficient light-globes from Richmond and Collingwood Town Halls.
Date Released: 5 June 2007

3MBS and the City of Yarra Present Music for all Ages!
The City of Yarra and 3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne, are proud to present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults.
Date Released: 25 May 2007

Consultation begins for new Yarra Environment Strategy
Yarra City Council encourages residents to have their say on the development of Yarra’s new Environment Strategy via a series of workshops to be held throughout June and July.
Date Released: 25 May 2007

World Environment Day in the City of Yarra 
To celebrate World Environment Day (5 June) The City of Yarra and Friends of the Earth will host an educational environmental tour for 16 students from four local secondary schools.
Date Released: 24 May 2007

Yarra Libraries hosts Orange Prize winner, Lionel Shriver
The City of Yarra’s new library service, Yarra Libraries, will be hosting its first internationally renowned writer, Lionel Shriver, author of Orange Prize winning We Need to Talk about Kevin.
Date Released: 24 May 2007

Council Offers Special Reduced Rate for Pet Microchipping
Yarra City Council encourages all pet-owners to have their pet microchipped on Saturday 9 June at Collingwood Town Hall for a special reduced rate of $20.
Date Released: 23 May 2007

Council to identify new heritage areas in Yarra
Yarra City Council will soon be conducting a heritage study to identify new areas that should be covered by heritage protection.
Date Released: 18 May 2007

Council adopts local law for noise in parks and gardens
Yarra City Council voted to adopt a new local law to manage excessive noise in parks and gardens at it’s meeting last night.
Date Released: 16 May 2007

Sport Program to Support Women
The City of Yarra will pilot a unique sporting project, Welcome to Yarra Sports with help from a recent $28,000 VicHealth grant.
Date Released: 17 March 2007

Vision Australia awards Yarra for Making a Difference
Yarra City Council will receive a Making a Difference Award from Vision Australia on 4 June
Date Released: 11 May 2007

Honouring former Mayor Theo Sidiropoulos
The City of Yarra and the Theo Sidiropoulos Trust will honour former Collingwood Mayor, Theo Sidiropoulos on Saturday 26 May.
Date Released: 11 May 2007

Burnley Street Roadworks – Community Meeting
Residents and traders along Burnley Street and surrounds will have the opportunity to have their say on proposed Burnley Street roadworks at a community meeting on Tuesday 22 May.
Date Released: 7 May 2007

City of Yarra 2006 Community Survey Results
89% of residents surveyed rated Council’s overall performance as adequate or better according to the results of Council’s recent Community Survey, presented to the Human Services and Community Development Committee last night.
Date Released: 30 April 2007

First Couple to Sign Declaration for the Yarra Relationship Register
Yarra City Council will launch its Relationship Register on Monday 7 May at the Fitzroy Town Hall with the inaugural signing of a declaration and formal ceremony, by local couple Jeff Chiang and Rodney Cruise.
Date Released:1 May 2007 .

Emerging Communities Given a Voice
The City of Yarra is proud to sponsor the Starting Out radio training program at 3ZZZ in Fitzroy and encourages people to get involved in this fantastic program targeted at our emerging communities.
Date Released:27 April 2007 .

Public Information Session on the Eddington Enquiry
Yarra City Council is encouraging residents to make a submission to help scope the Eddington enquiry by the closing date of Thursday 31 May, and is holding a special public information session to help residents prepare their thoughts and submissions.
Date Released:27 April 2007

Council holds special function to encourage businesses and organisations to become Fairtrade
What: During Fairtrade Fortnight, Yarra City Council is holding a special event to encourage more local businesses, schools and community organisations to become Fairtrade.
Date Released:24 April 2007

Council continues its commitment to securing and maintaining affordable housing options in Yarra
Yarra City Council has committed $5000 to join the Australians for Affordable Housing Campaign aimed at putting pressure on Federal and State Governments to develop policy solutions to the affordable housing crisis.
Date Released: 18 April 2007

Yarra’s Heritage Review on Exhibition
Yarra City Council recently completed an extensive heritage review which will provide the supporting information for a new heritage planning scheme amendment designed to enhance and strengthen planning provisions in the City’s existing heritage precincts.
Date Released: 19 April 2007

City of Yarra Budget 2007/08 – Have Your Say!
Yarra City Council is asking all community members (residents, traders, businesses and community orgaisations) to have their say on the 2007/08 Council budget.
Date Released: 13 April 2007

Making affordable housing a key election priority
Yarra City Council has been invited to join the Australians for Affordable Housing Campaign aimed at putting pressure on Federal and State Governments to develop policy solutions to the affordable housing crisis.
Date Released: 4 April 2007

City of Yarra - first to trial a training program that helps local unemployed
The City of Yarra is the first Council in Victoria to trial a unique community program that provides important on-the-job training and work experience to unemployed residents.
Date Released: 4 April 2007

Safe and Sustainable Children’s Centres
Four of Yarra’s childcare centres will be part of the Safe and Sustainable Indoor Cleaning (SASI) Project - a pilot program run by Fresh Green Clean and Sustainability Victoria that will be launched on Wednesday 18 April.
Date Released: 10 April 2007

Yarra City Council Launches a New Look Library Service
Yarra City Council is proud to be launching its own library service consisting of five library branches Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy and Richmond.
Date Released: 11 April 2007

Yarra raises over $4200 for MS
Last week the City of Yarra handed over more than $4200 to Carol Cooke, organiser of the MS Mega Swim to go help fund the MS Society’s “Go For Gold” scholarship program.
Date Released: April 2007

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