Media Releases

Community groups receive more than $565,000
18 November 2009

Yarra’s Community Gardens Advisory Committee springs to life
18 November 2009

Collingwood concrete car park to become parkland
18 November 2009

Call-in of Epworth redevelopment highlights need to clear VCAT traffic jams
15 October 2009

White Ribbon Day in Yarra
12 November 2009

Yarra tops the list for bike expenditure
11 November 2009

Prepare your home for the heat 
6 November 2009

Yarra and Stonnington launch a Litter Blitz
5 November 2009

Main Yarra Trail’s $1.3 million upgrade to get underway next week
30 October 2009

Remembrance Day at the Richmond Town Hall
28 October 2009

Support for Yarra's elderly and disabled pet owners
21 October

Ban on Public Drinking in Yarra
21 October 2009

Alphington Park Certified a Sustainable Park
15 October 2009

A safer speed limit to be introduced in Princes Hill
15 October 2009

Residents encouraged to Ride to Work on 14 October
2 October 2009

Celebrating life across Yarra, across cultures
24 September 2009

Yarra community gains new park
23 September 2009

Permanent North Fitzroy Library Moves One Step Closer to Reality
23 September 2009

Blessing of the Bikes celebrates cycling
18 September 2009

Yarra gains a temporary park this Friday
16 September 2009

Our Town turns the spotlight on Yarra’s treasures
16 September 2009

Richmond residents urged to have a say on public housing redevelopment
10 September 2009

Yarra gains jobs and greener environment
4 September

Tackling disadvantage to improve health outcomes
3 September

Residents can apply to shape Yarra’s environment
28 August 2009

Collingwood Leisure Centre pool to remain closed for two weeks
25 August 2009

Yarra Council welcomes freeze on late-night liquor licences
24 August 2009

Community gardens to continue to grow in Yarra
21 August 2009

Temporary closure – Collingwood Leisure Centre
21 August 2009

Feedback Sought on Proposed Peel Street Park 
11 August 2009

Richmond fruit and vegetable shop fined $10,000
5 August 2009

Yarra Council makes a statement on service
29 July 2009

Victoria Park to throw open its gates for good next month
24 July 2009

Council seeks feedback for proposed Victoria Street Structure Plan
23 July 2009

Yarra City Council set to introduce local law banning public consumption of alcohol at night
22 July 2009

Neighbourhood Houses Heart of Yarra Community 
22 July 2009

$350 million Epworth Hospital Redevelopment gets go ahead
22 July 2009

Heritage listed grandstand refurbished for the community
16 July 2009

Yarra Residents Invited to National Tree Day 
15 July 2009

Have Your Say About Fitzroy Town Hall Precinct 
7 July 2009

Lighting Up Yarra 
7 July 2009

Construction set to begin on Fitzroy affordable housing project
6 July 2009

Visit Gertrude Street After Dark
29 June 2009

Yarra’s Solar Powered Kids 
16 June 2009

Win for residents ‘saturated’ by late-night entertainment venues
12 June 2009

Room to Create Forums to explore art’s role in a contemporary setting
12 June 2009

Get Your Hands Dirty at Clifton Hill Tree Planting Day 
11 June 2009

Update on proposed Dimmeys redevelopment
9 June 2009

Yarra Celebrates World Environment Day
5 June 2009

Council’s 2010 Community Grants program gets underway
4 June 2009

Sorrow at death of Felix Hua
2 June 2009

Yarra Council deeply concerned for missing teen
31 May 2009

Yarra Council takes precautions in light of Swine flu
29 May 2009

Full steam ahead for Collingwood Leisure Centre expansion
21 May 2009

Response to Swine Flu Diagnosis
20 May 2009

Free energy audits to create a greener Melbourne
20 May 2009

Rob Gell Special Guest at World Environment Day
20 May 2009

Council trial to claim road space for cyclists
19 May 2009

Holden Street Neighbourhood House Goes Greeener
14 May 2009

Library, leisure and environment projects front and centre in Council’s proposed 2009/2010 budget
6 May 2009

Cut price composting helps the environment
29 April 2009

Yarra Council raises concerns with Heritage Victoria about proposed Dimmeys redevelopment
23 April 2009

Yarra Volunteers Thanked
23 April 2009

Young people benefit in Yarra Council crackdown on local tobacco retailers
22 April 2009

Future of Collingwood Town Hall Precinct
16 April 2009

Art Auction to Raise Funds for Bushfire Relief  
16 April 2009

Yarra pleased to retain planning control over landmark Amcor site
15 April 2009

Community feedback invited on proposed $350 million redevelopment of Epworth Hospital
8 April 2009

Council to continue working on achieving community vision for Amcor site
27 March 2009

Clearways Decision provides limited benefit for Yarra
26 March 2009

Council’s Town Halls Go Dark For Earth Hour
23 March 2009

Council Welcomes Merri Creek Pipe Bridge Funding
23 March 2009

Walk, Stride, Roll, Ride!
20 March 2009

Yarra Council receives application for redevelopment of historic Dimmeys Site
19 March 2009

Aquatic Redevelopment at Collingwood Leisure Centre
19 March 2009

Yarra City Council prosecutes owner of American Pit Bull
19 March 2009

Yarra Celebrates Cultural Diversity Week
11 March 2009

New Guide Map to Yarra’s Art Galleries Launched
11 March 2009

VicRoads commences Burnley Street works
11 March 2009

Lowering the speed limit in Yarra
5 March 2009

Yarra’s Business Crime Prevention Partnership Gets Underway
26 February 2009

Responsible pet ownership promoted through new Domestic Animal Management Plan
23 February 2009

Yarra tobacco retailers under the microscope
19 February 2009

Balance struck on use of Yarra’s parks for commercial fitness activities
18 February 2009

Support for Yarra businesses during tough times
17 February 2009

Volunteer in Yarra on Clean Up Australia Day
16 February 2009

Yarra Council responds to panel report on Victoria Gardens expansion
4 February 2009

Public Forum – Future Housing for Older Adults
3 February 2009

Vision for sustainable living showcase on 16-hectare inner-city site
30 January 2009

Simple Steps to Beat the Heat
29 January 2009

Yarra Council closes down illegal rooming house in Richmond
29 January 2009

Singer Archie Roach to help launch project celebrating Yarra’s Aboriginal cultural history
20 January 2009

Yarra gets big tick on its investment in bicycle infrastructure
16 January 2009

VCAT gives go-ahead for another ten-storey building in Richmond, against community wishes
13 January 2009

New regulations for supervision of children at Yarra leisure facilities
7 January 2009

 

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