Council and Police build relationships with local youth through adventure camp
15 local youth will enjoy a four day adventure camp holiday in Phillip Island next week aimed at improving their confidence, resilience and independence.
Date Released: 30 March 2007

Council develops a training solution for
local sporting clubs
Yarra City Council will develop a weekly roster of suitable sporting grounds for local clubs to train on in the lead up to the start of the official sporting season.
Date Released: 27 March 2007

Green Star
Businesses on Victoria Street, Council and Melbourne Water join forces to combat litter.
Date Released: 26 March 2007

Drip irrigation keeping trees alive
Yarra residents may have noticed snake-like lines of luscious green grass in the city’s parks in the past few months – this is the result of Council’s sub-surface drip irrigation system that is keeping precious trees alive.
Date Released: 28 March 2007

Have your say on the Fairfield Park Boathouse
The lease for the Fairfield Park Boathouse is due to expire on 31 May 2008.
Date Released: 26 March 2007

Council urges Australia’s leaders to sign UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability
Yarra City Council will write to Prime Minister John Howard, the Attorney General, Phillip Ruddock and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd, urging them to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Date Released: 23 March 2007

Council urges the State Government to reclaim control of our public transport system
Yarra City Council will join the LinkUp Melbourne campaign in an effort to pressure the State Government to take control of Victoria’s lack lustre public transport network.
Date Released: 23 March 2007

Council joins international campaign to abolish nuclear weapons
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Jenny Farrar will write to the Mayors for Peace following Council’s resolution to join the ‘Program to Promote the Solidarity of Cities toward the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons’ at its meeting on Tuesday.
Date Released: 22 March 2007

Yarra City Council calls for an integrated regional approach to tackle transport issues
Yarra City Council will pursue the development of coalition with nine surrounding Council’s and the Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) to lobby for improved transport in the east west corridor.
Date Released: 21 March 2007

Council leads the way in support for Ride to School Day
The City of Yarra is proud to be supporting Ride to School Day 2007 on Wednesday 28 March, offering $1500 worth of extra incentives for local schools to get involved!
Date Released: March 2007

City of Yarra supports congestion tax but says the State’s inquiry was too narrow
Date Released: 16 March 2007

Reopening of Fitzroy Town Hall Celebrations – Environment and Sustainability Events
Over the past few years, Yarra City Council, in conjunction with a Community Reference Group
Date Released: 7 March 2007

City of Yarra celebrates Fitzroy’s Indigenous past and present
Over the past few years, Yarra City Council, in conjunction with a Community Reference Group, has carried out an enormous amount of work to restore and enhance the historically significant Fitzroy Town Hall.
Date Released: 7 March 2007

City of Yarra Links in with Historical Waiters’ Race
The City of Yarra is linking in with former Melbourne Fringe Festival tradition – a Fitzroy Town Hall Waiters’ Race.
Date Released: 1 March 2007

Councils undertake a major regional bike count for the first time
Seven councils will join forces tomorrow morning, from 7am to 9am, to undertake a major regional bike count in 134 sites across inner Melbourne, including seven sites on St Kilda Road.
Date Released: 5 March 2007

Ex-Fitzroy Mayors help to re-open the Fitzroy Town Hall
Yarra City Council has organised a week of exciting events to celebrate the official re-opening of the Fitzroy Town Hall to the public.
Date Released: 02 March 2007

Yarra Leisure Members Benefit from FINA World Championship Closures
The City of Yarra’s leisure centres will be offering special activities and events for members during the FINA World Swimming Championships from 12 - 30 March 2007.
Date Released: 01 March 2007

Yarra calls for repatriation of David Hicks
Yarra City Council resolved at its February Council meeting to urge senior Federal and State politicians to take action on the case of David Hicks and to fight for his rights as an Australian citizen.
Date Released: 26 February 2007

A special Afghani woman visits Yarra for International Women’s Day
The City of Yarra, Deakin University, Women's Web and RAWA supporters are sponsoring a public forum,
Date Released: 26 February 2007

Honouring a great community leader
Yarra City Council will officially name the Kevin Crehan Grandstand at Alphington Park with a plaque unveiling ceremony on Sunday 25 February at 11.00am.

Draft local law for music noise in parks
Yarra City Council has developed a proposed local law to help address the issue of unreasonable noise in its parks and gardens.

Council staff hit the streets for Clean Up Yarra Day
Yarra City Council staff will volunteer their time to help clean up Yarra, on Tuesday 27 February.

New Chapter for Melbourne and Yarra Library Services
Library services in the Cities of Melbourne and Yarra will be tailored to meet the changing needs of the community from April, when both councils resume direct management of the libraries located in their municipalities.
Date Released: February 2007

Yarra to host a Sustainable Cities Forum
The City of Yarra will be hosting a ‘Sustainable Cities’ forum (as part of the Climate Change Forums series) from 6-8pm on Wednesday 21 February at the Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road (tram number 48 or 75).
Date Released: February 2007

Detox Your Home
Yarra City Council is encouraging residents to dispose of any unused household chemicals safely.
Date Released: 16 February 2007

Richmond Town Hall Precinct - HAVE YOUR SAY!
Yarra City Council has developed a Draft Urban Design Framework for the Richmond Town Hall Precinct and has organised a special community information sday on Thursday 22 February from 2pm to 8pm at the Richmond Town Hall.
Date Released: 1 February 2007

Team Yarra in the 24 Hour Mega Swim
Councillors and staff from the City of Yarra will swim non-stop for 24 hours in the 24 Hour Mega Swim from 23 to 24 February at the Fitzroy Pool.
Date Released: 8 February 2007

Celebrate Yarra - Paws in the Park
Yarra City Council invites all local dog-owners to enter their dogs in the annual Paws in the Park competition as part of the Celebrate Yarra festival on Sunday 18 February at the Edinburgh Gardens.
Date Released:29 January 2007

Victory over signage on the silos.
The Heritage Council of Victoria recently joined Yarra City Council in rejecting plans for a large flood-lit major promotional sign to be installed on the south side of the heritage listed Richmond Malting Silos.
Date Released:2 February 2006

Protecting heritage in Yarra
Yarra City Council recently completed an extensive heritage review to feed into a new draft heritage planning scheme amendment designed to enhance and strengthen planning provisions in the City’s heritage precincts.
Date Released:2 February 2006

Council hands out $865K in community grants
Yarra City Council will hand out $865K to community groups on Thursday 8 February as part of its Annual Grants Program.
Date Released:1 February 2006

Swimming fun for all abilities
The City of Yarra has just commenced a 10-week term of Swimmers With a Disability (SWaD) Squad run by Yarra Leisure at the Fitzroy Pool.
Date Released: 25 January 2007

Yarra gears up for annual community celebration
Yarra City Council is in the final stages of preparing for this year’s Celebrate Yarra festival.
Date Released: 18 January 2007

Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Melbourne will celebrate the Year of the Pig at the Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday 4 February in Victoria Street, Richmond.
Date Released:17 January 2007

Midsumma Movies by the Yarra
The City of Yarra is proud to support the Midsumma Festival – an annual arts and cultural event that celebrates the pride and diversity of Victoria's lesbian, gay and allied communities.
Date Released:17 January 2007

A Musical Extravaganza at Fairfield Amphitheatre!
The City of Yarra is proud to celebrate the 10th ‘Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series’ for 2007, every Sunday in February.
Date Released:16 January 2007

City of Yarra Australia Day Celebrations
Yarra City Council is inviting all residents to a free event at the Richmond Town Hall to celebrate Australia Day.
Date Released:15 January 2007

Free voucher pack for registering your pet
The City of Yarra encourages all residents who welcomed a new puppy or kitten into their home at Christmas to register their pets with the Council and receive a free voucher pack as part of the Pet Registration Incentive Scheme.
Date Released:5 January 2007

Where can I dispose of my Christmas Tree?
The City of Yarra is providing a Christmas Tree drop-off service that will operate out of the Fitzroy Depot until January 19.
Date Released: 3 January 2007

Media Releases 2006

City of Yarra appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Jenny Farrar, announced today the appointment of Justin Hanney, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Yarra.
Date Released: 20 December 2006

New Mayor elected for the City of Yarra
At last night's Ceremonial Meeting, Councillor Jenny Farrar was elected Mayor of the City of Yarra for a 12-month term.

Cr Farrar said she was honored to be elected Mayor and looked forward to working with her fellow Councillors and Council staff to achieve many positive outcomes for the City of Yarra .

Have your say on an important community space
Council is seeking community input on this important space and will have various design proposals on display at the square on Saturday 16 December 2006.
Date Released: 6 December 2006

Yarra says thank you to its volunteers
In recognition of International Volunteer Day and in the lead up to Christmas, Yarra City Council would like to extend a warm thank you to the many volunteers offering their services in the local area.
Date Released: 5 December 2006

Richmond Town Hall Precinct Draft Urban Design Framework
A Vision for the Future – Have Your Say
Yarra City Council has developed a draft concept and vision for the future of the Richmond Town Hall Precinct.
Date Released: 30 November 2006

Council gives $865K in community grants
Yarra City Council's Annual Grants Program was announced at the November Council Meeting, with a wide variety of community groups receiving funding.
Date Released: 29 November 2006

Young Yarra swimmers support child in poverty
City of Yarra swimming coach, Jan Grutzner will join her Mini Squad swimmers in a swim-a-thon to raise funds to sponsor young Mozambique boy, Fernando.
Date Released: 28 November 2006

Contribute your bit to local history
The City of Yarra will hold a community workshop to explore the themes and stories of the Fitzroy Town Hall , on Monday 11 December from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and is encouraging local residents to come along and contribute their memories.
Date Released: 24 November 2006

Have your say about green and hard waste in Yarra
Yarra City Council is undertaking a review of its residential green waste and hard waste services.
Date Released: 24 November 2006

Seniors' Christmas Lunch
Yarra City Council will host nearly 600 seniors at its annual Yarra Seniors Christmas Lunch at San Remo Ballroom on Tuesday 5 December from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Date Released: 23 November 2006

Fitzroy Football Club honoured
Yarra City Councillors last night voted to name the grandstand at Edinburgh Gardens the Fitzroy Football Club Grandstand.
Date Released: 23 November 2006

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, and will be offering white ribbons to the community outside the Richmond Town Hall on Friday 24 November from 11.00am to 12.00 noon.
Date Released: 14 November 2006

A village full of entertainment
Yarra City Council is excited to support The Village, a five day multi-arts festival running from Wednesday 22 November to Sunday 26 November in Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy.
13 November 2006

Council to give $865K in community grants
Yarra City Council's Annual Grants Program allocation process is in full swing and recommended grant applicants will be discussed at Council's Human Services and Community Development Committee meeting on Tuesday 14 November.
Date Released: 10 November 2006

Saving water in Yarra
Yarra City Council is encouraging all residents, community groups, schools and local businesses to conserve water and adhere to the new Stage two Water Restrictions.
Date Released: 8 November 2006

Smith Street Photo Prize
Capture the essence of the unique Smith Street culture in a photograph and you could win $2,500!
Date Released: 27 October

Nominate the community's shining stars
Yarra City Council is now receiving nominations for the 2007 Australia Day Awards and encourages residents, community groups and businesses to nominate local people who have made an outstanding contribution to the Yarra community.
Date Released: 3 Novembe 2006

Lest we forget
Yarra City Council has organised a special Remembrance Day ceremony on the steps of the Richmond Town Hall to honour the men and women who have served Australia in wars and peacekeeping missions.
Date Released: 1 Novembe 2006

Council welcomes Minister's announcement to abolish Zone 3
Yarra City Council today welcomed the announcement to abolish public transport zone 3, made by the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor.
Date Released: 27 October 2006

Planning Minister puts local content on the agenda
The City of Yarra through its membership of the Alliance for Better Planning Outcomes, today applauded the Planning Minister’s decision to take steps to strengthen local planning policy, but cautioned that the Minister’s expert working group would need to include broad representation.
Date Released: 26 October 2006

Council calls for no more delay on accessible building legislation
At a public forum organised by Yarra City Council and the Victorian Council of Social Services on Monday 23 October, over 100 participants called upon the State and Federal Governments to introduce much-needed accessible building legislation without delay.
Date Released: 26 October 2006

Santa and the Australian Boys Choir line up for farmyard carols
Date Released: 24 October 2006

Thinking caps on for Timor Aid
Date Released: 13 October 2006

Giving the community the opportunity to give
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Jackie Fristacky will officially launch the Yarra Giving Centre on Wednesday 1 November from 2.00pm-3.00pm at the Richmond Town Hall .
Date Released: 20 October 2006

Council urges Moreland to return Video Ezy site to public open space
Date Released: 20 October 2006

Council encourages the community to comment on new citizenship discussion pape
Date Released: 19 October 2006

Positive ageing
Yarra’s older residents show they still have an appetite to enjoy life.
Date Released: 13 October 2006

Refugee Week in Yarra
Yarra City Council has joined forces with the Yarra Settlement Forum to organise a day of activities to help the local community celebrate Refugee Week (22-29 October).
Date Released:11 October 2006

Celebrating Yarra Children
Yarra City Council has planned a free community picnic day on Thursday 26 October from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Collingwood Children’s Farm, for local children and their families to celebrate Children’s Week (21-29 October).
Date Released:11 October 2006

People with a disability want answers on accessibility legislation
The City of Yarra Disability Advisory Committee, with the support of Council, is inviting prominent Government representatives, State election candidates and community members to an important forum to get answers on accessible building legislation.
Date Released:9 October 2006

Minister’s decision about Victoria Street East
Yarra City Council has been formally advised by the Minister for Planning of recommendations and further considerations in relation to the Victoria Street East Precinct.
Date Released: 11 October 2006

Local Government tackles graffiti
The City of Yarra has worked together with councils from the Inner South Metropolitan Mayors Forum to successfully lobby the State Government for increased funding to tackle the problem of graffiti.
Date Released: 26 September 2006

PODS technology to revolutionise parking in Yarra
Yarra City Council plans to trial a new and innovative technology that will revolutionise parking management and enforcement across the municipality.
Date Released: 28 September 2006

Go for Your Life during Seniors Week in Yarra
As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival (1-8 October), Yarra City Council is inviting 200 local seniors to a special function to celebrate positive ageing ....
Date Released: 27 October 2006

Yarra to host 2006 Australian Local Government Women's Conference
Date Released:22 September 2006

City of Yarra making real changes to help the environment
Date Released: 22 September 2006

Pushing for progress on Smith Street
Date Released:14 September 2006

Mayor gets on her bike for Ride to Work Day
Date Released:15 September 2006

Improving access on local footpaths
Date Released: 7 September 2006

Supporting local families
Last financial year, Council spent $2.9 million delivering and supporting local childcare services.
Date Released: 1 September 2006

The City of Yarra recognised for combating climate change
Date Released: 30 August, 2006

Dedicated maternal and child health nurse receives State award
Date Released: 6 September 2006

Yarra's recreation facilities selected as training venues for World Swimming Championships
Date Released: 17 August 2006

Brunswick Street Parking Changes
Now there's time to shop!
Date Released: 30 August 2006

New environmentally-friendly parking facilities at Fitzroy Pool
Date Released: 30 August 2006

City of Yarra and Fitzroy's Chinese community working together for a strong future
Date Released: 14 August 2006

Stefano de Pieri promotes practical learning in Yarra
Date Released: 14 August 2006

Council tackles the hard issues - when will the oil run out?
Date Released: 8 August 2006

Future vision for Victoria Park - building a sustainable community precinct
Date Released: 11 August 2006

SACS leadership in local government
Date Released: 28 July 2006

Winner announced

A game of Bocce to recognise a great man
Date Released: 27 July 2006

The Mayor unveils plaque to officially name the Vincenzo Di Mase Pavilion at the Montemurro Bocce Club (MBC).

Mayor's Park opening
The Mayor is officially opening the Mayor's Park Tennis Centre to celebrate the construction of the new tennis courts.

Council building health and well-being in Yarra
Date Released: 21 July 2006

Yarra's new Municipal Public Health Plan 2005-2008 (MPHP) will be launched by the Mayor, Cr Jackie Fristacky, on Saturday 5 August in the Lynall Hall Car Park at the Gleadell Street Market, Richmond .

Council and Yarra Drug and Heath Forum develop draft Drug Action Plan
Date Released: 30 June 2006

The City of Yarra in conjunction with the Yarra Drug and Health Forum has developed a draft plan to reduce the impact of legal and illegal drug use and misuse across the municipality.

Councillors consider draft local law for noise
Date Released: 30 June 2006

Results of extensive community consultation on the draft Control of Amenity Local Law for noise indicate very little support for this initiative.

Summary of what is being recommended for the City of Yarra Footpath Trading Policy
Date Released: 30 June 2006

Council's revised draft Footpath Trading Policy is being recommended for adoption.

Students and residents get their hands dirty for National Tree Day
Date Released: 10 June 2006

Council is donating $100 of native trees to local schools

Council upgrades facilities for little locals to play and big locals to get active
Date Released: 20 June 2006

The City of Yarra has recently completed over $2 million in upgrades to playgrounds and sporting facilities across the municipality.

NAIDOC Week Celebrations
22 June 2006

The City of Yarra will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a variety of cultural events from Sunday 2 July to Monday 9 July 2006.

Important planning policy for Yarra endorsed for public exhibition
Date Released: 22 June 2006

On Tuesday 20 June, City of Yarra Councillors moved one step closer to finalising Yarra's most important planning policy, the new Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS).

Creating opportunities for all people to play sport
Date Released: 6 June 2006

Yarra City Council has joined forces with Leisure Action to run a unique program designed to encourage local residents with a disability to participate in sport.

Fitzroy Pool named 'Metropolitan Facility of the Year'
Date Released: 9 June 2006

Fitzroy pool was awarded 'Metropolitan Facility of the Year 2006' at the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards in Melbourne on Friday 2 June.

The Cities of Yarra and Darebin support East Timor
Date Released: 7 June 2006

The Cities of Yarra and Darebin and the community group, Friends of Baucau, are encouraging residents to give generously to help the people of East Timor , affected by the current conflict.

Proposed Budget - summary
Date Released: 2 June 2006

After extensive community consultation, City of Yarra Councillors and officers have developed a proposed budget for the municipality for the 2006/2007 financial year.

Australia 's best bike paths to expand
Date Released: 14 May 2006

Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Jackie Fristacky, welcomed a $70 million funding boost by the State Government for urban bike paths including the popular Capital City Trail.

Developing new ways to listen to the community
Date Released: 10 May 2006

In December 2005, the City of Yarra adopted a Community Consultation Policy and Action Plan to enhance the way it communicates and listens to the local community

State Government asked to do more to clean up graffiti
Date Released: 10 May 2006

Eight metropolitan councils are calling on the State Government to provide more support and resources to help communities across Melbourne tackle graffiti.

Federal Budget fails to ease inner city long child-care waiting lists
Date Released: 10 May 2006

Yarra City Council expressed disappointment today at the Federal Government's child-care funding package, as it failed to target long waiting lists across the municipality for centre-based long day care.

City of Yarra becomes the FIRST Fair Trade municipality in the Southern Hemisphere
Date Released:1 May 2006

What: During Fairtrade Fortnight, Yarra City Council is holding a special launch to celebrate becoming the first Fairtrade municipality in the Southern Hemisphere.
When: Friday 5 May from 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: Richmond Town Hall , 333 Bridge Road (access via trams 48 or 72, stop No 19)

Hoddle Street Footpath Upgrade
Date Released:27 April 2006

Yarra City Council and VicRoads have started a major $700,000 footpath upgrade along both sides of Hoddle Street , from Victoria Street to the Eastern Freeway, to provide safe and accessible pathways for pedestrians

Community to bring life back to the Fitzroy Town Hall
Date Released: 19 April 2006

The State Government, as part of its Creating Better Places Grants Program, recently provided Yarra City Council with $74,000 to upgrade and restore the Reading Room Wing of the historic Fitzroy Town Hall.

City of Yarra Budget 2006/07 - Have Your Say!
Date Released: 30 March 2006

Yarra City Council is asking all community members (residents, traders, businesses and community orgaisations) to have their say on the 2006/07 Council budget.

Victoria Park update
Date Released: 27 March 2006

The Mayor of Yarra City Council, Cr Jackie Fristacky, said: "We are extremely delighted at Yarra that Victoria Park has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register.

Students to get active and travel safe on their way to school
Date Released: 30 March 2006

The City of Yarra encourages students and their families to walk to school on Friday 7 April, as part of Walk Safely to School Day.

Aboriginal and Torres strait islander sporting heroes project
Date Released: 28 March 2006

Nominations are open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sporting heroes living in Darebin and Yarra as part of the M2006 Commonwealth Games Getting Involved Program.

Council and the community clean up 25 sites in Yarra
Date Released:10 March 2006

Residents, local businesses, students, and Council staff cleaned up 25 sites across the municipality as part of national Clean Up Australia Day activities.

Creating opportunities for all people to play sport
Date Released: 9 March 2006

Yarra City Council has joined forces with RecLink and Netball Victoria to run a unique program designed to encourage local residents, with a disability or who are disadvantaged, to participate in sport.

New tobacco laws protect all Victorians
Date Released: 9 March 2006

Residents of the City of Yarra can look forward to a healthier future under the new State Government tobacco laws which came into force on March 1.

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