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Welcome to Yarra City Council

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Yarra. We acknowledge their creator spirit Bunjil, their ancestors and their Elders.

Yarra's 2026-27 budget

Yarra budget absorbs rising costs, delivering major $40m capital works program

Yarra's 2026-27 budget

Discover what we're investing in, while also helping buffer residents and businesses from the rising costs of living.

What's on in Yarra

Winter solstice sound bath at the Abbotsford Convent

Sat, 20 Jun 2026, 6 - 7:30pm

Free Dynamic Pilates Flow – Richmond Neighbourhood Centre

Mon, 22 Jun 2026, 7 - 7:45am

Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 7 - 7:45am

Planning Decisions Committee Meeting 23 June 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 6:30pm

Could my child be neurodivergent?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 6:30 - 8pm

Grow your own greens: My Smart Garden workshop

Thu, 25 Jun 2026, 7 - 8:30pm

Flockhart Reserve Community Planting Day

Sun, 28 Jun 2026, 10 - 11am

Richmond Repair Corner

Sun, 28 Jun 2026, 10am - 12pm

Sun, 26 Jul 2026, 10am - 12pm
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 10am - 12pm
Sun, 27 Sep 2026, 10am - 12pm
Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm

Swim School July Holiday Program at Collingwood

Mon, 29 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul 2026, All day

3CR Community Day – Celebrating 50 Years on the Air

Sat, 4 Jul 2026, 11am - 4pm

Laundry Sessions - WinterLIVE at Abbotsford Convent

Thu, 9 Jul 2026, 6 - 11pm

Fri, 10 Jul 2026, 6 - 11pm

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Your Say Yarra

Stay up to date on plans and decisions that impact you.

Business and local economy

Road Safety Studies

Road Safety Studies for Rowena Parade, Richmond and Little Turner Street, Abbotsford are now open for feedback. Tell us what you think of the concept options.

Planning and design

Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy

We have developed a draft Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy. You can now access the draft Policy and provide your feedback.

Traffic and roads

30km speed limit trial in Fitzroy and Collingwood

A new trial is currently running that expands the existing 30km area to cover all remaining streets within Fitzroy and Collingwood

Latest news

Changes to Fees and Charges 2026-27: Yarra Leisure

As part of the 2026-27 annual budget process, Yarra City Council have adopted an increase in fees and charges across its services, including Yarra Leisure, to maintain high standards and keep improving our facilities.

Yarra budget absorbs rising costs, delivering major $40m capital works program

We are investing where it matters – within the rate cap, while supporting the community and maintaining long-term financial discipline.

Annettes Place leads trio of neighbourhood park upgrades

A small neighbourhood park in Richmond is set for a major refresh, with new accessible play equipment, more shade and extra seating.

Four options to improve Rowena Parade, Richmond. Have your say now

Council is committed to improving road safety in Yarra.

Three options to improve Little Turner Street, Abbotsford. Have your say now

Council is committed to improving road safety in Yarra.

Cleaner streets, clearer rules: Yarra moves to overhaul its local law

A major rewrite promises simpler rules, stronger accessibility protections and less red tape for residents and businesses ahead of the current law’s expiry.

2,000+ new plants for Yarra

Over recent weeks, our teams have planted thousands of new plants across 11 reserves as part of our annual infill planting program.

A Policy that aims to apply Universal Design to all aspects of life in Yarra

We’ve drafted a Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy to guide our work to make Yarra more accessible, inclusive and welcoming.

Join us for the unveiling of 50th anniversary marker of Vietnamese migration

Yarra City Council is proud to be unveiling its commemorative marker recognising the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese migration to Australia following the Vietnam War.