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Fitzroy artist announced for Archie Roach AM AC and Ruby Hunter Statue
21 March 2023
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- Public Art
- Community
Fitzroy based artist Darien Pullen has been announced, to commission the statue honouring the lives and legacies of music legends Uncle Archie Roach AM AC and Aunty Ruby Hunter.
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Resolutions and other motions from this week's Council Meeting - 14 March 2023
16 March 2023
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- Council meetings
At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council endorsed the draft Grants Administration Guide for community and stakeholder consultation and more items on the meeting's agenda.
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Yarra Council resolves to separate waste service charges from general rates beginning 2023/24
15 March 2023
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- Council meetings
- Recycling and rubbish
The decision was made to address the rising cost of providing waste services to our community and ensure Council’s ongoing financial sustainability.
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Cost of waste
09 March 2023
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- Recycling and rubbish
- Council meetings
At its meeting on 14 March 2023 Council will consider options for separating waste service charges from general rates.
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International Women’s Day 2023: Embracing Equity in Yarra
09 March 2023
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- Events
This year, Yarra City Council celebrated International Women’s Day with a panel discussion and networking event focused on the achievements and stories of migrant women.
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Fast tracking neighbourhood batteries
05 March 2023
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- Environment
- Sustainability
Yarra City Council is investigating the feasibility of more neighbourhood batteries across Yarra.
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Cultural Diversity Week 2023 in Yarra
21 February 2023
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- Community
Celebrate and reflect on the contributions, stories and history of Yarra’s many multicultural communities.
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Resolutions and other motions from this week's Council Meeting - Tuesday 14 February 2023
16 February 2023
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- Council meetings
At Tuesday night's Council Meeting, Council endorsed the appointment of Council delegates, including the Audit and Risk Committee, 13 advisory committees and more.
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Pride Morning Tea bringing our LGBTQIA+ community together
07 February 2023
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- Community
Yarra held our first Pride Morning Tea with the Mayor, Councillors and LGBTQIA+ leaders across Yarra.
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Recognising our LGBTIQA+ Heritage
06 February 2023
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- Community
- Heritage
As part of our LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2021-2024 we are working to identify and document locations that are historically important to LGBTIQA+ communities.
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What does progress towards a circular economy look like?
06 February 2023
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- Environment
- Recycling and rubbish
All local councils are required to introduce a 4-stream household waste service, under legislation introduced by Victorian Government.
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Yarra certified as carbon neutral for 11th consecutive year
01 February 2023
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- Sustainability
Yarra City Council has retained its certification as a carbon-neutral organisation through the Australian Government’s Climate Active program.
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Welcome to our new Councillor for Langridge Ward, Michael Glynatsis
25 January 2023
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- Public notices
Yarra City Council congratulates and welcomes its new Councillor, Michael Glynatsis. Cr Glynatsis was elected via a vote countback following the departure of former Councillor Gabrielle de Vietri.
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Let's talk about waste: creating a circular economy
25 January 2023
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- Recycling and rubbish
Every year, more than 80 billion tonnes of raw materials like metal, cardboard and plastics are consumed in Australia. That’s set to double by 2060.
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Victoria Street Lunar Festival returns to Richmond in 2023
24 January 2023
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- Community
- Events
- Festival
The Victoria Street Lunar Festival returns on Sunday 5 February 2023. In true hawker-food style, the celebration will focus on the outdoor dining experience with footpath dining, food stalls and food trucks.
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Acknowledging January 26
22 January 2023
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- Festival
- Public notices
- Indigenous
Yarra City Council will be acknowledging January 26 with respect and sensitivity. To recognise this day of survival and mourning, we encourage people to learn more about the Aboriginal history of Yarra and connect with local culture.
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How Yarra is acting on the climate emergency
16 January 2023
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Yarra’s Climate Emergency Plan guides Council’s efforts towards zero-net emissions across the entire Yarra community by 2030. Since adopting our Climate Emergency Plan in 2020, 112 of the 119 actions in the plan are either completed or on track.
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Victoria's Pride Street Party returns to Yarra
11 January 2023
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- Events
- Community
- LGBTI
Get ready to celebrate at Victoria’s Pride Street Party this February in Yarra.
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Temporary closure of Richmond Recreation Centre
08 January 2023
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- Community
- Leisure
- COVID 19
Richmond Recreation Centre will be closed from 3pm on Sunday 8 January, due to staff shortages. The venue will reopen at 6am on Monday 9 January. We encourage you to visit either Collingwood Leisure Centre or Fitzroy Swimming Pool which remain open.
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Countback for councillor vacancy in Langridge Ward
21 December 2022
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- Council meetings
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has confirmed that a countback for the councillor vacancy in Yarra’s Langridge Ward will take place on Wednesday 18 January 2023.
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