Our Empower and Empower+ programs are now more accessible than ever, thanks to a partnership with AUSactive. We've joined AUSactive's program All ABILITIES (Australia Brings Inclusivity to Life, Through Innovation, Transformation In an Exercising Society).

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Yarra is committed to creating a community where people feel safe and respected and where diversity is celebrated.

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In October 2021, Yarra City Council announced it would create one of the first permanent parklet programs and supporting policy in Victoria.

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Changes to access at the Walmer Street Bridge in Abbotsford will be occurring from mid-August 2022. 

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We’re reviewing our Arts and Culture grants program to ensure it continues to be accessible, impactful and meet the needs of our diverse communities. We also want to make sure these grants continue to support the creative and social impact these exhibitions, events or programs can provide the wider Yarra community

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The pavilion is the first example of a modular building method used at a sports facility in Yarra and provides local clubs and community with much-needed facilities. 

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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C291yara. 

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Yarra City Council is thrilled with the Victorian Government’s announcement to continue the Pride street party in the City of Yarra in 2023. 

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I will be taking a leave of absence from my Councillor duties at Yarra City Council, effective from Wednesday 3 August to Sunday 27 November 2022 inclusive due to my candidacy in the upcoming state election.

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These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the everyday heroes in Yarra who make a difference to our community.

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Yarra is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of prolific Aboriginal singer, songwriter and truth-teller, Archie Roach.

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An innovative new pavement project will help to protect waterways in Yarra. The initiative is supported by Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with the University of Melbourne.

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The State Government recently announced changes to the pandemic orders, with the aim of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and the impact of new subvariants.

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Councillors have adopted Yarra’s first ever Transport Strategy which sets out the future of transport in our city.

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At last night’s Council Meeting, Council unanimously voted to make changes to its Community Flag Schedule.

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Council adopted Yarra’s Transport Strategy, endorsed new members of the Environment Advisory Committee and more.

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More than 330 drivers across Yarra have charged their electric cars 1500 times in five months thanks to 2 new chargers that were installed in January at Collingwood Library.

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As part of the 2022-23 annual budget process, Yarra City Council have adopted an increase in fees and charges across its services, including our leisure centres and golf course to maintain high standards, stay competitive in the industry and keep improving our facilities.

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Tanderrum (inverted plinth) responds to the Wurundjeri Country land on which it stands, within an area now known as Edinburgh Gardens.

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Yarra City Council has begun works to improve the look and feel of the Carlton North precinct – Nicholson Village. Works include upgrades to seating, garden beds, signage, footpaths and the planting of trees along Nicholson Street between Richardson/Reid streets and Park Street.

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