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Council initiatives and advocacy

Victorian Government Speed Zoning Policy updated following Yarra advocacy

Temporary closure of the spa and sauna at Richmond Recreation Centre.

Council initiatives and advocacy

An exciting opportunity to upgrade three small parks in Yarra

Council initiatives and advocacy

Promoting LGBITQA+ Inclusion and Wellbeing: Draft Rainbow Policy

Yarra Leisure achieves triple AUSactive accreditation

Planning and building

Public Notice for proposed Road Discontinuance at 74 to 76 Rose Street Fitzroy

Council initiatives and advocacy

“A sensible and practical compromise”: Elizabeth Street plans approved

Council initiatives and advocacy

State's Emergency Services levy to hit Yarra an extra $14.6M in 2025/26

Council meeting

Outcomes from Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 August 2025

Virtual Spin classes - update

Expression of Interest: Lease of Burnley Cottage, 150 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond

Council initiatives and advocacy

Yarra gives evidence to inquiry into redevelopment of public housing towers

Council initiatives and advocacy

Community input sought for seven upcoming intersection upgrades

Smith Reserve now open after major upgrades

Arts and culture

2026 City of Yarra Exhibition Program Expression of Interest (EOI)

Griffiths Street entrance to Richmond Recreation Centre reopened

Pitch Perfect: pro soccer stars share their skills at Atherton Gardens

Cremorne Street traffic closure

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