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About us

Information about Yarra, our Council, Councillors, committees, strategies and plans. Find quick links to all relevant council documents and topics.

The City of Yarra is located in the inner-northern suburbs of Melbourne, close to the city's central business district. Stretched across 19.5 square kilometres, we're home to a diverse community of almost 100,000 people.


Learn more about Yarra.

Our Councillors

There are nine Councillors in the City of Yarra. They represent the residents and businesses in 9 different geographic areas known as wards.

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Council, Mayor, and Councillors

Learn about our Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive Officer. View our Council Plan, budget, reports and organisational chart. Find meeting livestreams.

Council and committee meetings

Council meetings and Planning Decision Committee meetings are held monthly. We also run regular advisory committee and ward meetings.

Council projects and initiatives

Find capital works updates, as well as current projects, strategies and major initiatives.

Advocating on behalf of our community

Find out more about how we advocate for the benefit of our community and learn about shared advocacy projects.

Community Local Law

Local rules that help keep our community and neighbourhoods safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. 

Careers

Join our team and help us better serve our diverse community.

Plans, publications and policies

Find documents including our Council Plan, Annual Report and various other policies, frameworks and guidelines.

News and media

Recent news and updates from council, including our libraries, leisure services and more.

Yarra Life

Yarra Life is the free community magazine for the City of Yarra, delivered to more than 54,000 households. Download current and past editions.

Council tenders

Learn how we procures goods, works and services.

Property Services

Yarra City Council manages a diverse property portfolio to support community needs, service delivery, and financial sustainability. Our approach ensures properties are well-utilised, fairly allocated, and provide maximum benefit to residents.

Freedom of information

Our documents are available to the public through the process outlined in the Victorian Freedom of Information Act.

Contact us

Connect with us online, by phone or in person. Find media contacts and interpreters.

All services

Make a payment, report an incident, request information, book a service, apply for permits, respond to grants, and register your business or pets.