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Road and footpath inspections taking place in Yarra
We’ve started a road and footpath inspection around Yarra so we can identify what requires renewing and maintenance. This will help improve the community’s connectivity, mobility and safety -
Anzac Day opening hours
Due to the Anzac Day public holiday on Wednesday 25 April, some of the services we offer will have altered opening hours.
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Flu vaccinations are here
Every year, the flu causes widespread illness in the community. Come along to one of our immunisation sessions in Yarra. -
Expressions of interest for Tigers mural on your property
Do you remember that feeling when Richmond Football Club won the 2017 AFL premiership? Are you a die-hard supporter that wants to ride that winning feeling for as long as possible? -
City of Yarra a Welcoming City for new arrivals
Yarra City Council has joined a growing number of organisations as part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, a network devoted to welcoming and supporting new arrivals.
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Youth Ambassadors Live Bigger Than Your Labels
Yarra’s Youth Ambassadors, a group of motivated and creative young leaders, will launch their I Live Bigger Than Your Labels campaign during Victorian Youth Week (13-22 April). -
Join City of Yarra's Heritage Advisory Committee
Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage matters? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Get active and win during Premier's Active April
Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to get more people active and healthy. -
Young entrepreneurs in the North 2018
Applications are open for the 2018 Entrepreneurs in the North program, closing 7 May 2018. -
Planning for Yarra's future
We’re seeking feedback on our plan to manage our growing and changing city. -
Construction Underway for Melbourne Renewable Energy Project
Construction has begun on a new wind farm in Crowlands, near Ararat, which will provide energy to members of the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project including Yarra City Council. -
Easter weekend bin collection
If your bin is normally collected on a Friday, your bin collection will be affected by the Easter weekend. -
Easter weekend opening hours
Due to the long weekend some of the services we offer will have altered opening hours. Check inside to see if any of the services you use will be changing.
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Venue Call Out for Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2018
What originally began as a push to back local venues, musicians and business through the quiet of winter, Leaps and Bounds Music Festival continues to nurture our thriving music community, showcasing homegrown talent from up and coming locals, to internationally acclaimed artists alike. -
New ramp at Coulson Reserve
We have constructed an elevated boardwalk along the Merri Creek at Coulson Reserve with connecting asphalt paths and an improved pedestrian crossing across Heidelberg Road to Hall Reserve, Clifton Hill. -
Sally Isaac Memorial Scholorship
Nominations for the 2018 Sally Isaac Memorial Scholarship Fund Award* are now open and will close on Monday 7 May. Nominations are being be accepted via an online submission process. -
Nominations open for Yarra Sustainability Awards
The Yarra Sustainability Awards have returned for 2018! Now is your chance to nominate yourself, a friend, group, school or business who has an inspirational or innovative environmental achievement. -
Upcoming road closures
There are several major projects currently underway that are resulting in road closures in Yarra. Find out if any of these will affect you so you can plan ahead. -
DJ Skills program empowering youth
Our Yarra Youth Services team run the DJ Skills program, designed to enable a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for girls and gender-diverse young people to learn DJ skills from a female perspective. -
International Women's Day award winners
Congratulations to our award winners and all our nominees. Thank you to those who nominated fantastic women in Yarra and made our event such a success. It was great to have your support celebrating International Women's Day in Yarra.