We are now sourcing 100% of our energy from a new wind farm in regional Victoria. Since Tuesday 1 January our town halls, gyms, libraries, childcare centres and street lights have been powered by renewable energy.

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Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2019. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and events in the City of Yarra.

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Yarra City Council will be marking January 26, 2019 with respect and sensitivity. 

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Applications are now open for the Next Wave 2020 program: A Government of Artists.

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Parking on Bridge Road just got cheaper, giving visitors to the Richmond shopping strip more time to shop, dine and get things done.

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Nominate an individual or group of people who identify as women who have made a unique contribution to our community. 

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Not many things make six-year-old Denali sad. But he couldn’t help frowning when he had some problems getting to school last year. 

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Due to an incident this afternoon, Fitzroy Swimming Pool has closed for the remainder of the day. The centre will reopen to the public at 8am tomorrow, Saturday 5 January.

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Friday 4 January is expected to reach extreme temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius. Extreme heat can put your health and risk, so make sure you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

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For the seventh consecutive year, Yarra has been awarded with gold-standard carbon neutral certification. We are one of just five Australian councils to achieve carbon neutral status through the Federal Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard. 

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Yarra Council has committed to urgent action to respond to the global climate emergency.

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An historic WW1 field gun is set to be restored and displayed in Richmond’s Barkly Gardens, more than 100 years after the WW1 Armistice. The gun will continue to serve as a reminder of the atrocities of war, and to commemorate those who serve.

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The Room to Create Charitable Fund, established under the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, is one of the means for Council to directly support a valued sector by specifically assisting to create more affordable spaces.

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We are proposing to discontinue the road at the rear of 88-90 Johnston Street, Collingwood

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Fairfield in Feb is back in 2019 at the iconic Fairfield Amphitheatre with a spectacular program presented by Melbourne based music producers Foreign Brothers. The eclectic selection of music brings something for everyone to groove to in one of the most picturesque venues. This is a fun free event with a chilled vibe for the whole family. 

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The Room to Create Charitable Fund, established under the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, is one of the means for Council to directly support a valued sector by specifically assisting to create more affordable spaces.

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Check out the photos from this year's seniors Christmas lunch, held at The Centre in Ivanhoe.

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Check out the photos from this years Carols by Candlelight concert in Citizens Park, Richmond!

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We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. All Yarra’s parks and gardens will be open to the public, but there will be zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rainfall, possible thunderstorms and possible flash flooding on Thursday 13 December and Friday 14 December.

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