In late 2018 Yarra Council was approached by a group of Michael Hutchence’s family members, friends and fans, with an offer to create and donate a statue of the late musician at, no cost to Council. The statue was proposed to be located in Richmond. 

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The Keir Foundation, Dancehouse, Carriageworks and Australia Council for the Arts today announced a cash prize increase to $50,000 for the winner of the now prestigious award.

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Q44 Theatre Company was awarded a Room to Create grant from the City of Yarra to transform a concrete shell into a flexible and exciting theatre space at Abbotsford Convent.

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Live music is usually out-of-bounds when you're not old enough to set foot in a bar. And even in 2019 gigs are often male-dominated. The Girls Rock! Melbourne Fundraiser at this Year's Leaps and Bounds festival is changing that.

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We awarded $460,000 over 2 years to 9 organisations and 1 artist to provide dynamic and valuable arts activities in the City of Yarra through the Biennial Arts and Cultural funding streams Creative Yarra and Engage Yarra 2020-21.

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2020 Annual Grants Open : Grant Information Sessions this week
Our annual grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects. 
In 2020 this program will invest over $900,000 in programs which support and enrich the Yarra community. 

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As of Monday 1 July you can no longer dispose of electronic waste in your household bins, continue reading to find out how this will impact you. 

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Yarra Council will be taking over the management of Mayor’s Park Tennis and Netball Centre, effective from 23 August 2019.

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The influenza (flu) vaccine will only be available to children under the age of 5 and adults over the age of 65 at today's immunisation session (Wednesday, 5 June) at North Richmond Community Health Centre. Due to high demand, the vaccine has run out for those aged between 5-years-old and 65-years-old. 

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Share your views on drinking alcohol in Yarra's public places by taking our 3-minute survey.

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We’re proposing a number of measures to calm traffic in Fitzroy North streets, while still ensuring residents are able to get around. This includes trialling median islands, and right-turn bans into Brunswick Street North.

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We are inviting community groups and organisations to submit an Expression of Interest for potential shared access to the large function and meeting spaces at the Hosie Street Community Rooms (Richmond) and the James Loughnan Hall (Richmond) on the days and times when they are currently not being used.

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The underused bocce courts in Hardy Gallagher Reserve will be transformed into a thriving community garden. 

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The Yarra Waste Revolution has landed in Abbotsford. We’re going to be using what we’ve thrown out, to create what we need. It’s called the circular economy.

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Yarra Council resolved to refer Planning Scheme Amendment C231 - Queens Parade to an independent planning panel at a council meeting on Tuesday 28 May.

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Yarra Council will consult with local residents and businesses in Richmond, following the offer of a statue honouring Michael Hutchence by the late INXS singer’s family.

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City West Water will soon start work on an essential water renewal project in Carlton and Carlton North.

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Yarra City Council has backed Premier Daniel Andrew’s refusal to resurrect the East West Link.

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It’s National Volunteer Week and we are celebrating the important work that volunteers do to make our community an enriching and safe place to live, work and learn.

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Satisfaction with our services is at its highest since 2009 according to our annual customer satisfaction survey. 

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