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New female-friendly facilities transforms sports pavilion into welcoming space for all athletes
18 September 2020
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Yarra has partnered with the Victorian Government to transform Malcolm Graham Pavilion in Burnley’s Kevin Bartlett Reserve into a space that encourages women of all abilities to be involved in sport.
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YARRA COUNCIL WANTS ITS BUSINESSES TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE BUT THRIVE
18 September 2020
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Yarra City Council is working with its local business community to ensure retailers can bounce back when restrictions ease later next month.
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Building upgrades at the Richmond Kindergarten, Cubby House and the Stables
17 September 2020
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We’re planning for the future of this community hub, including upgrading buildings and facilities.
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2021 Annual Grants and Investing in Community grants open on October 15
17 September 2020
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The 2021 Annual Grants and the Investing in Community (2021-2023) grants are both open from Thursday 15 October 2020 and will close on Sunday 29 November 2020 at 11:59pm.
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It's Council Election time at Yarra! Special arrangements apply during this period
17 September 2020
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During the Election Period we’ll be taking a small break from posting or replying on social media as well as publishing website updates and enews unless it relates to important operational matters.
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Click and collect services start Monday 21 September
16 September 2020
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Click-and-collect services will start from Monday 21 September at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library, Carlton Library, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library.
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The Yarra City Council Election will be conducted by postal vote
16 September 2020
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Local government elections will be held across Victoria on Saturday 24 October 2020. For the first time, voting will be conducted entirely by postal ballot across the State.
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Yarra home to landmark affordable housing deal
15 September 2020
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Ten apartments from a new development in Alphington will be donated for affordable housing.
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Changed stage 4 restrictions are now in place
14 September 2020
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Stage 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions changed slightly from 11.59pm on Sunday 13 September 2020.
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Creating thriving precincts for a COVID-normal Yarra
14 September 2020
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Yarra has launched an exciting new grant program to help its business and retail precincts survive and thrive as we work toward a COVID-normal city.
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Help protect our wildlife
14 September 2020
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Thousands of native birds and animals are injured or killed in fruit tree nets each year. Help protect our unique native wildlife for future generations, by doing your bit in Yarra.
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When will playgrounds reopen? Update on stage 4 restrictions
07 September 2020
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Yesterday, the Premier provided an update on stage 4 restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 across our communities. Find out what this means for Yarra.
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New Social Justice Charter highlights inequalities and works to eradicate them
04 September 2020
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Protecting the human rights of every person living in our vibrant and diverse municipality is a top priority at Yarra. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
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Have your say on new pocket parks for Collingwood
01 September 2020
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We have a rare opportunity to create more open spaces in Collingwood, with two new potential pocket parks.
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Staying safe at the Gleadell Street Market during Stage 4 Restrictions
27 August 2020
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Yarra Council is closely following the advice of the Victorian Government during Stage 4 restrictions. Thank you to all those shoppers who have been following the rules and helping to protect the community.
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Ramsden Street Reserve stormwater harvesting Project
26 August 2020
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Noise and distractions
24 August 2020
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Adjusting to working from home has it challenges, with noise and distractions we’re not often used to.
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Yarra Planning Scheme Amendment C269 - rewrite of local policies
24 August 2020
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We are updating the local policies in our planning scheme to improve the framework we use to make planning decisions. The policies are being introduced through Amendment C269.
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Yarra Council to not proceed with three-month trial closure of Trenerry Crescent, Clifton Hill
21 August 2020
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Yarra councillors have decided not to progress with a trial closure of Trenerry Crescent in Clifton Hill. The unanimous decision was made at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
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Yarra Council takes stand against racism and injustice the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community face
19 August 2020
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Last night Yarra Councillors renewed their commitment to preventing racism and injustice faced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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