Deborah Hart is the Founder and Chairperson of CLIMARTE - the world’s first gallery dedicated to addressing the climate emergency in all its manifestations.

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David Langdon is keeping history alive in Yarra with his passion, enthusiasm and unending generosity.

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Manny Hendrix isn’t just a basketball coach – he’s a mentor, friend and support person to many young people in Yarra.

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Council is working with the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme to provide our community with new ways to recycle.

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Come along to Queens Parade shopping strip on Saturday 4 November for the opportunity to speak with your Councillors in person about the issues and topics that are important to you.

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Yarra City Council has been honoured with the Tidy Cities Award in the Education Category at Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria’s Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards. The award recognises the My Smart Garden program, a collaborative initiative across 11 Melbourne councils.

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We're seeking ideas from the community to make Yarra a more inclusive and accessible place for all.

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The Yarra Community Awards celebrate the everyday heroes making a difference in our community.

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We are developing Yarra City Council's first Play Space Strategy, which will guide our decision making and priorities around play spaces for the next 10 years.

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Yarra City Council is seeking ideas from the community to ensure our city is age-friendly and supports our residents aged 50+.

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Yarra City Council is developing the next Climate Emergency Plan which will underpin our response to the climate crisis in the years to come and ramp up our ambition.

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Yarra City Council launches a new safety campaign targeting younger users with 3 key safety behaviours.

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Yarra City Council and Merri-bek City Council have been announced as joint finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

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Antonio 'Tonino' Bentincontri has been awarded the Senior Achiever Award, celebrating his dedication to inclusivity and multicultural community engagement.

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Public submissions on the proposed road discontinuance are invited under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989. Deadline is 10 November 2023.

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Last night, Yarra Councillors and staff joined local community groups and service providers to officially launch Yarra Zero – a collaborative initiative addressing homelessness and rough sleeping in the municipality.

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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council endorsed the introduction of a night-time cat curfew, heard a presentation of Yarra's 2022/23 Annual Report and more. 

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We want to understand your experiences travelling on the northern part of Wellington Street to inform our initial designs for the Strategic Cycling Corridor.

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Effective from Monday 1 January 2024, cat owners within Yarra will be required to keep their pet cats within their owner's premises between 7pm and 7am. The measure reflects the council's dedication to responsible pet ownership and the safeguarding of local wildlife.

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Our next Councillor Conversations with Community event is coming up on Saturday 14 October Linear Park Reserve in Princes Hill. Part of our Councillor Engagement Program, the event provides an opportunity for the community to speak to their Councillors in person about important local matters. 

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