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Fast tracking neighbourhood batteries
Yarra City Council is investigating the feasibility of more neighbourhood batteries across Yarra.
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Yarra certified as carbon neutral for 11th consecutive year
Yarra City Council has retained its certification as a carbon-neutral organisation through the Australian Government’s Climate Active program. -
National Recycling Week kicks off in Yarra
Whether it’s food scraps, clothing or plastic, there’s a way to reduce, reimagine and recycle it all. -
Improving sustainability and reducing costs for local community operators
Yarra City Council is working to address the climate emergency through new upgrades to Richmond Multicultural Children’s Centre. -
Share your experience with solar and electric appliances
We'd like to hear about your experience with solar or electric appliances to help us create a 100% Renewable Yarra. -
Have your say on our climate action events and resources
Take our survey to let us know what you thought of our Take Climate Action events and resources over the past year. -
Innovative design helps our waterways
An innovative new pavement project will help to protect waterways in Yarra. The initiative is supported by Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with the University of Melbourne. -
Stormwater harvesting in Carlton North
An innovative stormwater harvesting system in Carlton North will provide an alternative water source for Curtain Square. -
Extraordinary Times Require Extraordinary Art: Supporting artists to respond to the climate emergency
Yarra Council wants to support artists and arts organisations to create and present artworks in response to the climate emergency. -
Our waste and recycling update
Our combined efforts are making a huge impact. Here’s an update on how we’re progressing.
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Victoria's first ever inner urban community battery officially unveiled in Yarra
This World Environment Day (5 June), the Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) will launch Victoria’s first-ever inner-urban community battery in Yarra. -
Reducing emissions and costs in our community spaces
Community dance studio Dancehouse will see its costs and emissions reduced thanks to new sustainable upgrades. -
Council's vision for a sustainable Yarra
Last night, Council proposed exciting new changes to Yarra’s planning scheme to ensure future developments reduce their impacts on the environment. -
Have your say about how we manage waste in Yarra
There's more to waste than what you throw away. We are looking to create a strategy that changes the way we look at waste and create a more sustainable Yarra. -
Join our Environment Advisory Committee
Expressions of interest are now open for the Yarra Environment Advisory Committee 2022. Help shape our environmental policies and strategies. -
Continuing Yarra's journey towards zero net emissions
Yarra City Council continues to make strong progress in its implementation of its Climate Emergency Plan. We’re continuing to reduce carbon emissions and helping the community to transition to renewable energy sources.
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Groundbreaking permeable pavement trial for Clifton Hill
We’re commencing an exciting new project through Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund to trial a new, permeable pavement in Clifton Hill. -
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Have your say on the future of Yarra's transport system
At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Yarra Council endorsed a new, ten-year Transport Strategy which sets out the future for transport in the municipality and aims to establish Yarra as a leader in sustainable transport options and infrastructure. -
Supporting community organisations and facilities to be more sustainable
Facilities and community organisations across the City of Yarra will benefit through lower energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions thanks to new funding from the Victorian Government and Yarra City Council. -
Yarra celebrates ten years as a carbon neutral Council
Yarra City Council has been confirmed as carbon neutral for the tenth year in a row for our entire council operations.