We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Ewing Trust Writers' Prize!

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As part of our $7.46 million community and business support package in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), on April 9, Council launched two creative grants programs.

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Yarra Council is calling on the State and Federal governments to cut emissions and improve environmental outcomes as part of post-coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts. 

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We're working towards reopening some of our facilities and services following the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions this week.

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Did you know Collingwood has just three square meters of open space for every square kilometre of land? This means less places for people to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, and for children to play. We have an opportunity to change that for Collingwood.

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Yarra Libraries have made sure that they have continued to serve their community despite their doors being closed during this time.

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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is set to celebrate sounds of winter in most creative form yet: Apart and Not Alone. From performances and live album recordings, to cooking classes and tarot readings, this 10-day festival will bring some much-needed light to winter.

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Following a State Government announcement on Sunday 24 May we are navigating the next steps to determine a reopening date for our facilities.

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Help us mark National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26 May by tuning into our event online via Facebook from 2pm. 

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During the month of June 2020, pedestrian access to part of the Capital City Trail in Abbotsford will be temporarily changing. 

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You're invited to view and make a submission to Yarra's proposed budget 2020/21.

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Burnley Golf Course has reopened following the easing of some physical distancing restrictions by the Victorian Government. 

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Gleadell St Market will reopen from Saturday 16 May 2020, following the State Government's announcement on 11 May to ease coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.

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We've announced $160,000 of new grants to support our businesses hardest hit by COVID-19.

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We have a duty of care to make sure anyone using Council facilities remains safe.

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Over the past seven weeks, parking restrictions in Yarra have been eased, but will be returning to full effect from Monday 18 May.

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To support households with surplus green waste or hard waste items, we're temporarily offering an additional service for residents to drop these items at our Depot on select weekends in May.

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We want to make some changes to your waste and recycling service to help us reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and so we can all recycle better. The roll out of these changes has been delayed due to COVID-19. But we hope to bring them to you in the 2020/21 financial year.

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In a change to the Local Government Act, Council can now hold virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local artist Sam Yong is currently transforming the grey exterior of the Collingwood Senior Citizens Centre into a vibrant artwork showcasing some of the region’s native flora and fauna, including some that are in danger of extinction.

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