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

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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 Libraries is conducting its annual community survey and we want to hear from you!

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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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Yarra City Council is inviting artists and creatives to submit an Expression of Interest for a 12 month residency at the Hugo Wertheim – Studio One Community Hub, 15 Barnet Way, Richmond. 

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Bridgid O’Brien was today elected as a Councillor for the City of Yarra. She was elected by a count back undertaken by the Victorian Electoral Commission following the resignation of former councillor Mike McEvoy in April.

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