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Yarra Mayor vists school holiday program
Our Yarra Youth Services team works around-the-clock to offer fun and engaging activities for our young people every school holidays. -
Have your say on our parks and open spaces
We're planning for the future with a new Open Space Strategy. We want to know which parks and facilities you love and where improvements could be made. -
Learn more about Aboriginal Culture in Yarra
If you’re interested in learning more about Aboriginal history and culture in Yarra, these are just some suggestions on how you can explore or support the community. -
January 26 public holiday opening hours
Our customer service centres and libraries will be closed, while our leisure centres will operate on an adjusted timetable. -
Pool maintenance works underway at Fitzroy Swimming Pool
Pool maintenance works are taking place at Fitzroy Swimming Pool from 6am – 6pm on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 January. Please be advised that noise levels and lane availability will be impacted during this time. -
Media release: Commemorating January 26 in Yarra
In the lead up to January 26, 2018 Yarra City Council is encouraging the whole community to develop a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and its contributions to our rich Australian identity. -
Laws about drinking in Yarra’s parks this long weekend
We have a set of local laws to ensure our parks and public spaces are fun, safe and clean places for people to catch up with family and friends. They include no alcohol between 9pm and 9am and no amplified music. -
Celebrating International Women's Day 2018
Join us from Saturday 5 to Sunday 11 March for a range of events to commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the achievements of women in our community. -
Meet a local queen
Yarra resident for more than 10 years, Richard Chadwick steals the show every weekend on Smith Street, Collingwood performing as office-worker-come-drag-queen extraordinaire Karen from Finance. -
Fitzroy change room upgrade
We are excited to announce that the renovated male, female, family and accessible change room facilities at Fitzroy Swimming Pool are now open to the public! -
Hoddle Street reopened but lane closures still in place
Hoddle Street has now reopened from Noone Street and Victoria Parade. However, there are still lane closures and changes to traffic conditions along Hoddle Street. -
Recycling tip: leave the plastic bag in the rubbish bin
A friendly reminder to bin the bag and place your recycling directly in your recycle bin. -
Lygon Street tram works
Major works are now taking place on Lygon Street in North Carlton and delays are expected in the area until Wednesday 17 January. -
Keep cool and safe this summer
Summer in Yarra can bring extremely high temperatures for prolonged periods which can put your health at risk if you don’t have an effective heatwave plan. -
Celebrating marriage equality
Yarra City Council is thrilled that the Marriage Amendment Bill allowing same-sex couples to marry was passed in Parliament earlier this month. -
Public notice: Proposed discontinuance of Fitzgibbon Street, Cremorne
We are proposing to discontinue the road between 2 and 6 Fitzgibbon Street, Cremorne.
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Council seeks certainty about the future of Queens Parade
Council is seeking to secure planning controls that will provide greater certainty about the scale of future development in Queens Parade, Clifton Hill.
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Yarra's Energy Performance Contract
Using an international protocol, Yarra has just completed the measurement and verification of the first 2 years of the innovative 10 year Energy Performance Contract (EPC).
Initiated in 2014, this major Council project aims to reduce Councils greenhouse gas emissions by over 2,000 tCO2e per annum and pay off the capital expenditure in less than ten years by reducing Council’s energy and maintenance related costs by over $270,000 per annum.
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Business Profile: Melbourne Farmer's Market
Business profile of Melbourne Farmer's Market -
No alcohol in Yarra's parks this New Year's Eve
We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve.