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The Yarra City Council Election will be conducted by postal vote
16 September 2020
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Local government elections will be held across Victoria on Saturday 24 October 2020. For the first time, voting will be conducted entirely by postal ballot across the State.
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Yarra home to landmark affordable housing deal
15 September 2020
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Ten apartments from a new development in Alphington will be donated for affordable housing.
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Help protect our wildlife
14 September 2020
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Thousands of native birds and animals are injured or killed in fruit tree nets each year. Help protect our unique native wildlife for future generations, by doing your bit in Yarra.
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Creating thriving precincts for a COVID-normal Yarra
14 September 2020
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Yarra has launched an exciting new grant program to help its business and retail precincts survive and thrive as we work toward a COVID-normal city.
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Changed stage 4 restrictions are now in place
14 September 2020
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Stage 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions changed slightly from 11.59pm on Sunday 13 September 2020.
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When will playgrounds reopen? Update on stage 4 restrictions
07 September 2020
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Yesterday, the Premier provided an update on stage 4 restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 across our communities. Find out what this means for Yarra.
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RBdigital adds thousands of new magazine titles!
04 September 2020
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Did you know that we have over 3,500 subscription magazines available via RBdigital? Read Australian favourites and discover new international titles.
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New Social Justice Charter highlights inequalities and works to eradicate them
04 September 2020
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Protecting the human rights of every person living in our vibrant and diverse municipality is a top priority at Yarra. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
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Have your say on new pocket parks for Collingwood
01 September 2020
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We have a rare opportunity to create more open spaces in Collingwood, with two new potential pocket parks.
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Staying safe at the Gleadell Street Market during Stage 4 Restrictions
27 August 2020
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Yarra Council is closely following the advice of the Victorian Government during Stage 4 restrictions. Thank you to all those shoppers who have been following the rules and helping to protect the community.
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Ramsden Street Reserve stormwater harvesting Project
26 August 2020
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Noise and distractions
24 August 2020
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Adjusting to working from home has it challenges, with noise and distractions we’re not often used to.
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Yarra Planning Scheme Amendment C269 - rewrite of local policies
24 August 2020
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We are updating the local policies in our planning scheme to improve the framework we use to make planning decisions. The policies are being introduced through Amendment C269.
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Yarra Council to not proceed with three-month trial closure of Trenerry Crescent, Clifton Hill
21 August 2020
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Yarra councillors have decided not to progress with a trial closure of Trenerry Crescent in Clifton Hill. The unanimous decision was made at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
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Yarra Council takes stand against racism and injustice the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community face
19 August 2020
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Last night Yarra Councillors renewed their commitment to preventing racism and injustice faced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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Gipps Street Bridge closed for works
18 August 2020
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While we upgrade the Gipps Street Bridge, pedestrians and cyclists will need to use an alternate route.
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Dance the COVID-19 blues away
17 August 2020
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We’re supporting ‘All The Queen’s Men’ in their newest project – Digital Dance Club, a free online dance platform to connect the rainbow and allied community during coronavirus (COVID-19).
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A recycling revolution is coming! New glass bins will change the way we recycle in Yarra
16 August 2020
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- Environment
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- Recycling and rubbish
From November we are introducing a new glass-only recycling bin.
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Yarra’s youth kick goals despite border closures
14 August 2020
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Last month three students from Yarra Soccer Pathways attended the annual Cityzens Giving Young Leaders Summit, proving there’s more than one kind of net they can practice their footy skills with.
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Yarra Libraries delivers more than just books to help people during COVID-19
12 August 2020
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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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