Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2020 City of Yarra Exhibition Program. We are seeking innovative and engaging artists to exhibit within Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy and Carlton Library Light Boxes as part of our 2020 exhibition program. 

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You could win one of five $100 gift vouchers by telling us what issues you would like to be asked about. 

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We are expanding our support for car sharing to reduce traffic congestion and increase sustainable transport options for locals and visitors to our city.

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Updates on the North East Link project

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Be a part of our much-loved Fairfield in Feb performing arts event in 2020.

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In conversation with Laura La Rosa, Tony speaks of domesticity, love, trauma, grief, and some of the true stories of the Stolen Generation that informed 'The White Girl' on the Yarra Libraries Podcast.

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We are proposing to make some changes along the edge of Park Grove and Burnley Park. 

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We are inviting community groups and organisations to submit an Expression of Interest for potential shared access to the large function and meeting spaces at the Hosie Street Community Rooms (Richmond) and the James Loughnan Hall (Richmond) on the days and times when they are currently not being used.

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We are proud to announce that we will be moving towards the elimination of single-use plastics in council-run facilities, beginning with Yarra’s leisure centres.

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Some Fitzroy North businesses are doing their bit by ditching single use plastic. 

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As of Monday 1 July you can no longer dispose of electronic waste in your household bins, continue reading to find out how this will impact you. 

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Pay a visit to Gleadell Street in Richmond on a Saturday morning to explore a bustling market. You’ll find everything from fruits, vegetables and flowers, to bread, poultry and other gourmet treats.

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Gertrude Street Projection Festival Program Announced!

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Yarra Council is a strong supporter of North Richmond Community Health’s supervised injecting facility trial. During its first year of operation, the team has successfully managed more than 1,130 overdoses.

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 Our new budget supports services that our growing community needs, while retaining our strong and sustainable financial position.

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We are proposing to discontinue the road between 5 and 7 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

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Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from July to December 2019. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.

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In late 2018 Yarra Council was approached by a group of Michael Hutchence’s family members, friends and fans, with an offer to create and donate a statue of the late musician at, no cost to Council. The statue was proposed to be located in Richmond. 

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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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