Yarra’s involvement with the landmark Melbourne Renewable Energy Project has been recognised with a Premier’s Sustainability Award. Together with our partner cities Melbourne, Port Phillip and Moreland, we are driving construction of a major new wind farm in regional Victoria.

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We're supporting businesses along Victoria Street by helping them improve the appearance of their shopfronts. We invited primary school students to design 15 vibrant artworks that reflect the unique and diverse food and cultural offerings of Victoria Street.

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On Tuesday 9 October we launched a new interactive website called PastPort Yarra.

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The Johnston Street Fiesta once again brings the vibrant culture, heritage and traditions of the world’s many Spanish speaking nations to the City of Yarra.

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The State Government through the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) has announced the new C3Z as part of a wider package of actions to promote local employment and ‘enterprise precincts’.

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Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2018 is designed to encourage community discussions about why gambling harm matters and runs until Sunday 14 October. 

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Yarra City Council’s Annual Report for 2017/2018 has been prepared and can be inspected during business hours at the Richmond Town Hall (333 Bridge Road, Richmond) or on Council’s website.

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There will be construction works from Monday 1 October until Friday 21 October on Punt Road. These works are a part of the Victorian Government’s Streamlining Hoddle Street project. 

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The Yarra Energy Foundation is currently recruiting new directors to help govern its future goals and activities. Nominations close 4pm on Sunday 7 October.

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A network outage is currently taking place at Collingwod Leisure Centre, impacting reception computers, telephones, ticket kiosk and turnstiles.

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Aussie entertainment personality Ian “Molly” Meldrum AM is set to be immortalised in bronze, with a larger-than-life-sized statue unveiled tomorrow in an event hosted by Eddie McGuire. 

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"Freddie Mercury has been here, George Michael has been here. There’s no other pub in Yarra quite like it."

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From Monday 1 October, we will be conducting an enforcement blitz in Citizens Park and surrounding areas.

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To ensure the safety of supporters heading to the game, or celebrating at venues throughout Yarra, a number of road closures and restrictions will be in place. 

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On Friday 28 September, our opening hours will be affected by the Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday.

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Parking on Bridge Road just got cheaper, giving visitors to the Richmond shopping strip more time to shop, dine and get things done.

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 Following a recent media report, we would like to share some information with you about our graffiti removal kits. 

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The largest ever contingent of Victorian Councils are banding together to ensure pokies reform is on the agenda for the coming November election, unveiling a giant mobile billboard to highlight the urgent need for change.

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The M41 Merri Creek to MCG Water Main Renewal Project will be undertaking construction works on Victoria Parade between Saturday 22 September to Monday 8 October.

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Yarra Council welcomes the state government’s acknowledgement of the important and special role that Cremorne plays in Yarra and Melbourne. 

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