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A legacy of zero emissions beer and solar bulk buys moves Yarra towards zero emissions by 2030
If laid end to end, solar panels installed through the Yarra Energy Foundation as part of its mission to cut energy carbon emissions in Yarra to zero, would stretch to over 25 kilometres. -
Update on trees at Alphington paper mill site
Independent experts have assessed the health and stability of two large trees on the Yarra riverbank at Alphington. -
Late fees are a thing of the past
Abolishing fines will help members take advantage of the many great resources that our libraries have to offer.
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No interruption to recycling
Household recyclables will continue to be collected and processed as usual in Yarra, and there are no plans to send any of this material to landfill. -
Join our Heritage Advisory Committee
Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage matters? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Indigenous garden opens at Carlton North Primary School
Kids at Carlton North Primary School are discovering the deep connections between horticulture and Aboriginal history and culture. -
We're supporting a global ban on nuclear weapons
In support of the ICAN Cities Appeal, we will be flying the ICAN Nobel Peace Prize flag on 6 and 9 August 2019. This is to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Pride Night is coming to Collingwood Leisure Centre
We're hosting our first ever Pride Night at Collingwood Leisure Centre on Sunday 18 August from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies. -
Expressions of interest now open for Yarra's 2020 exhibition program
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. -
Having your say on the decisions that affect you
You could win one of five $100 gift vouchers by telling us what issues you would like to be asked about. -
Car share changes will tackle congestion, boost sustainability
We are expanding our support for car sharing to reduce traffic congestion and increase sustainable transport options for locals and visitors to our city. -
North East Link updates
Updates on the North East Link project -
2020 Fairfield in Feb EOI Opportunity
Be a part of our much-loved Fairfield in Feb performing arts event in 2020. -
Park Grove and Burnley Park works
We are proposing to make some changes along the edge of Park Grove and Burnley Park. -
Tony Birch on love, grief, trauma and tenacity in "The White Girl"
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. -
Community spaces for shared use
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. -
We're phasing out single use plastics
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. -
Going plastic free in Fitzroy North
Some Fitzroy North businesses are doing their bit by ditching single use plastic. -
The state-wide electronic waste ban is here
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.