All residents with symptoms are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19. Find out where you can be tested. 

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The Department of Health and Human Services is providing COVID-19 testing at our public housing estates with support from Yarra Council. Face masks are being provided to housing estate residents, and Yarra has also been supporting these residents with fresh food, hygiene products, books and other items.

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Yarra has awarded more than $410K worth of quick-response funding to 106 local small businesses, providing support to our business community as they face the significant challenges caused by COVID-19.

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The Ewing Trust and Yarra Libraries are proud to announce the Ewing Trust Writers' Prize - Seniors Edition! The prize will be open to all unpublished writers aged 60 years or over, who have a connection to Fitzroy through living, working, learning or writing.

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COVID-19 testing stations are now open at North Richmond and Fitzroy housing estates.

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As we return to stage 3 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, we've compiled a list of resources to help you and your community through this time. 

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As Melbourne enters stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, Yarra Council is calling on the State Government to provide more support for the residents of Yarra’s 12 high rise towers.

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In line with the Victorian Government’s decision to reintroduce Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne, we are closing our leisure centres once again, although Burnley Golf Course will remain open.

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Yarra Mayor Cr Misha Coleman said Yarra is calling on the Premier and relevant Ministers to work with councils in planning for future lockdowns.

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Following the Victorian Government’s announcement  about the reinstatement of Stage 3 restrictions, we will need to make some changes to many of our services. We'll publish more information on any service changes as soon as possible and will continue to keep you updated about impacts to our services as we know more. 

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Last year we asked you to tell us how you think we can best support businesses in Yarra.

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Yarra’s Connie Benn Early Learning Centre in Fitzroy has reopened following a temporary closure between Thursday 25 to Monday 29 June 2020.

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Yarra Council has declared its support for the global Black Lives Matter movement and commits to fighting racism, preventing Aboriginal deaths in custody, and advocating for broader understandings of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community experiences, issues and stories.

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Yarra Council is trialling changes to some street spaces to offer more opportunity for physical distancing, active and sustainable transport, and neighbourly connections.

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In June, Yarra Councillors voted to roll out a separate bin for recyclable glass later this year to improve how we recycle. 

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The Main Yarra Trail will be temporarily closed for repairs on weekdays from 16 June to 15 July 2020 between 7.30am and 5.30pm. Parks Victoria have provided directions and a map (below) for recommended alternative routes.

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Yarra Council has unanimously adopted its first Climate Emergency Plan, which is only the second of its kind in Australia.  

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Each year we recognise and celebrate the important and positive contributions refugees make to our community in Yarra, while raising awareness about issues refugees also face. 

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Yarra residents are more satisfied than ever with our services – especially Yarra Libraries and Yarra Leisure – according to our most recent Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

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