The Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has issued an air quality warning for Victoria as a result of bushfires in the region. 

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Yarra Council will be marking Sunday 26 January 2020 with a reflection on the life and legacy of the late Herbert 'Jock' Austin, a respected and admired leader of Melbourne's Aboriginal and sporting community.

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We wish all Tamil Victorians a happy and peaceful celebration of Thai Pongal Day which kicks off a week of festivities for the Tamil community.  

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Due to the 2020 Victoria Street Lunar Festival taking place on Sunday 19 January, Victoria Street will be closed between Hoddle and Church streets (see map below) at 11.59pm Saturday 18 January and will re-open at approximately 5.00am on Monday 20 January 2020.

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Phase 1 of our commitment to removing single-use plastic bottles across our Leisure facilities is underway. 

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Yarra Council is recommending the 30km/h speed limit remains in parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood, after an evaluation of the 12-month trial. By the end of the trial, residents’ support for the 30km/h limit had increased, and levels of non-support had decreased.

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Our trial changes to waste and recycling in Abbotsford are going so well we’re considering rolling this new service out to the rest of Yarra.

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This year, we’re expecting a hot summer, with heatwaves becoming a regular feature of the Victorian summer, it’s important to plan ahead and consider how you can look after yourself and others when the extreme heat hits.

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Commercial Sports Providers are invited to apply for access to Ryan’s Reserve in 2020. 

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Yarra Council has finalised details of how car sharing will be expanded to reduce traffic congestion and increase sustainable transport options for locals and visitors to our city.

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We will be operating some of our services on adjusted timetables during the holiday period.

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Back in October 1994, the Fitzroy Swimming Pool faced an uncertain future when it was tackling with plans to close and demolish the facility. 

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During the holiday season it’s easy to get caught up in a frenzy of … stuff! Whether it’s prepping for holiday parties, decorating our homes, or finding gifts.

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Yarra Libraries is introducing their world-first borrowing app that lets members scan their item and walk straight out – no queues, no checkouts, and no security alarm.

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Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Yarra Trams are closing Nicholson Street (between Johnston Street and Barkly Street) in January 2020 to build six new accessible tram stops and replace overhead wires and tracks.

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We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. All Yarra’s parks and gardens will be open to the public, but there will be zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

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Over the Christmas and New Year period, some of our hours will be different. 

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Yarra City Council has commissioned local artist Sam Yong to bring the festive spirit to Collingwood Town Hall through an Australian flora-themed temporary installation.

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Calling all avid readers: join the quest to win the Game of Loans this summer. 

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Yarra Council is calling on residents, community organisations and businesses and to have their say on its draft Climate Emergency Plan. 

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