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Heritage decision on 1954 Boiler House called in by Minister for Planning
23 March 2017
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The Minister for Planning has accepted Yarra Council’s request to ‘call-in’ a decision on whether the 1954 Boiler House on the former paper mill site in Alphington should be added to the Victorian Heritage Register.
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Council supports walk for refugees and asylum seekers
20 March 2017
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Council supported the Melbourne 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice on 9 April which aims to achieve more humane policies for people seeking asylum and refugee status.
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Dyer Street celebrates Tigers icon
10 March 2017
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Yarra Council has named a new retail and dining strip in honour of Richmond Football Club legend Jack Dyer following a groundswell of community support.
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Confirms support for a supervised injecting facility
09 March 2017
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Yarra Council has voted unanimously to advocate to the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroner’s recommendation for a trial of a medically supervised injecting facility (MSIF).
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Yarra Council takes the lead on International Women's Day
08 March 2017
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Yarra Council is celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 2017 with a call for other organisations to #BeBoldForChange and step up to forge a more gender inclusive world.
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Yarra Council welcomes new Yarra River protections
27 February 2017
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Yarra Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of better management and stronger protections for the Yarra River.
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New turf at Citizens Park boosts community sports
21 February 2017
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The cricket season is off to a great start at Citizens Park in Richmond following a $30,000 turf reconstruction.
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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival
21 February 2017
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Yarra City Council is proud to present the third annual Leaps and Bounds Music Festival from Friday 3 July until Sunday 19 July across local live music venues.
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Artistic intervention for vandalised Smith Street mural
21 February 2017
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The historic feminist mural on Smith Street that was severely vandalised by a tagger recently will today be reclaimed by the artists who first created the mural 31 years ago.
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Mayor calls on State Government to implement Coroners recommendations
21 February 2017
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Yarra City Mayor Cr Amanda Stone has urged the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroner’s recommendation for a trial of a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond.
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New interim planning protections for Yarra River
16 February 2017
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Yarra City Council has welcomed the Minister for Planning’s decision to introduce new development protections for the Yarra River, announced today.
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Public Notice: Councillor and Mayoral allowances
15 February 2017
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Yarra City Council intends to set the Councillor and Mayoral allowances at the maximum level for a Category 2 Council, as determined by the Minister for Local Government.
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State Government's announcement of CCTV in Victoria Street, Richmond
14 February 2017
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Yarra Council Mayor Amanda Stone today acknowledged the State Government’s announcement of CCTV on the corner of Lennox and Victoria Streets, Richmond, which is something that local traders have been requesting for a long time.
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Parking sensors make sense
10 January 2017
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With demand for parking in Yarra far outstripping supply, we are exploring new ways to free-up spaces for residents and customers, and to make paid-parking fairer and easier for everyone.
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Minister to determine planning application for Collingwood Arts Precinct
05 January 2017
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The Minister for Planning has agreed to a request from Yarra Council to determine a planning application (PLN15/1032) for the Collingwood Arts Precinct (CAP) site at 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood.
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Yarra City Council calls for action on development issues
09 December 2016
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At its 22 November 2016 meeting, Council unanimously supported a series of motions to address the challenges brought by rapid and large scale development in the City, including strongly advocating to the state government on behalf of the Yarra community.
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Council seeks to establish working group for Walmer Street Bridge
09 December 2016
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Works to and around the bridge are proposed by Salta as part of its redevelopment of 607-627 Victoria Street, Abbotsford.
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Yarra responds to Royal Commission into Family Violence
08 December 2016
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Yarra City Council will investigate a range of measures to reduce family violence and support the needs of victims, following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence.
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Council seeks to establish working group for Walmer Street Bridge
24 November 2016
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Council will request that the State Government convene a working group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer Street Bridge.
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Council seeks to establish working group for Walmer Street Bridge
24 November 2016
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Council will request that the State Government convene a working group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer Street Bridge.
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