Do you need funding for a local community or art project? Yarra City Council is investing up to $1.3 million in the community as part of its 2024 Annual Grants program.

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Collingwood Leisure Centre will close at 6pm on Sunday 11 June due to staff shortages. The venue will reopen at 8am on Monday 12 June in line with our King's Birthday public holiday opening hours.

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Over the last year, Yarra City Council has supported 25 local climate, environment and sustainability projects totalling $110,000 in funding as part of its community grants program.

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Join our free online 12-week Food Waste Challenge to reduce avoidable food waste at home, save money and enter the prize draw.

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As part of our Councillor Engagement Program, we are hosting Ward Meetings with Councillors across all Wards at Richmond Library, Fitzroy Library and Collingwood Leisure Centre.

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Yarra City Council is proud to have been recognised at the 2023 Mainstreet Australia Awards for our Yarra Grooves initiative.

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Cremorne’s iconic Slade Knitwear rooftop sign will be removed in the coming weeks in response to public safety concerns.

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Yarra Libraries has been recognised at last night’s LGPro Awards for Excellence, winning the Service Delivery Initiative category for our Open Library project.

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Join Blak Pearl Studios and Yarra City Council at the Stolen Generations Marker this Sorry Day to honour and commemorate the members of the Stolen Generations.

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Last night, Yarra City Council supported a motion to commence an advocacy program to State Government ensuring that any considerations to reduce or diminish council planning powers is avoided and extensive consultation with the sector is conducted before reform decisions are made.

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City of Yarra’s annual winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, is heating up the streets again this July. In its 11th year, with over 40 events, spanning a diversity of live music acts, arts activities and cultural celebrations, this year’s festival is set to bring the City of Yarra to life.

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Council resolved at this week’s meeting to request officers report back on how to regulate short-stay accommodation in the City of Yarra to help ease cost-of-living pressures and improve rental affordability.

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Yarra City Council welcomes the opportunity to contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. We look forward to joining our community for National Reconciliation Week to reflect on how we can all be part of healing our nation, together.

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Yarra City Council is conducting a pre-trial study for a 30km/h speed limit in the southern parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood. The study will help inform a future decision on a possible trial in this location.

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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council heard delegates’ reports for the Heritage Advisory Committee, Yarra Energy Foundation and more. 

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Yarra City Council welcomed its LGBTIQA+ community and allies for a community flag raising event to celebrate IDAHOBIT.

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Yarra’s Nature Strategy guides Council’s efforts to protect and enhance the unique biodiversity of the area.

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of the community, making Yarra a more vibrant and enjoyable place to live, work and play.

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The report being tabled at Tuesday night’s Council Meeting is to share information about a $30,000 TAC grant that Council has received to conduct a pre-trial study.

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In March, the Victorian Government extended its e-scooter trial for six months and made the decision to legalise private e-scooters. Yarra City Council is one of four councils participating in the trial.

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