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In the news
Victoria's first ever inner urban community battery officially unveiled in Yarra
Monday 06 June 2022
Victorian first inner-urban community battery was officially unveiled in Fitzroy North in the City of Yarra this weekend.
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Council's vision for a sustainable Yarra
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Last night, Council proposed exciting new changes to Yarra’s planning scheme to ensure future developments reduce their impacts on the environment.
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Yarra adopts its 2022-23 Budget
Friday 24 June 2022
Yarra City Council has worked with its community to develop a 2022-23 Budget that is responsible and responsive and recognises the need for change now.
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Extraordinary Times Require Extraordinary Art: Supporting artists to respond to the climate emergency
Monday 27 June 2022
Yarra Council wants to support artists and arts organisations to create and present artworks in response to the climate emergency.
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Upcoming events
Showcasing leading sustainable buildings in Yarra: Bargoonga Nganjin (Fitzroy North) Library
Sunday 13 November 2022
11 am - 12 noon
Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
182 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North
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Extraordinary Times Require Extraordinary Art
Saturday 01 October 2022
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Saturday 22 October 2022
Other
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Showcasing leading sustainable buildings in Yarra: Cremorne Studios
Tuesday 08 November 2022
9 am - 10 am
Cremorne
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Critical Limit
Thursday 04 August 2022
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Saturday 03 September 2022
Richmond
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