Yarra City Council welcomed the official opening of the new Fairlea Netball Precinct in Yarra Bend Park.

• Read more

Yarra is awarding $320,000 in grants for businesses and community groups in Yarra to deliver projects that activate, promote and enhance our vibrant and much-loved precincts.

• Read more

Yarra City Council is working to address the climate emergency through new upgrades to Richmond Multicultural Children’s Centre.

• Read more

The Victorian Government has announced that Victoria's pandemic declaration will come to an end at 11.59pm Wednesday 12 October.

• Read more

Older residents in Yarra are in for a treat this Christmas.

• Read more

Each year, Yarra City Council celebrates the contributions and achievements that refugees and newly arrived migrants make to our community.

• Read more

A new public space is now complete at the corner of Kerr and Brunswick Streets in Fitzroy.

• Read more

Do you have a great idea on how we can boost climate action in Yarra? The new Climate Action funding stream of Yarra’s 2021 Annual Grants will support projects from community groups or organisations that mobilise change in our community and encourage others to join our fight against the climate emergency. This new grants stream delivers on a commitment in our Climate Emergency Plan. Your chance to create change A total of $80,000 is available to the most innovative projects that can: • support the most vulnerable in our community to cope with climate impacts like extreme weather, energy and food insecurity • reduce carbon emissions • support local food systems • care for Yarra’s natural environment • avoid waste and encourage more conscious consumption • encourage people to use sustainable transport more • build stronger social connections that make Yarra more resilient to future stresses. Apply now The 2021 Annual Grants are now open, with applications closing Sunday 29 November 2020. Apply for a grant or view past examples of grant-funded projects.

• Read more

Yarra City Council is taking steps to make our cycling network safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

• Read more

We want to understand more about our community’s experience with flooding and rising water levels in Yarra to better understand what weather patterns have the most significant impact on our city.

• Read more

Yarra City Council is creating more opportunities for its residents to speak to their councillors to discuss issues that matter to them with a series of in-person events.

• Read more

We are seeking creative, passionate people with a range of skills, experience and backgrounds to represent the diversity of the LGBTIQ+ community on a committee.

• Read more

At Tuesday 18 April's Council Meeting, Council resolved to adopt the draft Budget 2023/24 and more. 

• Read more

From 6:00pm Friday 26 March 2021, COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria (including the City of Yarra) will ease further following the Premiers announcement earlier in the week.

• Read more

The Yarra Community Awards celebrate the everyday heroes making a difference in our community.

• Read more

New kindergarten opens for Richmond families

• Read more

Mubarek Imam has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Yarra community – particularly in North Richmond - through his tireless work with multiple local community groups, his impactful leadership and his proactive approach to advocacy and change.

• Read more

Bol Mayan’s creativity, work ethic, dedication and collaborative attitude have made an incredible impact on the Yarra community, particularly for young people and for the local African Australian diaspora.

• Read more

Manny Hendrix isn’t just a basketball coach – he’s a mentor, friend and support person to many young people in Yarra.

• Read more

Positive Attitude Inc are fostering social connections, nurturing inclusivity and a creating a sense of belonging for Yarra’s older rainbow communities.

• Read more