Yarra City Council has developed draft Street Garden Guidelines for residents interested in gardening within Yarra's streetscapes.

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Yarra Councillors, staff and members of the Rainbow Advisory Committee (RAC) celebrated Pride last night with an evening of conversation, performance and community connection.

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Yarra City Council officially opens Otter Street pocket park

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In response to recent feedback from the community, Council resolved to explore options for additional play opportunities for children at Cambridge Street Reserve.

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Under the Working for Victoria initiative, five new Small Business Ambassadors will be working closely with traders to provide practical, on-the-ground support and help meet the ongoing challenges local business face as a result of COVID-19.

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Yarra putting pedestrian safety first in Abbotsford

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Yarra City Council has joined other Councils across the country in responding to the Federal Government’s aged care reforms that aim to improve support for older Australians.

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Yarra’s first 10-year Transport Action Plan was endorsed by Council at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 March.

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Yesterday, Mayor Edward Crossland, Yarra Councillors and staff joined our 2023 Annual Grants recipients for a morning tea to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable work they do in the community.

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We want to make sure people of all genders feel safe in Yarra.

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On Thursday 4 April, the Victorian Government announced a further extension of the Victorian Government’s e-scooter trial. 

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Yarra City Council has further strengthened its support for marriage equality, pledging to fly the rainbow flag at each of its three town halls until the Marriage Act is changed to allow LGBTIQ Australians to marry.

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National Reconciliation Week offers an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the rich culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Coming up on Tuesday 27 June, our annual Refugee Week Celebration recognises the important contribution that refugees make to Australia and to our local community.

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Council prepared and consulted on an alternate Draft Budget without a waste service charge, following a first round of consultation that attracted over 1000 submissions for Council to consider.

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The Life and Times of Fitzroy from the 1950s, is an oral history project produced by the Fitzroy History Society which has recorded the memories and stories of 30 long-term residents of Fitzroy.

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Yarra is proud to share that Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library is home to a new Changing Places toilet.

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No alcohol in Yarra’s parks this New Year’s Eve. We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. Alcohol is not permitted in public spaces in Yarra - including streets and parks - from 9pm on Saturday 30 December 2017 until 9am Monday 1 January 2018.

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Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April.

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Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage matters? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.

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