During the holiday season it’s easy to get caught up in a frenzy of … stuff! Whether it’s prepping for holiday parties, decorating our homes, or finding gifts.

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Join others in the Yarra community to create a city powered by 100% renewable energy. There are four main ways you can take action.

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Phase 1 of our commitment to removing single-use plastic bottles across our Leisure facilities is underway.

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Each year we plant about 1,000 new trees in streets all across Yarra resulting in a range of benefits for the community.

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Congratulations to all our winners from last night’s Yarra Sustainability Awards. Hosted by Craig Reucassel, we recognised individuals and groups doing amazing work in our community.

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Yarra City Council will be marking January 26, 2021 with respect and sensitivity.

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The temporary outdoor dining program launched in October last year to assist local business and allow them to navigate COVID-19 restrictions has been extended by three months.

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Yarra Council is offering a nine session community training program to support people to work together to take effective action on climate change.

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Council has taken a number of steps to ensure the safe and respectful sharing of its public spaces, particularly over the warmer months.

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The Community Skills for Climate Action program, delivered by Yarra Council, in partnership with Moreland and Darebin Councils wrapped up recently.

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Community Awards 2021 Contributions to Heritage

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Local citizen scientists have been using an exciting new technique to detect the presence of platypuses in our waterways.   

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Yarra announces $7.4 million support package for local businesses and community

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Yarra City Council, like many businesses across Victoria, is experiencing increase pressure on some of our day to day services. As a result, residents and business may see some small changes or impacts to our services during this time.

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We all know that mental health is a crucial part of our wellbeing. To help you stay on track and find some zen, the team at Yarra Leisure has put together a list of essentials that will uplift and calm you during COVID-19. Mental health resources Beyond Blue has some great ideas on how you can keep calm in the face of stress and anxiety during these strange times. Headspace has shared some super useful tips on coping with COVID-19 for young people. Lifeline has some really useful insights for coping in these tough times. Kids Helpline has some wonderful words for kids about COVID-19. Meditate Meditation is a great way to pause, check in and refresh. Check out these meditation classes from Les Mills – we’re hoping these classes give you a chance to find some peace and unwind! Headspace has also created some brilliant (and free!) meditation resources dedicated to COVID-19. Mindfulness There are some fantastic resources out there to support your mental health. We’ve curated a list of free apps that can help to uplift and refresh you: Smiling Mind Head Space Insight Timer 10% Happier SuperBetter. Wellness Locker Enjoying these tips and want more? Head over to Yarra Leisure's Wellness Locker for all you need to replenish your body, mind and soul.

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We’re commencing an exciting new project through Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund and in partnership with the University of Melbourne, to trial a new, permeable pavement in Clifton Hill.

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Expressions of interest are now open for the Yarra Environment Advisory Committee 2022. Help shape our environmental policies and strategies.

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Weekends in autumn pose the perfect opportunity to enjoy our local neighbourhoods and rediscover Yarra.

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There's more to waste than what you throw away. We are looking to create a strategy that changes the way we look at waste and create a more sustainable Yarra.

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