The Johnston Street Fiesta once again brings the vibrant culture, heritage and traditions of the world’s many Spanish speaking nations to the City of Yarra.

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We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. All Yarra’s parks and gardens will be open to the public, but there will be zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

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Children’s Librarian Bridget recommends her top five back-to-school reads, and explains how picture books can help you approach subjects your child might find difficult in daily life.

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Fairfield in Feb has wrapped up for another year. Tell us your thoughts and you are in the winning for a bag of music goodies from the artists on this years line up. 

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Polyglot Theatre’s 5678 Film Club is seeking volunteers! Have fun assisting school aged young people between grades 5-8 tell their stories. 

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We're excited to announce that the Collingwood Leisure Centre pool, spa and sauna has now reopened ahead of schedule following the successful completion of essential repairs to the pool.

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We’re upgrading the change rooms next to the gym at Richmond Recreation Centre. Works will begin on Tuesday 23 April and are expected to finish late August.

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Contemporary art organisation West Space has been awarded a $30,000 Room to Create grant, which they will use to help foster emerging and underrepresented artists in Yarra.

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We're hosting our first ever Pride Night at Collingwood Leisure Centre on Sunday 18 August from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies.

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On Monday 12 August we made changes to the layout of Burnley Golf Course which affects holes 1, 3, and 7. These adjustments will address and reduce the risks associated with errant golf balls breaching the existing boundary fences along Madden Grove and the CityLink freeway.

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Fitzroy Swimming Pool has partially reopened following an earlier power outage that impacted the entire centre.

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Artful Dodgers Studios are seeking expressions of interest from young singers and those with an interest to participate in a new vocal ensemble project, Ultravox Choir. EOI are open to all young people aged 14 - 27 with an interest in the project’s theme and/or in group singing and no musical experience is necessary.

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Expressions of Interest to hold a major event in the City of Yarra from June – December 2020 are now open.

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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has issued an air quality warning for Victoria as a result of bushfires in the region.

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The outdoor pools at Fitzroy Pool are currently closed due to a dust storm impacted the water quality.

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Two grant programs have been developed to support Yarra’s creative community to adapt, create and develop during this period of physical isolation. Artists, creative organisations and creative businesses have the opportunity to apply.

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Following a State Government announcement on Sunday 24 May we are navigating the next steps to determine a reopening date for our facilities.

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You're invited to view and make a submission to Yarra's proposed budget 2020/21.

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Yarra Libraries have made sure that they have continued to serve their community despite their doors being closed during this time.

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The Ewing Trust Writers Prize

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