Climate Emergency: We commit to urgent action
Yarra Council has committed to urgent action to respond to the global climate emergency.
Environment
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No interruption to recycling in Yarra
Household recyclables will continue to be collected and processed as usual in Yarra, and there are no plans to send any of this material to landfill. -
Upcoming works to improve Darling Gardens
We will be upgrading the gravel path and picnic facilities in the east of Darling Gardens in Clifton Hill. -
Minor changes to recycling collection
Your recycling will continue to be collected on the same day of the week but the time of collection may vary. -
Yarra calls on mountain bikers to help preserve Yarra's biodiversity
Yarra is urging all mountain bike riders to help preserve our natural bushland and biodiversity by keeping to our formal trails and refraining from building bike jumps. -
Yarra's electric car chargers hit 1500-mark milestone
More than 330 drivers across Yarra have charged their electric cars 1500 times in five months thanks to 2 new chargers that were installed in January at Collingwood Library. -
Yarra receives ‘A-list’ status for climate action
Yarra City Council has been recognised for its ambition, leadership and transparency on climate action. -
Help protect our local waterways
Watch our video about protecting our local waterways and learn how we can keep our rivers and creeks free from pollutants. -
Protecting Nature and Biodiversity in Yarra
Yarra’s Nature Strategy guides Council’s efforts to protect and enhance the unique biodiversity of the area. -
Park Grove and Burnley Park works
We are proposing to make some changes along the edge of Park Grove and Burnley Park. -
Parkland to be restored to Edinburgh Gardens in upcoming works
Following on from our Enhancing Edinburgh Gardens Consultation, a section of the northern precinct in Edinburgh Gardens will soon be returned to parkland. -
Yarra wins for innovation on climate change
Yarra City Council has won a top accolade at the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Action Awards, held on 7 June. -
Aiming for a carbon neutral future
Yarra Council has extended its support for the Yarra Energy Foundation, an independent body empowering local residents and businesses to reduce carbon emissions. -
Yarra Council awarded Climate Champion
Yarra Council has received the Climate Champion Award in the Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards 2020. -
Joining forces to tackle climate change
We're joining together with local councils across Australia to fight climate change. -
Nominate for the Yarra Energy Foundation board
The Yarra Energy Foundation is currently recruiting new Directors to help govern its future goals and activities. -
Yarra home to Australian-first electric tipper truck
Yarra is the proud owner of a new 100% electric-powered tipper truck, the first of its kind in the country. -
Yarra commits to Melbourne Renewable Energy Project
We are excited to announce Yarra’s partnership in the bold and innovative Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP). -
Yarra trial recognised as leading the way in kerbside recycling
Yarra City Council has received a $400,000 grant from the State Government today to expand the kerbside recycling trial, in a bid to develop a more sustainable approach to managing waste that recovers valuable resources and reduces waste going to landfill.
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Mosquitoes in Yarra
The recent wet weather we’ve experienced is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Not only is this blood sucking insect the cause of much irritation on a hot summer’s night, it can also be the carrier and spreader of disease.