Expressions of interest to hold a major event in the City of Yarra between June 2019 to May 2020 are now open.

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We are pleased to announce Afrohub is to present Fairfield in Feb 2020, our summer celebration of music along the banks of the Yarra. 

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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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If you've been considering cycling to work but haven't got around to it, or if you are a passionate cyclist, Wednesday 18 October is an exciting opportunity to leave the car or public transport behind and 'Ride2Work'.

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Although there is some rain forecast for tomorrow evening, Carols by Candlelight will continue to be held at Citizens Park, Richmond as planned.

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If you are planning on attending AFL Women's games at Ikon Park this season, please note that parking will be limited.

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We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to nominate all of these fantastic women who have contributed some amazing work within our community. A big thank you also goes to everyone who made this morning's event such a success. It was great to see all of your support in celebrating International Women's Day.

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Join us to celebrate Refugee Week by recognising the important and positive contributions that refugees make to our Yarra community.

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We want to hear from you about how we can best support volunteering for individuals and organisations in Yarra.

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Discover who received our community awards for 2018, including Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year.

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We received a record number of nominations for our Women of Yarra Awards 2019. Winners will be announced an awards ceremony on International Women's Day, Friday 8 March at Collingwood Town Hall.

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Our annual Women of Yarra Awards is an important opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contributions women make to our community.

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Nominations are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Celebrate older Victorians who make valuable differences to your community. Nominations close Friday 5 July, 2019.

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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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Launch of a Marker for the Stolen Generations

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We're planning for the future by reviewing how we manage bookings of our facilities, from small meeting rooms to large events in Town Halls.

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The Girls Rock! Melbourne Fundraiser has more than 20 musical acts - none all male. And to top it off, all ages are welcome. It’s all part of Yarra Council’s annual Leaps and Bounds Music Festival.

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The Keir Foundation, Dancehouse, Carriageworks and Australia Council for the Arts today announced a cash prize increase to $50,000 for the winner of the now prestigious award.

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Room to Create, Q44, theatre, Abbotsford Convent, Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation

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A rare, historic WW1 field gun is being installed in the Barkly Gardens for public display.

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