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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ever wanted to create theatre? Now’s your chance. In One Act is a rare opportunity to hone your playwriting skills under the guidance of professional writers. In this intense writing program, budding playwrights develop their ideas with other participants, and ultimately have professional actors perform their work. In One Act alumni have seen their work performed at Melbourne Writers' Theatre productions and Midsumma Festival – who knows where this free program could take you!

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Voting is now open for the People's Choice Award for the Yarra Sustainability Awards. The winner will be announced at the awards night on Thursday 28 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Collingwood Town Hall.

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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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The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 September at 7pm at Richmond Town Hall.

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Thursday 6 December and Friday 7 December are expected to reach extreme temperatures of 35 and 38 degrees Celsius. Extreme heat can put your health and risk, so make sure you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

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Check out the photos from this years Carols by Candlelight concert in Citizens Park, Richmond!

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