The Yarra Community Awards celebrate the everyday heroes making a difference in our community.

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Mubarek Imam has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Yarra community – particularly in North Richmond - through his tireless work with multiple local community groups, his impactful leadership and his proactive approach to advocacy and change.

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Bol Mayan’s creativity, work ethic, dedication and collaborative attitude have made an incredible impact on the Yarra community, particularly for young people and for the local African Australian diaspora.

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Manny Hendrix isn’t just a basketball coach – he’s a mentor, friend and support person to many young people in Yarra.

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Positive Attitude Inc are fostering social connections, nurturing inclusivity and a creating a sense of belonging for Yarra’s older rainbow communities.

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Yarra Councillors, staff and members of the Rainbow Advisory Committee (RAC) celebrated Pride last night with an evening of conversation, performance and community connection.

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Yesterday, Mayor Edward Crossland, Yarra Councillors and staff joined our 2023 Annual Grants recipients for a morning tea to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable work they do in the 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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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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Room to Create, Q44, theatre, Abbotsford Convent, Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation

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

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Temporary closure of Victoria Street, Abbotsford (between Hoddle and Church streets).

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Are you a local artist, Arts organisation or business offering classes, online content or alternative methods of engagement? Then we want to know about it!

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Adapt, not cancel is The Boîte’s message and as a response to COVID-19 they will be moving as many of their upcoming concerts as possible to a video format.

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Given the extraordinary circumstances and restrictions put into place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are putting on hold the plans for Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2020.

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Applications for Centre for Projection Art's Masterclass in Projection Art are now open.

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