Protecting the human rights of every person living in our vibrant and diverse municipality is a top priority at Yarra. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

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We are updating the local policies in our planning scheme to improve the framework we use to make planning decisions. The policies are being introduced through Amendment C269.

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Yesterday, the Premier provided an update on stage 4 restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities.

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PTV and Yarra Trams are renewing the tracks and overhead network on Victoria Street, between Church St and Burnley St, which is in critical need of replacement.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in Yarra have changed slightly, after Melbourne moved to the Second Step towards COVID Normal at 11.59pm on Sunday 28 September 2020.

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Alcohol will not be permitted in Yarra’s public spaces – including parks, streets and reserves – from 9pm Wednesday 30 December until 9am Friday 1 January.

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There’s been an uptake in pet adoption over the past few months.

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Yarra’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2020/21 were elected at a ceremonial Council Meeting Monday 16 November, where the newly elected Councillors for the 2020-2024 Council term were also formally sworn in.

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We’re excited to have AFLW back at Victoria Park, Collingwood’s home ground, for 2021.

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From 6:00pm Friday 26 March 2021, COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria (including the City of Yarra) will ease further following the Premiers announcement earlier in the week.

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Yarra Council is seeking expressions of interest for possible trial of cardboard collection in multi-unit developments.

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Today the historic Gender Equality Act becomes law in Victoria. This step will strengthen Yarra's commitment to gender equality and deepen our existing efforts.

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From November 2022, parking meters in Yarra will accept payments by credit card and the Pay Stay app only. Coins will no longer be accepted.

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The Victorian Government has extended its e-scooter trial which Yarra City Council is participating in and made the decision to legalise private e-scooters.

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The State Emergency Service (SES) has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain in Victoria. Widespread flooding is expected to occur across most of Victoria from today through to Sunday.

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Monday 12 March is the Labour Day public holiday and our opening hours will be affected.

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There are forecasts for large storms, with possibly very heavy rain this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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After a year of planning and discussion Melbourne Water are commencing the M41 Merri Creek to MCG water main renewal project. Works have begun in Edinburgh Gardens on Monday 14 May and are expected to continue throughout areas within Yarra until late 2019.

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Yarra’s draft Transport Action Plan promotes sustainable transport and a safer and more accessible city for everyone.

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We are beginning works to upgrade Wangaratta Street Park on Wednesday 21 June and are expected to finish late July. This follows two rounds of community consultation and review in 2017, which informed the development of the final design of the Wangaratta Street Park upgrade.

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