Yarra City Council will be acknowledging January 26 with respect and sensitivity. To recognise this day of survival and mourning, we encourage people to learn more about the Aboriginal history of Yarra and connect with local culture.

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Yarra’s Climate Emergency Plan guides Council’s efforts towards zero-net emissions across the entire Yarra community by 2030. Since adopting our Climate Emergency Plan in 2020, 112 of the 119 actions in the plan are either completed or on track. 

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Get ready to celebrate at Victoria’s Pride Street Party this February in Yarra.

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Richmond Recreation Centre will be closed from 3pm on Sunday 8 January, due to staff shortages. The venue will reopen at 6am on Monday 9 January. We encourage you to visit either Collingwood Leisure Centre or Fitzroy Swimming Pool which remain open.

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The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has confirmed that a countback for the councillor vacancy in Yarra’s Langridge Ward will take place on Wednesday 18 January 2023.

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We will be operating some of our services on adjusted timetables during the holiday period.

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Proposed road discontinuance on 79 Balmain Street, Cremorne. Public notice inviting submissions under section 223. Submissions close January 31, 2023.

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Yarra City Council has facilitated a $10,000 donation to Foodbank Victoria after a generous pledge from US late night show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

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Yarra City Council officially opened the Alphington Park Playground last week in a fun, family-friendly launch.

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Yarra City Council has celebrated the decision by the Federal Government to reinstate Council’s right to hold citizenship ceremonies.

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Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for residents to collect at a variety of Council sites.

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Yarra Libraries wishes everyone a happy and safe festive season and New Year. We will be operating on reduced opening hours over the holiday period. Returns chutes will be available at all branches throughout the Christmas and New Year period and items can be renewed online.

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The festive season is a time to take extra care of the furriest members of your family.

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Yarra City Council is encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations if you are planning on heading to one of our parks this New Year’s Eve.

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Yarra City Council is committed to creating more opportunities for the community to meet with Councillors outside of the formal Council Meeting schedule.

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The community consultation findings and a recommended planning scheme amendment (C271yara) were debated at a Council meeting on 6 December 2022.

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There's plenty of festive fun for the whole family in Yarra! Celebrate the wonder and magic of the holidays with our artwork projections and op shop Christmas windows.

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Yarra City Council will conduct an Extraordinary Council Meeting online, this Friday, 9 December 2022 at 5.30pm.

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Council endorsed the proposed Design and Development Overlays in Fitzroy and Collingwood, and more. 

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Tonight’s Council Meeting will now take place online due to two Councillors being unwell.

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