We’re happy to let you know that we’re working towards reopening some of our facilities and services, following the easing of some coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions by the Victorian Government earlier this week. From Monday 1 June 2020, there will be a gradual easing of restrictions in Victoria, including those related to sport, fitness, recreation and community facilities. What does this mean for Yarra? We want to have you back and enjoying our wide range of services as soon as possible, but some may resume or reopen before others while we plan how to protect your health and safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work towards providing the best and safest possible service to our community. Customer service centres Exciting news! All our customer service centres will reopen for enquiries and payments from 8.30am on Tuesday 9 June 2020. You can visit us at one of the following locations between our usual business hours of 8.30am to 5pm: Collingwood Town Hall 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford Richmond Town Hall 333 Bridge Road, Richmond Connie Benn Centre 160 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library 182 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy You’re also still welcome and encouraged to use our online services where possible. If you’re feeling unwell or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending our facilities and get tested for COVID-19. Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment This week we reopened Yarra’s playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment to the public. We encourage you to continue practicing good hygiene and keeping your distance from others – 1.5 metres at all times. While we’re undertaking more frequent cleaning, please stay home if you or your children are feeling unwell. Libraries We’re working behind the scenes to plan for the full reopening of our much-loved Yarra Libraries branches. In the meantime, we’re launching Library Express on Monday 1 June – a new click-and-collect service based at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library. Leisure centres Our friends at Yarra Leisure are getting pumped to reopen their doors, but have a little more work to do to make sure your experience is safe. You can read more about this update at Yarra Leisure. More information For more details on what these changes mean for our other individual services, visit Service Changes due to Coronavirus.

• Read more

Following the introduction of Stage 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions by the Victorian Government on Sunday 2 August 2020, we’ve had to make more changes to some of our services.

• Read more

Yarra has delivered a Budget that focuses on supporting residents during COVID-19 while delivering essential community services.

• Read more

We have a rare opportunity to create more open spaces in Collingwood, with two new potential pocket parks.

• Read more

Yarra City Council is committed to ensuring its parks and open spaces continue to be a place for everyone in the community to enjoy.

• Read more

Yarra Council is partnering with Darebin and Moreland Councils to help people who want to take effective action on climate change.

• Read more

People on the go will now be able to charge their device or connect to free Wi-Fi at one of three new smart benches, powered by 100% renewable solar energy.

• Read more

At last night’s Council Meeting, Yarra City Council’s City Works and Assets Director Chris Leivers was appointed Acting CEO at Yarra.

• Read more

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is now easier and more convenient after 2 new fast-charging stations have been installed in converted parking bays at the Collingwood Library. These stations are publicly available for use by the whole community.

• Read more

This World Environment Day (5 June), the Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) will launch Victoria’s first-ever inner-urban community battery in Yarra.

• Read more

Yarra City Council has worked with its community to develop a 2022-23 Budget that is responsible and responsive and recognises the need for change now.

• Read more

Yarra's award-winning Bush Kinder Program recognised with official visit this week

• Read more

The Councillor engagement program creates more opportunities for you to speak directly with your Councillors, ask questions and provide feedback about the local issues that matter to you.

• Read more

Each year we plant about 1,000 new trees in streets all across Yarra resulting in a range of benefits for the community.

• Read more

We're upgrading Charles Evans Reserve to make sure the park can serve a broad range of park users for years to come.

• Read more

Yarra City Council has lodged its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience, providing local insights into the risks facing Victoria's built environment and infrastructure from climate change.

• Read more

Expressions of Interest are now open to join the Burnley Cottage Committee. We’re seeking committed community members to help redefine how Burnley Cottage is used. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this heritage site.

• Read more

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rainfall, possible thunderstorms and possible flash flooding on Thursday 13 December and Friday 14 December.

• Read more

Check out the photos from this year's seniors Christmas lunch, held at The Centre in Ivanhoe.

• Read more

We are looking for two new fresh fruit and vegetable stallholders to trade at our weekly Gleadell Street Market.

• Read more