New ramp at Coulson Reserve
We have constructed an elevated boardwalk along the Merri Creek at Coulson Reserve with connecting asphalt paths and an improved pedestrian crossing across Heidelberg Road to Hall Reserve, Clifton Hill.
Environment
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Going plastic free in Fitzroy North
Some Fitzroy North businesses are doing their bit by ditching single use plastic. -
No interruption to recycling
Household recyclables will continue to be collected and processed as usual in Yarra, and there are no plans to send any of this material to landfill. -
Update on trees at Alphington paper mill site
Independent experts have assessed the health and stability of two large trees on the Yarra riverbank at Alphington. -
Waste wonders
After just four months, our waste and recycling trial in Abbotsford has seen a 71% increase in waste being composted and recycled. -
No trash, all treasure
Check out some of Yarra's most sustainable shopping destinations... op shops! -
Choose to refuse single-use plastic this July
By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans. Say NO to single-use plastic this July and sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge. -
New 30km/h speed limit coming
Motorists and cyclists will soon need to slow down to 30km/h in parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood, as Yarra becomes the first council in Australia to trial the reduced area-wide speed limit. -
We're serious about cleaning up
We're serious about cracking down on illegal bill-posting in Yarra. -
Citizens Park dog poo blitz
From Monday 1 October, we will be conducting an enforcement blitz in Citizens Park and surrounding areas. -
Nominations for Yarra Energy Foundation board now open
The Yarra Energy Foundation is currently recruiting new directors to help govern its future goals and activities. Nominations close 4pm on Sunday 7 October. -
Victoria's first 3D pedestrian crossing in Fitzroy North
We've recently completed painting a new 3D pedestrian crossing on Best Street in Fitzroy North to improve pedestrian safety. -
Join a study on extreme heat in Yarra
We're looking for 100 enthusiastic people to become citizen scientists and join RMIT and UNSW in their research of urban heat and local climate change to help better understand how we can reduce and adapt to extreme heat. -
Yarra Council achieves carbon neutral certification for 7th consecutive year
For the sixth consecutive year, Yarra has been awarded with gold-standard carbon neutral certification. Yarra is one of just five Australian councils to achieve carbon neutral status through the Federal Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard. -
Two new pocket parks offer rare open space opportunity for Collingwood
Collingwood has some of the lowest levels of open space in Yarra. This means less places for people to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, and for children to play. We have an opportunity to change that for Collingwood. -
Yarra Council commits to ambitious climate emergency plan
Yarra Council has unanimously adopted its first Climate Emergency Plan, which is only the second of its kind in Australia. -
Yarra to introduce new enhanced four bin waste collection
Kerbside waste and recycling in Yarra will soon be revolutionised following tonight’s council decision -
Yarra welcomes Victorian Government commitment to transform recycling
Yarra City Council welcomes the State Government announcement today of a 10-year plan to transform recycling in Victoria by introducing, in partnership with councils, a new approach to household recycling -
Inner city councils sign MOU with Jump Bike
The City of Melbourne, the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JUMP by Uber to operate Melbourne’s first ever dockless electric bike share scheme. -
Ramsden Street Reserve stormwater harvesting Project
Ramsden Street Reserve stormwater harvesting Project