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Welcome to Yarra City Council

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Yarra. We acknowledge their creator spirit Bunjil, their ancestors and their Elders.

Recognising our Vietnamese community

Join us for the unveiling of 50th anniversary marker of Vietnamese migration

Recognising our Vietnamese community

We're proud to be unveiling our commemorative marker recognising the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese migration to Australia following the Vietnam War.

What's on in Yarra

Free Dynamic Pilates Flow – Richmond Neighbourhood Centre

Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 7 - 7:45am

Mon, 22 Jun 2026, 7 - 7:45am

BANH Twilight Market - Refugee Week

Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 3:30 - 5:30pm

Successful grant writing workshop - online

Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 6 - 8:30pm

Extraordinary Council Meeting 16 June 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 6:30pm

Managing Screentime

Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 7:30 - 8:30pm

First Aid for Parents

Wed, 17 Jun 2026, 10:30am - 12pm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 1:30 - 3pm

Tue, 4 Aug 2026, 6:30 - 8pm
Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 11am - 12:30pm
Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Safety for older people in Yarra

Thu, 18 Jun 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Victoria Street Safer Workshop - Resilient Businesses, Stronger Communities

Thu, 18 Jun 2026, 3 - 5pm

Sing, Play & Move Intergenerational Playgroup

Fri, 12 Jun 2026, 9:30 - 10:15am

Fri, 5 Jun 2026, 9:30 - 10:15am

Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 9:30 - 10:15am
Fri, 26 Jun 2026, 9:30 - 10:15am

Could my child be neurodivergent?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 6:30 - 8pm

Find things to do

Your Say Yarra

Stay up to date on plans and decisions that impact you.

Sustainability and environment

Road Safety Studies

Road Safety Studies for Rowena Parade, Richmond and Little Turner Street, Abbotsford are now open for feedback. Tell us what you think of the concept options.

Community development and wellbeing

Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy

We have developed a draft Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy. You can now access the draft Policy and provide your feedback.

Traffic and roads

30km speed limit trial in Fitzroy and Collingwood

A new trial is currently running that expands the existing 30km area to cover all remaining streets within Fitzroy and Collingwood

Latest news

Four options to improve Rowena Parade, Richmond. Have your say now

Council is committed to improving road safety in Yarra.

Three options to improve Little Turner Street, Abbotsford. Have your say now

Council is committed to improving road safety in Yarra.

Cleaner streets, clearer rules: Yarra moves to overhaul its local law

A major rewrite promises simpler rules, stronger accessibility protections and less red tape for residents and businesses ahead of the current law’s expiry.

2,000+ new plants for Yarra

Over recent weeks, our teams have planted more than 2,000 new plants across 11 reserves as part of our annual infill planting program.

Join us for the unveiling of 50th anniversary marker of Vietnamese migration

Yarra City Council is proud to be unveiling its commemorative marker recognising the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese migration to Australia following the Vietnam War.

A Policy that aims to apply Universal Design to all aspects of life in Yarra

We’ve drafted a Universal Design and Disability Inclusion Policy to guide our work to make Yarra more accessible, inclusive and welcoming.

Draft Victoria Street Revitalisation Plan

We have developed a draft Plan to revitalise Victoria Street, with a focus on making the precinct more vibrant, safer, and better supported to thrive.

From fitness to bowls and beyond: meet Yarra Leisure legend John Inglese

Local John "Jingles" Inglese has found community connection through Yarra Leisure.

Yarra wins Energy Efficiency Council award for Climate Safe Rooms pilot

Yarra City Council has been recognised by the Energy Efficiency Council for its Climate Safe Rooms and Yarra Home Energy Upgrades pilot programs, which helped low-income and at-risk households improve comfort, resilience and energy efficiency.