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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.

Nominate a local hero today

Yarra Community Awards

Nominate a local hero today

Do you know an individual or group doing amazing things in our community? Nominate them for the Yarra Community Awards before Sunday 23 August.

What's on in Yarra

The art of public speaking workshop

Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 9:30am - 12pm

Youth Climate Action Fund Grants drop-in information session

Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Youth Climate Action Fund Grants online drop-in information session

Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 6 - 7pm

Hoddle Ward meeting with Cr Sophie Wade 18 August 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 5pm

Yarra Apartment Electrification Information Session

Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 6 - 7:30pm

Natural Pest and Disease Management

Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 6:30 - 8pm

Golden Square in Bicentennial Park Opening

Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 10am - 10:30pm

Melba Ward meeting with Councillor Meca Ho 22 August 2026

Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 1pm

Langridge ward meeting with Cr Evangeline Aston 22 August 2026

Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 1pm

Rowy Art Lane - The Market Portraits Show

Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Find things to do

Upcoming Council meeting

Upcoming Council meeting

The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 August at Fitzory Town Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed.

Your Say Yarra

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

Traffic and roads

Road Discontinuances

A page for viewing all current road discontinuances across the City of Yarra.

Latest news

Meet Alfredo - Aquatic Programs Officer par excellence

Alfredo juggles the chaos of pool deck and swim school with unwavering calm.

Council initiatives and advocacy

Meet the candidates contesting the seats of Richmond, Brunswick and Northcote

Hear from the candidates. Ask your questions. Have your say.

Find ways to connect in Yarra

Looking to try a new activity, join an interest group, volunteer, meet people or get active? Yarra City Council’s new Community Activity Guide brings together local programs and activities for all ages, including many free and low-cost opportunities.

Planning and building

Upgraded Charles Evans Reserve opens with play, sport and dog friendly spaces

The upgraded Charles Evans Reserve was unveiled over the weekend with new equipment and spaces to support more inclusive and diverse activities from children's play to dog walking.

Richmond Recreation Centre HVAC replacement works

We’re installing a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at Richmond Recreation Centre.

Community Local Law

Our new Community Local Law 2026 has been gazetted following its adoption by Council at its meeting on 9 June 2026.

Planning and building

Building a greener leisure centre: works commence on the electrification upgrade

From Monday 14 September 2026 to January 2027, Collingwood Leisure Centre (CLC) will undergo a major electrification upgrade, transitioning from gas heating to an all-electric facility. CLC will be one of the first leisure centres in Australia to retrofit its operations from gas to electricity.

Council initiatives and advocacy

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival rallies Government to support live music

Leaps and Bounds, Yarra’s annual winter music festival, has ended with a bang!

Homelessness Week 2026 in Yarra

Visit Yarra City Council’s stall at Gleadell Street Market this Saturday 1 August to learn more about homelessness in Yarra, the support available locally and how you can help connect people sleeping rough with services.