Volunteers play a crucial role in bringing to life community programs and events, enriching Yarra and making it a more vibrant and enjoyable place to live, work and play.

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community, providing essential support and enriching the lives of those around them. As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (20 to 26 May), we're shining a spotlight on the remarkable volunteers of Yarra and their invaluable contributions.

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Yarra City Council welcomes the recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users and urges the State Government to act on and fund its recommendations to improve road safety for vulnerable road users.

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community, providing essential support and enriching the lives of those around them. As we prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week (May 20th-26th), we're shining a spotlight on the remarkable volunteers of Yarra and their invaluable contributions.

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Yarra City Council brings the LGBTIQA+ community and allies together for IDAHOBIT 2024.

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Yarra City Council and the local community celebrated the official opening of Yallabirrang Kindergarten at Collingwood College on Thursday 16 May, marking an important step towards reconciliation and cultural recognition.

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At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 14 May, Council endorsed the Yarra Multicultural Partnerships Policy, and more. 

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Yarra City Council’s annual winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, returns with a focus on uplifting and amplifying Yarra's diverse live music scene.

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Yarra City Council welcomes the opportunity to continue working towards reconciliation and fighting for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together with the local community, we look forward to reflecting, learning and taking action during National Reconciliation Week.

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Join Blak Pearl Studios and Yarra City Council at the Stolen Generations Marker this Sorry Day to honour and commemorate the members of the Stolen Generations.

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We’re seeking committed community members to join the committee and help redefine how Burnley Cottage is used.

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Key items on the agenda include the Multicultural Partnerships Policy and the community engagement for Wellington Street stages three and four.

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Yarra City Council is expanding the 30km speed limit area in Fitzroy and Collingwood, following approval of a new trial, to improve road safety in the municipality. 

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Yarra makes submission to Inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry.

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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.

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Last year, some trees and vegetation were removed at Burnley Golf Course as part of a community safety response to reduce the risk of golf balls travelling on to the freeway.

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Yarra City Council has been made aware of a cyber security incident involving OracleCMS, who manages customer calls to Council outside of opening hours.

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Our Talking Yarra events provide an opportunity for the community to speak to their Councillors in person about the issues and topics that are important to them.

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On Thursday 4 April, the Victorian Government announced a further extension of the Victorian Government’s e-scooter trial. 

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