In June, Yarra Councillors voted to roll out a separate bin for recyclable glass later this year to improve how we recycle. 

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The Main Yarra Trail will be temporarily closed for repairs on weekdays from 16 June to 15 July 2020 between 7.30am and 5.30pm. Parks Victoria have provided directions and a map (below) for recommended alternative routes.

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Yarra Council has unanimously adopted its first Climate Emergency Plan, which is only the second of its kind in Australia.  

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Each year we recognise and celebrate the important and positive contributions refugees make to our community in Yarra, while raising awareness about issues refugees also face. 

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Yarra residents are more satisfied than ever with our services – especially Yarra Libraries and Yarra Leisure – according to our most recent Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

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‘Albums in Quarantine’ will give artists who haven’t been able to launch their new albums at live music venues the chance to showcase their latest work online. 

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Yarra City Council today welcomed the Victorian Government’s three-year extension to the Medically Supervised Injecting Facility in Richmond and the introduction of a second facility, expected to be located in the City of Melbourne.

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Yarra City Council, in partnership with the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), is offering free workshops for election candidates and anyone who may be considering standing for election this year.

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After weeks of careful planning we’re excited to share our reopening dates with you. Please remember, things will look different and our service offerings will be limited. 

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We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Ewing Trust Writers' Prize!

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As part of our $7.46 million community and business support package in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), on April 9, Council launched two creative grants programs.

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Yarra Council is calling on the State and Federal governments to cut emissions and improve environmental outcomes as part of post-coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts. 

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We're working towards reopening some of our facilities and services following the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions this week.

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Did you know Collingwood has just three square meters of open space for every square kilometre of land? 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.

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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is set to celebrate sounds of winter in most creative form yet: Apart and Not Alone. From performances and live album recordings, to cooking classes and tarot readings, this 10-day festival will bring some much-needed light to winter.

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Following a State Government announcement on Sunday 24 May we are navigating the next steps to determine a reopening date for our facilities.

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Help us mark National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26 May by tuning into our event online via Facebook from 2pm. 

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During the month of June 2020, pedestrian access to part of the Capital City Trail in Abbotsford will be temporarily changing. 

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You're invited to view and make a submission to Yarra's proposed budget 2020/21.

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