Yarra City Council is temporarily closing its libraries and leisure centres from close of business today, (Tuesday 17 March), to try to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) within our workforce and the community.

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As you will know, the circulation of a new coronavirus (COVID-19) is a current worldwide health issue.

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Path upgrades in the Thomas Kidney Reserve, North Fitzroy.

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Fitzroy Residents Association, Ewing Trust, FLN, Yarra Libraries, Cultivating Community, City of Yarra, Triple R, Victorian Multicultural Commission, and the Victorian State Government present Bridges to Harmony. 

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The International Women’s Day Awards celebrate and acknowledges groups and individuals who work to advocate for a feminist future and positive social change. Each year, an inspirational woman and group of women are recognised for their efforts and awarded.

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Whether a parking sign includes a day of the week or not is the key to figuring out if it applies on a public holiday. 

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Applications for Centre for Projection Art's Masterclass in Projection Art are now open. 

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Urban agriculture – the process of growing, producing and recycling food in an urban environment – is thriving in Yarra.

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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.

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We're improving the streetscape outside the Richmond Town Hall and former police building, and want to hear your thoughts on some draft designs.

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We chat with Yarra Leisure’s award winning lifeguard Mai Davies about how to stay safe around the water this summer

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Yarra City Council decided last night to phase out the use of glyphosate-based herbicides. Yarra weed control will now predominantly be done through mechanical removal, supported by hand-sprayed glyphosate for kerb and channel weed control only.

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We’re upgrading Alphington Park Playground later this year, and have developed a draft concept design based on your feedback and ideas.

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Kerbside waste and recycling in Yarra will soon be revolutionised following tonight’s council decision.

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Council will be considering a report on Tuesday 18 February that explores options for a four bin kerbside waste and recycling service, where a decision is being sought on a preferred option.

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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.

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The past few months have been devastating for our country. Unprecedented bushfires have destroyed homes, livelihoods, habitats, animals, and, tragically human lives.

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One of the first Victorian constructed, fully electric, zero emissions buses is being trialled on the 246 route through the heart of the City of Yarra by Transdev Melbourne.

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We’re looking for people to join our new Dementia Alliance and help make Yarra a dementia-friendly City. 

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Yarra’s footy favourites, Collingwood and Richmond football clubs, are all set for a ripper season this year. Our very own Victoria Park will be hosting two games, and entry is free!

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