Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.

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Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2020. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.

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The outdoor pools at Fitzroy Swimming Pool are now open following a period of closure due to a recent dust storm that impacted the water quality. All facilities and services are now operating as normal.

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Transform fashion waste into wearable art and parade it down a runway at Fast Fashun 2.0 2.0: a series of free interactive, educational fashion shows and upcycling sessions.

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Yarra is home to great parks, reserves, urban spaces and waterways that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Help shape our new draft Open Space Strategy that guides how we'll manage Yarra's open spaces over the next 15 years.

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Pedestrian and cyclist access near Walmer Street, Abbotsford is restricted until late 2020.

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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has issued an air quality warning for Victoria as a result of bushfires in the region. 

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Yarra Council will be marking Sunday 26 January 2020 with a reflection on the life and legacy of the late Herbert 'Jock' Austin, a respected and admired leader of Melbourne's Aboriginal and sporting community.

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We wish all Tamil Victorians a happy and peaceful celebration of Thai Pongal Day which kicks off a week of festivities for the Tamil community.  

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Due to the 2020 Victoria Street Lunar Festival taking place on Sunday 19 January, Victoria Street will be closed between Hoddle and Church streets (see map below) at 11.59pm Saturday 18 January and will re-open at approximately 5.00am on Monday 20 January 2020.

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Phase 1 of our commitment to removing single-use plastic bottles across our Leisure facilities is underway. 

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Yarra Council is recommending the 30km/h speed limit remains in parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood, after an evaluation of the 12-month trial. By the end of the trial, residents’ support for the 30km/h limit had increased, and levels of non-support had decreased.

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Our trial changes to waste and recycling in Abbotsford are going so well we’re considering rolling this new service out to the rest of Yarra.

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This year, we’re expecting a hot summer, with heatwaves becoming a regular feature of the Victorian summer, it’s important to plan ahead and consider how you can look after yourself and others when the extreme heat hits.

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Commercial Sports Providers are invited to apply for access to Ryan’s Reserve in 2020. 

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Yarra Council has finalised details of how car sharing will be expanded to reduce traffic congestion and increase sustainable transport options for locals and visitors to our city.

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We will be operating some of our services on adjusted timetables during the holiday period.

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Back in October 1994, the Fitzroy Swimming Pool faced an uncertain future when it was tackling with plans to close and demolish the facility. 

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During the holiday season it’s easy to get caught up in a frenzy of … stuff! Whether it’s prepping for holiday parties, decorating our homes, or finding gifts.

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Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Yarra Trams are closing Nicholson Street (between Johnston Street and Barkly Street) in January 2020 to build six new accessible tram stops and replace overhead wires and tracks.

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