We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. All Yarra’s parks and gardens will be open to the public, but there will be zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rainfall, possible thunderstorms and possible flash flooding on Thursday 13 December and Friday 14 December.

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Have you seen the new mural in Nicholson Village? Traders, Council, Transdev, PTV and Dept of Justice partnered to transform the brown bus depot fence into a vibrant work of art for the community to enjoy!

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On Christmas Eve, Monday 24 December, our customer service centres will close at 2pm and will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 27 December.

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Cathi Colla architects will be celebrating 20 years on Rathdowne Street next year. 

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Four years ago Karen McVean branched out with her own massage business KM Remedial.

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Get active this summer at George Knott Reserve, which has reopened following a $960,000 state-of-the-art upgrade.

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Following a review of our pool safety policies and procedures, we are implementing changes to our Watch Around Water policy. These changes ensure we reflect industry best practice and are leading the way with regards to water safety.

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Thursday 6 December and Friday 7 December are expected to reach extreme temperatures of 35 and 38 degrees Celsius. Extreme heat can put your health and risk, so make sure you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. 

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Cr Danae Bosler has been elected as Yarra City Council’s Mayor for 2018/19.

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Rubbish collection services will be adjusted for the week starting Monday 24 December. No collections will take place on Christmas Day (Tuesday 25 December). 

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Congratulations to all our winners from last night’s Yarra Community Awards for 2018, where we recognised individuals and groups doing amazing work in our community.

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Navigating the extensive network of local bike paths just got easier, thanks to a new website dedicated to celebrating cycling.

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Have you visited the Feathered Arbour on Rathdowne Street in Carlton North and met the lovely owners Julie and Sophie? Find out more about why they love to live and work in Yarra.

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Expressions of interest to hold a major event in the City of Yarra between June 2019 to May 2020 are now open. 

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We have partnered with traders in Rathdowne Village to launch a shopping directory, just in time for Christmas.

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We are proposing to discontinue the road at the rear of 359 and 361 Pigdon Street, Princes Hill.

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An iconic local road sign has taken its rightful place in Clifton Hill, following a community-led restoration process.

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The heritage-listed Collingwood Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall is set to be restored and will offer support services to a younger generation of returned service people and veterans.

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From Saturday 22 December to late March 2019, the pool (including spa and sauna) at Collingwood Leisure Centre will be closed for major repairs to the pool tiles. The gym, group exercise studio, spin room and change rooms will not be affected by the works and will remain open during this time.

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