Last night, Yarra Councillors and staff joined local community groups and service providers to officially launch Yarra Zero – a collaborative initiative addressing homelessness and rough sleeping in the municipality.

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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council endorsed the introduction of a night-time cat curfew, heard a presentation of Yarra's 2022/23 Annual Report and more. 

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Effective from Monday 1 January 2024, cat owners within Yarra will be required to keep their pet cats within their owner's premises between 7pm and 7am. The measure reflects the council's dedication to responsible pet ownership and the safeguarding of local wildlife.

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We want to understand your experiences travelling on the northern part of Wellington Street to inform our initial designs for the Strategic Cycling Corridor.

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Our next Councillor Conversations with Community event is coming up on Saturday 14 October Linear Park Reserve in Princes Hill. Part of our Councillor Engagement Program, the event provides an opportunity for the community to speak to their Councillors in person about important local matters. 

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This week, Yarra City Council has officially opened Richmond Kindergarten.

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Yarra City Council is celebrating Victorian Seniors Festival with an exciting program of free and low-cost activities throughout October.

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Yarra City Council has appointed SJM Turf and Civil as the contractor for the Burnley Golf Course re-design works. SJM Turf and Civil commenced the reconstruction of holes 1, 3, 6, 7, and the practice putting/chipping areas on Monday 11 September.

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The Collingwood Magpies will take on Brisbane Lions this Saturday 30 September at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the 2023 AFL Grand Final. 

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In light of the Victorian Government's Housing Statement, Council would like to direct Yarra residents to the most reliable source of information on this topic.

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At Yarra City Council, we fundamentally believe that improved planning outcomes occur when the community inputs into the planning process.

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Yarra City Council are delivering additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Collingwood Town Hall and Richmond offices.

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Council is committed to the responsible management of ratepayer’s funds and ensuring our community can thrive, now and into the future.

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The spa and sauna at Collingwood Leisure Centre are currently closed due to unexpected damage that occurred to the entry gate on Sunday 17 September.

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We’re planning to replace the four-year Multicultural Partnerships Plan with a long-term guiding strategy defining Council’s role in how we support our diverse community.

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Yarra’s draft Transport Action Plan promotes sustainable transport and a safer and more accessible city for everyone.

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Council endorsed both the draft Transport Action Plan and the draft Financial Sustainability Strategy for community consultation; and endorsed the universal Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service across Yarra from July 2024. 

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At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 September, Council resolved to take the next steps to guide the growth, development, and character of Cremorne.

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Since the completion of the Community Skills for Climate Action program, participants have held 28 events, engaged with 1,853 people and volunteered 1444 hours.

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Our next Councillor Conversations with Community event is coming up on Saturday 16 September 2023 at Alphington Park playground. Part of our Councillor Engagement Program, the event provides an opportunity for the community to speak to their Councillors in person about important local matters.

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