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Barking up the wrong tree: dogs and pubs in Yarra
12 September 2023
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It appears some people are barking up the wrong tree when it comes to dogs, pubs and restaurants in Yarra. For the record, we dig dogs in Yarra and have no intention of putting them in the dog house.
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Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter statues to be installed at Atherton Gardens
11 September 2023
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Statues of Uncle Archie Roach AM AC and Aunty Ruby Hunter will soon be installed in Fitzroy’s Atherton Gardens Estate.
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Construction underway at new Collingwood pocket park
06 September 2023
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Yarra City Council is on track to deliver a new green space for community at Cambridge Street Reserve in Collingwood.
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Yarra City Council a winner at National Climate Awards
06 September 2023
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- Environment
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Yarra City Council has been recognised as a winner at the Cities Power Partnership’s fifth annual national Climate Awards, in the Collaboration category.
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2023 AFLW Season Eight kicks off
30 August 2023
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Melbourne will take on Collingwood on Friday 1 September to launch the season at Ikon Park in Carlton North’s Princes Park. Collingwood’s first home game will take place at Victoria Park on Sunday 10 September for Round 2, against Fremantle.
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Providing community with new ways to recycle
29 August 2023
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Council is inviting comment on 4 locations identified for the installation of ‘reverse vending machines’ under the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme.
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Wear It Purple Day 2023: Advocating for inclusivity and equality across Yarra’s rainbow communities
25 August 2023
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Yarra City Council stands behind its vibrant and diverse LGBTIQA+ community for Wear It Purple Day.
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Yarra's award-winning Bush Kinder Program recognised with official visit this week
23 August 2023
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- Family and Children
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Yarra City Council Mayor, Claudia Nguyen, and Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep dropped in to meet the educators at Yarra’s Bush Kinder Program in Abbotsford.
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Councillor Ward Listening Posts coming up on Tuesday 5 September
23 August 2023
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As part of our Councillor Engagement Program, we are hosting Ward Listening Posts with Councillors across all Wards at Richmond Traders, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library and Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre.
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A guide to reading your annual rates notice
22 August 2023
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Yarra City Council’s annual rates notices have been distributed to all rate-paying property owners. We’ve put together a handy guide on how to navigate your rates notice.
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Yarra’s Urban Forest Strategy: creating a healthier, greener and more liveable city
18 August 2023
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- Environment
- Sustainability
Yarra City Council is making progress towards its target of achieving 21.25% tree canopy coverage across the municipality by 2040.
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Unison Housing partners with Yarra to offer rent relief to the community
18 August 2023
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Yarra City Council has chosen Unison Housing Ltd to deliver the City of Yarra’s $100,000 of emergency rent relief to the local community.
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Pruning our trees for safety
18 August 2023
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Yarra City Council maintains around 20,000 street trees in Yarra.
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Resolutions and other motions from 15 August Council Meeting
16 August 2023
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Council endorsed the Yarra Neighbourhood House Partnership Framework, the project terms of reference for a strategic review of the Community Grants Program, and more.
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We're upgrading Charles Evans Reserve
14 August 2023
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- Environment
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Charles Evans Reserve needs a refresh to better serve the community in Cremorne. Tell us what you would like to see in the redesigned space.
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Temporary closure of Richmond Recreation Centre
14 August 2023
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- Leisure
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Richmond Recreation Centre will be closed until 2pm on Tuesday 15 August, due to a plumbing issue in our change rooms. We encourage you to visit either Collingwood Leisure Centre or Fitzroy Swimming Pool which remain open.
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Statement about the Fairlea Sporting Precinct project
08 August 2023
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At no stage has Yarra City Council delayed this project. Council, like the community, want this facility open as soon as possible.
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New mpox transmission in Victoria
07 August 2023
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Yarra City Council is urging the community to stay vigilant, following recent transmission of mpox – formerly known as Monkeypox – detected in Victoria.
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Minister and Mayor mark construction at new park in Collingwood
07 August 2023
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- Environment
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Construction has officially begun on the brand-new Otter Street pocket park in Collingwood.
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Homelessness Week 2023: Creating equitable access and opportunities in Yarra
06 August 2023
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In the last year, Yarra City Council has contributed $54,000 towards local social housing and homelessness services as part of its community grants program.
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