Community Awards 2021 Contributions to Heritage

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Local citizen scientists have been using an exciting new technique to detect the presence of platypuses in our waterways.   

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Yarra City Council, like many businesses across Victoria, is experiencing increase pressure on some of our day to day services. As a result, residents and business may see some small changes or impacts to our services during this time.

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We’re commencing an exciting new project through Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund and in partnership with the University of Melbourne, to trial a new, permeable pavement in Clifton Hill.

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Expressions of interest are now open for the Yarra Environment Advisory Committee 2022. Help shape our environmental policies and strategies.

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Weekends in autumn pose the perfect opportunity to enjoy our local neighbourhoods and rediscover Yarra.

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Mervyn Keane brings the local community together to increase biodiversity and nurture Yarra’s incredible flora and fauna through the Acacia Place River Bankers initiative.

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David Langdon is keeping history alive in Yarra with his passion, enthusiasm and unending generosity.

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Deborah Hart is the Founder and Chairperson of CLIMARTE - the world’s first gallery dedicated to addressing the climate emergency in all its manifestations.

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Shane Delphine and Meredith Kefford are making strides in Yarra’s climate action journey through their enthusiastic leadership with Yarra Climate Action Now (YCAN).

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There's more to waste than what you throw away. We are looking to create a strategy that changes the way we look at waste and create a more sustainable Yarra.

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Last night, Council proposed exciting new changes to Yarra’s planning scheme to ensure future developments reduce their impacts on the environment.

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The new campaign aligns with the 2024 Midsumma Festival, shining a light on members of Yarra’s LGBTIQA+ community and celebrating the diversity, joy and strength of these communities.

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Yarras first reverse vending machine has been installed at Collingwood Leisure Centre

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At tonight’s Council Meeting, Council resolved to seek community feedback on options for the installation of additional play equipment and other forms of informal play elements at the newly expanded Cambridge Street Reserve in Collingwood.

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We're upgrading Charles Evans Reserve to make sure the park can serve a broad range of park users for years to come.

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This World Environment Day (5 June), the Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) will launch Victoria’s first-ever inner-urban community battery in Yarra.

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Yarra City Council has lodged its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Climate Resilience, providing local insights into the risks facing Victoria's built environment and infrastructure from climate change.

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Expressions of Interest are now open to join the Burnley Cottage Committee. We’re seeking committed community members to help redefine how Burnley Cottage is used. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this heritage site.

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Yarra City Council has worked with its community to develop a 2022-23 Budget that is responsible and responsive and recognises the need for change now.

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