Yarra commits to Melbourne Renewable Energy Project
We are excited to announce Yarra’s partnership in the bold and innovative Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP).
Environment
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Protecting Nature and Biodiversity in Yarra
Yarra’s Nature Strategy guides Council’s efforts to protect and enhance the unique biodiversity of the area. -
Share your views on growing food in Yarra
We're updating our Urban Agriculture Strategy and want to know how we can support our community to grow and share food locally. -
Yarra shares Premier's Sustainability Award
Yarra’s involvement with the landmark Melbourne Renewable Energy Project has been recognised with a Premier’s Sustainability Award. Together with our partner cities Melbourne, Port Phillip and Moreland, we are driving construction of a major new wind farm in regional Victoria. -
What you can recycle
We want to help you become a more conscious consumer which will help you reduce waste. Discover how you can reduce your waste footprint. -
Recycling drop-off centres
We have two drop-off centres for Yarra residents only - Clifton Hill and Burnley Depot. -
Yarra goes 100% renewable
We are now sourcing 100% of our energy from a new wind farm in regional Victoria. -
Heat health alert issued for Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a heat health alert for Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January. -
Faces of Yarra: Christa Hubik
17-year-old Christa Hubik is vice-captain of the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy and a strong advocate for protecting our environment. -
Take climate action by going solar
In the face of our current global climate emergency, you can immediately cut your carbon emissions by switching to solar energy at home or at work. -
Waste revolution in Abbotsford
The Yarra Waste Revolution has landed in Abbotsford. We’re going to be using what we’ve thrown out, to create what we need. It’s called the circular economy. -
The state-wide electronic waste ban is here
As of Monday 1 July you can no longer dispose of electronic waste in your household bins, continue reading to find out how this will impact you. -
Going plastic free in Fitzroy North
Some Fitzroy North businesses are doing their bit by ditching single use plastic. -
No interruption to recycling
Household recyclables will continue to be collected and processed as usual in Yarra, and there are no plans to send any of this material to landfill. -
Update on trees at Alphington paper mill site
Independent experts have assessed the health and stability of two large trees on the Yarra riverbank at Alphington. -
Waste wonders
After just four months, our waste and recycling trial in Abbotsford has seen a 71% increase in waste being composted and recycled. -
No trash, all treasure
Check out some of Yarra's most sustainable shopping destinations... op shops! -
We're serious about cleaning up
We're serious about cracking down on illegal bill-posting in Yarra. -
Two new pocket parks offer rare open space opportunity for Collingwood
Collingwood has some of the lowest levels of open space in Yarra. This means less places for people to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, and for children to play. We have an opportunity to change that for Collingwood. -
Yarra to introduce new enhanced four bin waste collection
Kerbside waste and recycling in Yarra will soon be revolutionised following tonight’s council decision