Motorists and cyclists will soon need to slow down to 30km/h in parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood, as Yarra becomes the first council in Australia to trial the reduced area-wide speed limit.

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All local councils are required to introduce a 4-stream household waste service, under legislation introduced by Victorian Government. This includes separate glass, recycling, food and green organics and rubbish services.

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From Monday 1 October, we will be conducting an enforcement blitz in Citizens Park and surrounding areas.

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The Yarra Energy Foundation is currently recruiting new directors to help govern its future goals and activities. Nominations close 4pm on Sunday 7 October.

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We've recently completed painting a new 3D pedestrian crossing on Best Street in Fitzroy North to improve pedestrian safety.

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We're looking for 100 enthusiastic people to become citizen scientists and join RMIT and UNSW in their research of urban heat and local climate change to help better understand how we can reduce and adapt to extreme heat.

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Yarra City Council is investigating the feasibility of more neighbourhood batteries across Yarra.

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We are proud to announce that we will be moving towards the elimination of single-use plastics in council-run facilities, beginning with Yarra’s leisure centres.

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Changes to the Tobacco Act 1987 mean that smoking is now banned in all commercial outdoor areas where food is served.

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Tips for having a safe and relaxing time in Yarra's parks this long weekend. 

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Find out how you can purchase low-cost renewable energy for your business and cut emissions.

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Business energy saver programs can help reduce running costs and greenhouse gas emissions for your business.

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Learn more about a zero carbon apartment building in Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

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Learn more about zero carbon townhouses in Ford Street, Clifton Hill.

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Learn more about the all-electric, carbon neutral building in Rokeby St, Collingwood.

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Learn more about the zero carbon commercial building in Cubitt Street, Cremorne.

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We are looking for two new fresh fruit and vegetable stallholders to trade at our weekly Gleadell Street Market.

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On Tuesday 16 April, Councillors passed a resolution outlining our commitment and next steps for the development of our first Climate Emergency Plan. 

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We’re looking at how we can create better streets and spaces for the Carlton North community. Put your ideas on our map, take the survey, or chat to us in person, and help us build a neighbourhood that everyone can enjoy.

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