Yarra Council is partnering with Darebin and Moreland Councils to help people who want to take effective action on climate change.

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Yarra Council has waived the planning application fee for installing solar panels and created new guidance for installing solar panels in a heritage overlay.

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People on the go will now be able to charge their device or connect to free Wi-Fi at one of three new smart benches, powered by 100% renewable solar energy.

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Council has taken a number of steps to ensure the safe and respectful sharing of its public spaces, particularly over the warmer months.

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The Community Skills for Climate Action program, delivered by Yarra Council, in partnership with Moreland and Darebin Councils wrapped up recently.

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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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Electric vehicle (EV) charging is now easier and more convenient after 2 new fast-charging stations have been installed in converted parking bays at the Collingwood Library. These stations are publicly available for use by the whole community.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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National Recycling Week is hosted by Planet Ark every year, and it’s a great time to get involved in local events that help us rethink our waste.

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Over the last year, Yarra City Council has supported 25 local climate, environment and sustainability projects totalling $110,000 in funding as part of its community grants program.

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Burnley Fruit Squad is committed to sharing free, fresh, local produce which might otherwise go to waste.

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Join our free online 12-week Food Waste Challenge to reduce avoidable food waste at home, save money and enter the prize draw.

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