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Yarra Council to look further into CCTV

Councillors unanimously passed a motion tonight calling for an investigation on the installation of CCTV in Victoria Street, Richmond/Abbotsford.

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Yarra Council questions Chandler Highway decision

Yarra City Council has questioned the State Government and VicRoads decision on the widening of Chandler Highway to six lanes, and will seek to explore whether this decision has been in breach of the...

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Yarra to explore reduced speed limits to increase community safety

Yarra Council has commenced the process to trial a 30km/h zone in local streets in Fitzroy in 2017/18, as part of a suite of innovative and responsible traffic treatments to improve safety for...

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IPAA Award highlights Yarra Councils commitment to health and safety

New OHS initiatives lead to 46% reduction in injury frequency and 50% reduction in WorkCover claim costs.

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Yarra Council not pursuing dispute resolution on Chandler Highway

Yarra City Council has resolved not to seek any action pursuant to Section 9 of the Local Government Act in relation to the State Governments Chandler Highway widening project.

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Artistic intervention for vandalised Smith Street mural

The historic feminist mural on Smith Street that was severely vandalised by a tagger recently will today be reclaimed by the artists who first created the mural 31 years ago.

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Yarra Council supports Safe Schools Program

Last night, Yarra Council unanimously passed a motion calling on the Federal Government to cease its attacks on the Safe Schools Program and for its expansion into as many schools as possible.

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Community engagement to begin for potential redevelopment of major North...

Council has endorsed a State Government request to commence community engagement and master planning as part of investigations for the potential redevelopment of 433 Smith Street, North Fitzroy.

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‘In principle support for Minister to be Responsible Planning Authority for...

Council has resolved ‘in principle to invite the Minister for Planning to be the Responsible Authority for the Smith Street, Fitzroy North, former gasworks site, earmarked for major redevelopment of...

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Yarra joins major project to buy and promote renewable energy

The Melbourne Renewable Energy Project seeks the construction of a new renewable energy plant to provide around 110 gigawatt hours of electricity each year.

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Yarra Mayor to advocate for socially-inclusive state schools

Yarra Mayor Roberto Colanzi is seeking to meet with the Victorian Minister for Education James Merlino to discuss community concerns about enrolment levels at local State schools.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: LOCAL LAW REVIEW AND PROPOSED GENERAL LOCAL LAW

Yarra City Council is reviewing the Roads and Council Land Law No. 2 and Environment Local Law No. 3. These local laws have been merged into a single proposed General Local Law. Council is seeking...

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Yarra Council supports City of Stonnington in Metro Rail Project advocacy...

Yarra City Council has provided ‘in-principle support to Stonnington City Councils calls for South Yarra Station to be an interchange station in the State Governments $10.9 billion Melbourne Metro Rail...

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Proposal to name Pandoleon Lane, Richmond

At its meeting on Tuesday, 17 May 2016, Yarra City Council resolved its intent to assign the name ‘Pandoleon Lane to an unnamed right of way beside 4 Mary Street and behind 318 to 328 Bridge Road,...

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Yarra Council calls for public health approach to illicit drug use in...

Yarra Council voted last night (17 May) to endorse a public health approach to manage the long-term illicit drug issues in and around Victoria Street, Richmond and Abbotsford.

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Yarra Council adopts 2016-17 budget and 10-year financial plan

Council has adopted its 2016-17 budget, which provides vital services for the Yarra community and invests in new and existing community infrastructure.

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‘No through road to Clifton Hill sign to be reinstated

The historic ‘No through Road to Clifton Hill sign will be returned to its home in Holden Street, Fitzroy North, following a resolution by Yarra Council.

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Yarra Council takes a lead on Victoria Street issues

Yarra Councillors have called for a report from Council officers outlining a process to engage with the local community on strategies for improving public safety and amenity in the Victoria Street...

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Yarra named most sustainable city of 2016

Keep Victoria Beautiful has recognised the City of Yarra as the Sustainable City of the Year (2016) at a ceremony on Friday 15 July 2016 at the State Library of Victoria.

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Contemporary Arts Precinct coming to Yarra

Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Roberto Colanzi today applauded the State Governments announcement that $11 million will be invested in the creation of a visionary contemporary arts precinct in Collingwood.

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New North Fitzroy library and community facility named

The soon-to-be completed library and community hub in North Fitzroy has been officially named ‘Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library.

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Parking Sensors in Yarra

Council is preparing to install 4,000 underground parking sensors in the Richmond sporting precinct and other highly contested parking areas of Yarra.

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Reimagining Victoria Street

Richmonds Victoria Street will be the focus of an in-depth community discussion.

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Cr Stone elected Yarra Mayor for 2016/17

Yarra City Council has elected long time Langridge Ward Councillor and community advocate Amanda Stone as its new Mayor for 2016/17.

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Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of the Yarra City Council will be held to consider an urgent business motion regarding the proposed development at 26-56 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North.

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Yarra City Council calls for action on development issues

Yarra Council is taking action to protect the amenity, heritage and liveability of its unique urban neighbourhoods and heritage shopping strips from overdevelopment.

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Council seeks to establish working group for Walmer Street Bridge

Council will request that the State Government convene a working group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer Street Bridge.

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Public Notice: Councillor and Mayoral allowances

Yarra City Council intends to set the Councillor and Mayoral allowances at the maximum level for a Category 2 Council, as determined by the Minister for Local Government.

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CCTV in Victoria Street, Richmond

Yarra Council Mayor Amanda Stone today acknowledged the State Governments willingness to invest in CCTV on Victoria Street, Richmond which is something that local traders have been requesting for a...

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Victoria Street Lunar Festival – Year of the Rooster

Lunar New Year celebrations have always been an important part of Yarras festival calendar. 2017 promises to be bigger than ever as the City of Yarra celebrates the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year...

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Stolen Generations Marker for Fitzroy

Yarra City Council is working with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop a Stolen Generations Marker and garden in Fitzroy.

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Proposed Road Discontinuance – Public Notice

We are proposing to discontinue the road abutting 13 and 15 Brunswick Street Fitzroy and transfer Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the adjoining property owners. Community members may make a submission on the...

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Proposed Road Discontinuance – Public Notice

We are proposing to discontinue the road abutting 247-255 Johnston Street, Abbotsford and transfer Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the adjoining property owner of 243-245 Johnston Street, Abbotsford. Community...

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Yarra City Council launches major community engagement on Victoria Street

Yarra City Council is beginning an in-depth conversation with the community about improving public safety, liveability and prosperity in Victoria Street, Richmond.

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Council branches out to develop Yarras first Urban Forest Strategy

Council is asking the community for input on a new strategy to manage trees in Yarra.

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Yarra Council to discuss the future of its Australia Day events with the...

Yarra Council has voted unanimously to begin discussions with the local Aboriginal community regarding the future of Council events on Australia Day.

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Yarra Mayor joins calls for Medically Supervised Injection Centre in North...

Yarra City Council Mayor, Councillor Amanda Stone, has signed an open letter to the Victorian Parliament calling for a trial of Medically Supervised Injection Centre (MSIC) in North Richmond.

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Mayor calls on State Government to implement Coroners recommendations

Yarra City Mayor Cr Amanda Stone has urged the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroners recommendation for a trial of a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond.

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Yarra Mayor welcomes parliamentary inquiry into a supervised injecting facility

Yarra Mayor Cr Amanda Stone has welcomed a parliamentary inquiry into a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond.

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Yarra Council welcomes new Yarra River protections

Yarra Council has welcomed the State Governments announcement of better management and stronger protections for the Yarra River.

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Yarra Council takes the lead on International Womens Day

Yarra Council is celebrating International Womens Day on 8 March 2017 with a call for other organisations to #BeBoldForChange and step up to forge a more gender inclusive world.

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Yarra Council confirms support for a supervised injecting facility

Yarra Council has voted unanimously to ask the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroners recommendation for a trial of a supervised injecting facility.

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Dyer Street celebrates Tigers icon

Yarra Council has named a new retail and dining strip in honour of Richmond Football Club legend Jack Dyer following a groundswell of community support.

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Yarra City Council welcomes mandatory maximum height controls for Queens Parade

Yarra City Council has welcomed the Minister for Plannings decision to apply interim planning controls for the proposed development sites at 26–56 Queens Parade, North Fitzroy.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Draft Council Plan, Annual Budget and Long Term Financial...

At its Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 4 April 2017, Council resolved to invite public submissions on the following draft documents in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.

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Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library opens

Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library will officially open its doors on Saturday 8 April, bringing to fruition a state-of-the-art community facility and realising a long-held dream of the local...

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Council receives request from Minister on proposed waste service charge

The Minister for Local Government has requested Yarra Council review its proposed waste service charge to ensure compliance with both the Local Government Act and the Essential Services Commissions...

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Public notice: Notice of intention to amend to the Road Management Plan...

In accordance with section 54 of the Road Management Act 2004, Yarra City Council proposes to make amendments to the Road Management Plan and the Register of Public Roads. The amendments include...

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Yarra City Council to fly the flag for marriage equality

Yarra City Council has further strengthened its support for marriage equality, pledging to fly the rainbow flag at each of its three town halls until the Marriage Act is changed to allow LGBTIQ...

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Yarra City Council calls for fairer rental laws

Yarra has become the first Council in Victoria to support the ‘Make Renting Fair campaign.

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