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2019 City of Yarra Exhibition Program Expressions of Interest
10 September 2018
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- Contemporary Art
- Public Art
- Library
We are seeking innovative and engaging artists to exhibit at Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy, Richmond Library and Carlton Library Light Boxes as part of our 2019 Exhibition Program.
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Developing a plan for our city's growth
05 September 2018
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- About us
- Community
- Heritage
- Council meetings
Developers would contribute to infrastructure upgrades and community facilities under a new plan to help provide for the needs of our growing city.
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Register for Walk to School 2018
24 August 2018
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- Community
- Family and Children
Join hundreds of schools across Victoria from Monday 8 October to Friday 2 November by getting your children's school registered. Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school students to walk, ride or scoot to and from school.
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Latest information on the crane incident on Lennox Street
26 July 2018
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- Public notices
The emergency relief centre at Richmond Town Hall is now closed, having provided emergency assistance to more than 300 people affected by the incident.
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Sensitive Storytime helping children
19 July 2018
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- Community
- Family and Children
- Library
Sensitive Storytime, a program that helps children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is coming to all 5 Yarra Libraries branches.
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Victorian Wheelchair Football League scoring goals
17 July 2018
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- Community
Fast-paced, competitive and inclusive, the Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) is showcasing the next generation of footy stars.
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Weekly Meet and Eat nourishing Fitzroy
17 July 2018
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- Community
The weekly Meet and Eat at Fitzroy Food Centre invites community members to connect and learn from each other through food.
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Heritage Advisory Committee appointed
04 July 2018
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- Community
- Heritage
- Library
A group of keen community members with interests in heritage, architecture, urban planning and local history have been appointed to Yarra’s Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Australian National Brooch Show
07 May 2018
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- Contemporary Art
Entries are now open for the 2018 Australian National Brooch show. This exhibition is an initiative of the Contemporary Art Society of Victoria, and will be on display in the Fitzroy library from 6 July to 31 August.
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Join City of Yarra's Heritage Advisory Committee
29 March 2018
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- Heritage
- Community
Do you live in Yarra and have an interest in heritage matters? Expressions of interest are now open to join our Heritage Advisory Committee.
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Womens Art Register to publish 30th anniversary editions of The Bulletin
04 March 2018
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- Community
- Contemporary Art
The Women’s Art Register is Australia’s living archive of women’s art practice (non-binary and trans inclusive) and a National, Artist-Run and Not-for-Profit community and resource.
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Celebrating marriage equality
21 December 2017
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- Community
- Library
Yarra City Council is thrilled that the Marriage Amendment Bill allowing same-sex couples to marry was passed in Parliament earlier this month.
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CloudLibrary, one app for all your ebooks
28 November 2017
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To celebrate the launch of cloudLibrary, we're awarding a 32GB 9.7 inch iPad (Space Grey colour) to one lucky Library member.
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Changing Places Toilet
22 September 2017
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- Community
- Library
Yarra is proud to share that Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library is home to a new Changing Places toilet - specifically suitable for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
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Yarra City Council decision on January 26
15 August 2017
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- About us
- Community
- Heritage
- Council meetings
Yarra Council has voted unanimously to change the way it marks January 26, from 2018 onwards.
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Join the Yarra City Arts News
11 August 2017
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- Contemporary Art
- Heritage
- Community
- Events
- About us
Would you like to keep in touch with all our arts events, exhibitions and activities?
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Call for visual artists
10 August 2017
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- Contemporary Art
- Public Art
Applications are now open for the 2018 exhibition program. Don't delay - deadline 30 September 2017
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Planning for the future - our Council Plan 2017-2021
03 August 2017
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- About us
- Council meetings
- Community
Yarra has adopted a new Council Plan, which sets our priorities and direction for the next four years.
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Have your say on the draft Yarra Libraries Strategic Plan 2017-20
05 July 2017
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- Community
- Library
We want to hear what you think of our proposed strategic plan for Yarra Libraries. During the last year, we asked you to tell us how you imagine Yarra Libraries in the future, and what you would like us to do in the next three years.
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Celebrating the centenary of the Maternal Child Health Service
29 June 2017
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- Community
In 1917, Richmond City Council established Victoria's first baby health centre making this year the 100th anniversary of maternal child health services in the state.
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