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A rare chance for budding playwrights
06 February 2019
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Ever wanted to create theatre? Now’s your chance. In One Act is a rare opportunity to hone playwriting skills under the guidance of professional writers. In One Act alumni have seen their work performed at Melbourne Writers' Theatre productions and Midsumma Festival – who knows where this free program could take you!
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Enjoying this long weekend in Yarra's parks
21 January 2019
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Tips for having a safe and relaxing time in Yarra's parks this long weekend.
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Yarra's latest Pick Me Up guide is now available
16 January 2019
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Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2019. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.
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New Yarra Mayor a strong community advocate
29 November 2018
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Cr Danae Bosler has been elected as Yarra City Council’s Mayor for 2018/19.
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Launch of new interactive website PastPort Yarra
11 October 2018
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On Tuesday 9 October we launched a new interactive website called PastPort Yarra.
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CLOSED 2019 City of Yarra Exhibition Program Expressions of Interest
10 September 2018
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Yarra Council has voted unanimously to change the way it marks January 26, from 2018 onwards.
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