We are currently reviewing Yarra’s Arts and Heritage Collection Management Policy to see how effectively they support Council’s vision. Consultation with the Yarra community is an essential part of that review. Have your say by completing our brief survey. Your short and long-form answers will form a critical component of our research and inform our recommendations. 

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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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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 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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Cr Danae Bosler has been elected as Yarra City Council’s Mayor for 2018/19.

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On Tuesday 9 October we launched a new interactive website called PastPort Yarra.

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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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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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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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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, a program that helps children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is coming to all 5 Yarra Libraries branches.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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