Given the extraordinary circumstances and restrictions put into place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are putting on hold the plans for Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2020.

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Yarra City Council is creating a new festival to celebrate the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and arts, in June 2022.

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Yarra City Council is taking an innovative new approach to addressing amenity, urban activation and perceptions of safety in North Richmond.

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Our 2022 bookings are now open. Get in quick to secure your spot.

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Young people in Yarra can apply for a Youth-Led Grant of up to $3,000. The grants are for Yarra-based projects or events delivered by young people for young people.

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Yarra makes submission to Inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry.

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As part of our LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2021-2024 we are working to identify and document locations that are historically important to LGBTIQA+ communities.

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Fitzroy artist announced for Archie Roach AM AC and Ruby Hunter Statue

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The Life and Times of Fitzroy from the 1950s, is an oral history project produced by the Fitzroy History Society which has recorded the memories and stories of 30 long-term residents of Fitzroy.

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No alcohol in Yarra’s parks this New Year’s Eve. We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. Alcohol is not permitted in public spaces in Yarra - including streets and parks - from 9pm on Saturday 30 December 2017 until 9am Monday 1 January 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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Tips for having a safe and relaxing time in Yarra's parks this long weekend. 

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Ever wanted to create theatre? Now’s your chance. In One Act is a rare opportunity to hone your playwriting skills under the guidance of professional writers. In this intense writing program, budding playwrights develop their ideas with other participants, and ultimately have professional actors perform their work. 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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To respond to the escalating crisis posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recent directives from the Victorian and Federal governments, Yarra City Council has made further changes to its services and programs.

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This year, Yarra City Council is celebrating women’s achievements and providing opportunities for the local community to come together and drive change on International Women's Day.

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Each year, we honour local people who make a difference to our community with our Yarra Community Awards. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the everyday heroes in Yarra who make a difference to our community.

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Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library offers a range of programs and services to stimulate lifelong learning and creativity for adults, young people and children alike.

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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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This year we are inviting all venues in Yarra to pitch events to be included in the Leaps and Bounds Music Festival program.

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