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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We're planning for the future by reviewing how we manage bookings of our facilities, from small meeting rooms to large events in Town Halls.

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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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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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The Yarra Youth Services Artist in Residence (AIR) program presents annual opportunities to early career artists aged 20 – 25 years to develop their studio practice, build workshop facilitation experience, collaborate and continue creative conversations with peers and mentors.

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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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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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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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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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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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We respond to COVID19

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Do you enjoy the arts? Are you involved in the creative industries in Yarra? Help us shape our next Arts and Culture Strategy.

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Yarra lights up with something for everyone this Christmas

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The Emely Baker Centre will be used for the upcoming exhibition Wayfind, as part of the Next Wave Festival, 2018.

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Victorias Pride Street Party returns to Yarra

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Statues of Uncle Archie Roach AM AC and Aunty Ruby Hunter will soon be installed in Fitzroy’s Atherton Gardens Estate.

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Australian singer-songwriter Laura Imbruglia joins an impressive line-up of talent performing at this year's Leaps and Bounds Musical Festival, celebrating live music in Yarra.

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Yarra’s famed Gertrude and Smith streets will come to life again in a vibrant street party with live music stages and performances from musicians and artists to celebrate Victoria’s diverse LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Collingwoods biggest park officially opened

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