Last chance to apply for Annual Grants

From creative workshops and gardening groups to seniors activities and sports clubs – our Annual Grants can help bring your community projects to life!

Richmond Priority Primary Care

This newly opened centre allows you to see a doctor quickly for urgent, non-emergency care like mild infections, burns and suspected broken bones. 

Make your yard wildlife-friendly

Apply for a free visit as part of our Gardens for Wildlife program. Our local garden guides will show you easy ways to provide food, water and shelter to local wildlife and improve biodiversity.

Yarra News is hitting mailboxes

Keep an eye out for the July edition of Yarra News. Highlights include our 2023/24 Budget highlights, our Learning Bank community space, new small communal growing spaces and more!

Keeping our pets safe

We're reviewing our Council Order which outlines the requirements for people who own dogs and cats in Yarra.

Provide your feedback on the review, including the proposed introduction of a night-time cat curfew and the broader Council Order by Monday 7 August.

Alphington Road Safety Study

We're conducting a Road Safety Study in Alphington to help address possible road safety issues in the area.

Help us create safer streets in Alphington by sharing your experience of using these roads by Monday 14 August.

Neighbourhood Batteries

Following our consultation earlier this year, we're seeking further feedback on neighbourhood batteries, so we can do a deeper dive into the community's views and preferred locations of potential future batteries in Yarra.

Have your say by Monday 7 August.

Electoral Structure Review

Yarra is preparing for a change in the way its wards are structured. An independent electoral representation advisory panel will be reviewing the electoral structure of a number of councils across Victoria, including Yarra, and seeking feedback from the community.

Meet your Councillors

Saturday 12 August
10am to 12 midday
Corner of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road, Fitzroy North (near Piedemonte's Supermarket)

Our Councillors want to hear about what matters to you! Drop by one of our upcoming events in Richmond, Fitzroy, Alphington and Fitzroy North.

Upcoming Council Meeting

Tuesday 15 August
from 6.30pm
Richmond Town Hall

These meetings include a public question time where you can raise matters with your Councillors.

You can attend in person or tune in online.

National Tree Day planting event

Sunday 30 July
from 10am to 12 noon
Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Burnley

Join our tree planting day to improve local biodiversity! We’ll be planting shrubs which support native bees and butterflies and provide habitat for small woodland birds.

Homelessness Week screening

Thursday 10 August
from 6pm to 8.30pm
Bargoonga Nganjin Library

Join us for a free screening of the documentary Under Cover followed by a conversation with Writer/Director Sue Thomson and a community member with lived experience of homelessness.

Community Growing Spaces workshop

Monday 7 August
from 6pm to 7pm
Online

Take the first step in getting a planter box, productive tree or temporary laneway garden in your neighbourhood by attending our free online workshop.

Gertrude Street Projection Festival

27 July to 6 August
Every night after dark
Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Gertrude Street Projection Festival is lighting up Fitzroy once again with projection works by local artists, talks, screenings, parties and more!