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    Protecting the Yarra must be a priority – The Age editorial

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    On visiting Melbourne in 1893, James Goudie wrote that, even after all he had seen in Europe, this was “one of the finest cities”. The Scottish traveller was much taken by the beauty and sophistication of the Botanic Gardens, by […]

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    New Riverkeeper profile in The Age

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    The Yarra River is coming under increasing pressure from development along its banks and needs even greater planning protections put in place, its newly appointed riverkeeper says. Andrew Kelly began last week as the new Yarra Riverkeeper, replacing the first-ever […]

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    Yrka bulletin, Summer 2013-14

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    In this issue: How healthy is our Yarra? State Ministers inspect the river Yrka wins Environment Victoria award Who are our members? Download pdf.

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There are a number of ways that you can help us to protect the Yarra. From becoming a member to volunteering your time, explore how you can help below.