• Latest News

    Media release: We couldn’t be keener on our river cleaner!

    , By Yarra

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    Advocates and stewards* of Melbourne’s rivers celebrate the trial of ‘Geoff’ a new automatic river cleaner working to remove tons of rubbish from the Yarra, Birrarung River. Just arrived from the Ocean Crusaders in Brisbane, ‘Geoff’ is moored on the Yarra, […]

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    Why is the Birrarung filled with plastic?

    , By Carolyn

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    This is not a love story. It’s a story of grief, despair and devastation. And it’s a story of how a small group of caring, committed citizens can demand action and make a difference. Weeks after the Birrarung flood waters […]

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    At 76 years young, Margaret swims in the Birrarung.

    , By Carolyn

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    I sit alone at a picnic table beside the river at Deep Rock in Fairfield, Melbourne. It’s an inauspicious way to launch my new project, Love Stories of the Birrarung. I feel a little weird with my hand-written sign stuck to the table […]

Help the community increase its awareness and appreciation of the River

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.