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Floating Sauna Development Proposal for Yarralumla Bay. Comments close 23/08/2024

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has received a works approval application for the construction of two floating saunas on one pontoon and a gangway on land at Yarralumla Beach East on Lake Burley Griffin (Alexandrina Drive Yarralumla). The NCA is seeking public comment on the proposed location, design, and materials to be used in the construction of the saunas.
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Yarralumla Wetlands

YRA has applied to the Federal Healthy Waterways Program for a grant to start developing the Yarralumla Wetlands envisaged in NCA’s Yarralumla Bay Master Plan.
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North Curtin Horse Paddocks Proposed Development

The government has proposed development of 1300 townhouses and apartments on this site. There is a link to the YRA's submission in the story below.
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Yarralumla's Heritage - take a self-guided tour to places of heritage significance

Established in 1928, Yarralumla is one of Canberra's oldest suburbs. The National Trust has published two brochures for self-guided tours of places of heritage significance in Yarralumla
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Decision made on National Capital Plan Amendment 97 - Block 7 Section 4 Yarralumla - Former CSIRO Forestry Site

1 Apr 2024

On 27 March 2024 the YRA was advised by the National Capital Authority that the National Capital Plan Amendment No. 97 – Block 7 Section 4 Yarralumla (former Australian Forestry School) had been approved by the Commonwealth Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories (The Hon Kristy McBain) and registered on 20 March 2024.

Experience Easter Yarralumla -Saturday 30 March, 3pm-5pm

25 Mar 2024

Join in this fun community event at the Yarralumla Community Playground in Loftus Street. There'll be an easter egg hunt, face painting and games.

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Aug
23

Floating Sauna Development Proposal for Yarralumla Bay Consultation Closes

See the news story in the carousel for details

Sep
10

YRA Annual General Meeting

Yarralumla Primary School Hall, Loftus Street, Yarralumla
7:30pm — 9:30pm

Sep
21

Yarralumla Floriade Fiesta

Yarralumla Shops by the tulip beds
10:00am — 1:00pm

Sep
24

Meet the Candidates for Murrumbidgee Electorate - ISCCC Forum

Yarralumla Primary School Hall, Loftus Street, Yarralumla
7:00pm — 9:00pm

Hosted by Inner South Canberra Community Council (ISCCC)

Nov
30

Yarralumla Does Christmas

Weston Park
3:00pm — 8:00pm

Save the date. This much loved event is back bigger than ever. Details will be in newsletter and on noticeboard in October

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What is the YRA?

Established in 1988, The YRA is an incorporated association formed to represent the views of residents of Yarralumla. Membership is voluntary and by subscription. It is available to residents located within Yarralumla.

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