Birrarung Council

The Birrarung Council champions the interests of Birrarung (Yarra River) as one living and integrated natural entity.

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Annual Report 2025

On 30 October each year the Birrarung Council submits an annual report to parliament on the implementation of Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo - Yarra Strategic Plan.

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Birrarung, Suburban reach

Activities and initiatives

A crowd listening to Uncle Andrew at the exhibition opening event.

Reimagining Birrarung

The Birrarung Council partnered with the National Gallery Victoria (NGV) on an exhibition to imagine the future of Birrarung.

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Uncle Dave and Uncle Andrew performing water exchange as part of Sydney Biennale, Collingwood Children's Farm 2023

23rd Biennale of Sydney - River conversations 2022

In 2022, the Birrarung Council spoke at River Conversations, a two-day symposium during the Sydney Biennale, held on the Burramatta/Parramat...

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Uncle Dave with the smoking ceremony at the launch of the Yarra Strategic Plan

Launching Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo

In October 2022, Melbourne’s diverse community gathered at Federation Square to celebrate the launch of Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo: Y...

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Projects and resources

Find out more about Birrarung Council's advocacy and advice.

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