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Decision made on National Capital Plan Amendment 97 - Block 7 Section 4 Yarralumla - Former CSIRO Forestry Site

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.
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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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Canberra Brickworks Development Applications for Public Comment and YRA Submissions

YRA has now completed two further submissions on DAs associated with Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 of the Brickworks development. There are currently four Development Applications associated with the Brickworks development. The YRA lodged submissions on the first two of these on 7 December. See the full article to read all four submissions.
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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.

Read YRA Submission to NCA on National Capital Plan DA 97 - Block 7 Section 4 Yarralumla

19 Dec 2023

Attached is the YRA's submission to the NCA on Draft Amendment 97 to the National Capital Plan. DA 97 seeks to change the land use policy of the former Australian Forestry School site from Community Facility to a mixed-use zoning allowing residential, aged care, commercial accommodation, community facility and ancillary commercial uses. Public consultation closes Friday 22 December. 2023.

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Yarralumla Woolshed - National Trust Open Day

208 Cotter Road, Weston, ACT. Entry is through the gate leading to the Equestrian Park.
10:00am — 3:00pm

Come and rediscover the historic Yarralumla Woolshed with something for everyone: performances, displays, food and more. Learn about its role in our pastoral history up until the last wool bale left from here in 1967.

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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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