Update on the Removal of Trees on Rossi Street, Yass Published on 20 May 2025 Council acknowledges the public concern regarding the recent removal of two London Plane trees and one White Cedar Ash tree on Rossi Street, Yass.Whilst we wish to preserve our valuable street trees where-ever possible, independent arborist recommendations and significant public safety concerns have necessitated the removal of these trees. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say! Community Meeting Dates Published on 19 May 2025 We invite you to participate in our community consultation evenings where you can have your say, find out what the Council's 2025 plans mean for you and ask questions of the Council Executive Team. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ngunnawal Elders and Community 'Coffee Catch Up' Published on 12 May 2025 Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones and CEO Ms Gayleen Burley would like to invite you to a 'Coffee Catch Up', this Wednesday at Trader & Co. in Yass. They would be delighted if you could drop in for morning tea, some cake and a yarn. It's a great chance for Gayleen to introduce herself to you, and for us to connect with you as our local Elders and knowledge holders. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Murrumbateman’s brand-new public toilets open Published on 09 May 2025 There’s relief all round in Murrumbateman as the brand-new toilet block at one of our busiest rest areas and recreation grounds is now complete and open for use. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your Say! Council’s IP&R documents up for community consultation Published on 09 May 2025 At the Extraordinary Meeting held on Thursday, 8 May, Council resolved to endorse the 2025 Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents for public exhibition. These documents are now available for public consultation for a period of 28 days. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Yass Valley and HumeLink ‘host Councils’ push for community benefits Published on 07 May 2025 Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones met with NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe MLC during her visit to the area to meet with the five Councils from the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) and neighbouring shire, who will be impacted by the massive Humelink powerline and tower infrastructure. Together, the Councils made a compelling case for community benefit sharing payments to ‘host Councils’, si Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayoral Message - April Published on 05 May 2025 Here is the latest update from Mayor Jasmin Jones, featuring 'Duplicate the Barton Highway' rally, ANZAC Day, Crago Mill visit, new CEO, awards and exhibitions! Tagged as: , Media Releases
Extraordinary Council Meeting - Thu 08 May Published on 02 May 2025 Yass Valley Council will be holding an extraordinary meeting of Council on Thursday, 8th May to consider the adoption of council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents ready for public consultation and formal adoption before the end of this financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mornings with the Mayor Published on 01 May 2025 This months ‘Mornings with the Mayor’ is on Monday 26 May between 11 am and 1 pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
WWI Veteran Honoured with War Grave as Yass Valley Welcomes Family Published on 24 April 2025 Yass Valley Council will be welcoming the family of Peter Wold to Yass, a First World War veteran whose grave was recently recognised as an official Australian War Grave at the Old Yass Cemetery. Tagged as: , Media Releases