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A half-century of flops: rally takes anniversary plunge

Thirteen individuals made the jump from a 10-metre platform into the Yarra River on the 50th anniversary of the Moomba Festival's hallmark event.

AAP · Mar 8

New Salvatore in town? Seal spotted in Yarra River brings excitement to Melbourne

Frolicking seal surprises locals who caught a glimpse – and revives memories of visitor who appeared during lockdowns

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025

Inside Melbourne’s Plan To Make The Yarra A Non-Cesspool Swimming Spot

Would you grab your floaties (or your hazmat)?

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 6, 2025

Seals, swimmers, bat carers – exploring the world of the pale brown, oft-maligned Yarra River

Author Harry Saddler’s book on Melbourne’s Yarra River is an engaging account of his years exploring its native species and human communities. He acknowledges the river’s First Nations name of Birrarung, writing with a boyish enthusiasm. At times I felt his emotion jumping out of the pages, almost channelling David…

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

The vast majority of Melburnians want more nature in their city, despite a puzzling north-south divide

When we were asked to survey people in Melbourne about their relationship with nature, little did we know our findings would reinforce a well-known cultural divide between those living north and south of the Yarra River. Residents of neighbourhoods to the south were overall less connected to nature.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023

Floods in Victoria are uncommon. Here's why they're happening now – and how they compare to the past

Think Victoria and disasters and you’ll think bushfires. But floods can hit – just not as often.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2022

Karin Traeger ran 280km along the entire length of the Yarra River. Here's what she learned

Melbourne's Yarra River is often derided for being brown, but ultramarathon runner and advocate Karin Traeger is going to extreme lengths to show how precious the waterway is.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022

AFL grand final parade sees Cats and Swans take to Yarra River, but not all fans get a view

The grand final parade makes its way through Melbourne, but some fans leave the event disappointed after claims not all the designated viewing locations offered a prime view.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Swans, Cats fans embrace new AFL parade

Thousands of people have lined the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River to watch Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats players float down for the AFL grand final parade.

AAP · Sep 22, 2022

All The Most Cursed Shit Found At The Bottom Of Melb’s Yarra River In The Latest Clean Out

This river is definitely more solid than liquid.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 14, 2022