The Latest Breaking News from Yass Valley Council

Barr's spray over water fight: Yass has 'nothing to offer' ACT

Yass councillor accused Barr of 'bullying' ACT's neighbours.

The Canberra Times · Jun 2

Rezoning sought for potential Sutton development

Up to 250 houses could be built but not for several years.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2024

Spray drift threat for Canberra wineries

Appeal to farmers to work with wineries to stop polluting vines with destructive chemicals

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2024

'Outrageous': Yass Historical Society forced to move archives with 19 days' notice

The historical society was issued a letter from the council on January 30 evicting them from the hall so repairs to the roof could commence on February 20.

The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2023

Aboriginal flag outside Yass Soldiers' Memorial Hall becomes a permanent fixture after controversy and threats

Since August an Aboriginal flag has flown outside the Yass Memorial Hall, but some said the decision was made without due process. Now, months after the flag was raised, a decision has been made to keep it there.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Motion to remove Aboriginal flag 'a stab in the back'

The Yass Valley Council voted to fly the flag in July, now its future will be determined by the community.

The Canberra Times · Sep 19, 2022

Barriers to ACT expansion plan 'will be overcome': Barr

The border move has been given the "formal tick of approval" for NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2022