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Upcoming Events

Mosaics- Morning session

31 March 2026

Unleash your creativity with our vibrant mosaics class! Discover the art of crafting stunning, personalised masterpieces using an array of coloured materials. Join us to transform bits and pieces into mesmerizing works of art. Materials and tools provided.

Tuesday Cooking

31 March 2026

Discover the joy of creating practical and delicious meals from scratch. Join us in the kitchen where we will learn how to read & interpret recipes, budget for meals and learn new skills. No experience is required. Lets embark on a flavourful journey.

Story Time

31 March 2026

Story Time for preschool aged children.

Mosaics- Afternoon session

31 March 2026

Unleash your creativity with our vibrant mosaics class! Discover the art of crafting stunning, personalised masterpieces using an array of coloured materials. Join us to transform bits and pieces into mesmerizing works of art. Materials and tools provided.

Dru Yoga

31 March 2026

Dru yoga is a gentle and flowing form of yoga that emphasises graceful and soft movements, breathwork, visualisation and deep relaxation techniques.

Aims to increase energy flow, flexibility and stability while reducing stress.

Free Digital Support

01 April 2026

Come visit the Wangaratta Digital Hub at Pangerang Community Hub (38 Ovens St) every Wednesday from 9:30am–12:30pm for free, friendly help with your phone, laptop or tablet. Stay for our group session from 10:30am–11:30am to learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with others!
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - March 27

Published on 27 March 2026

Read this week’s edition of Rural City Connection for the latest on key projects, community engagement opportunities, events, job openings, tenders, and general council news.

Free SBS inclusion training available to Wangaratta community

Published on 30 March 2026

Residents, community groups, and local businesses across the Rural City of Wangaratta can now access free online inclusion training through the SBS Inclusion Program, with a limited number of community licences available.

Free period products now available at Wangaratta Library

Published on 26 March 2026

Free pads and tampons are now available at Wangaratta Library, helping ensure community members can access essential menstrual products when they need them.

Wangaratta Library invites community to knit for local children

Published on 26 March 2026

Wangaratta residents are being encouraged to put their knitting needles and crochet hooks to good use, creating handmade comfort packs for local children through the much loved Wangaratta Library Community Knitting and Crochet Project.

New exhibition asks, what is truth?

Published on 23 March 2026

Wangaratta Art Gallery will present a major new exhibition this Autumn featuring 14 artists from across the country whose work explores how we perceive and navigate truth in an era of global uncertainty.

Free AI Workshop for Wangaratta Businesses

Published on 23 March 2026

Wangaratta business owners and their teams will have the opportunity to learn how technology can support day-to-day operations at NBN Connects with Microsoft a business AI workshop supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta and delivered in partnership with NBN and Microsoft.
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Connect Wangaratta

Merriwa Park Project - Story Space

Ongoing consultation

We are inviting the community to share their stories, memories and experiences of Merriwa Park. The Merriwa Park Story Space is a small but meaningful project that brings the heart of the park back to the community. It grew from a simple idea that came directly from local people: when the red gums in Merriwa Park had to be removed for safety reasons, the community didn’t wan...

Small Dogs Park

Ongoing consultation

We're planning to construct a separate area for small dogs at Mitchell Avenue Reserve off-leash area, and we want your feedback on the concept plan. We've developed a draft plan featuring separate areas for small and large dogs, upgraded fencing, accessible gates, seating, water fountains and agility equipment, and we'd like to know if we got it right.

Wang Youth Photo Comp

Ongoing consultation

It's time to show off your photo taking skills! We want to see your best shots - and there's prizes up for grabs including a $100 Platypus voucher. There are two themes, and if you're between 12-25, you can enter one in each. Macro/Close up Nature It's easy, just upload them below before 16 April to be in the running!

Municipal Early Years Plan

Ongoing consultation

During 2025 we asked our community for feedback on Early Years Planning. We heard from community members, kids, and from service providers about their priorities. Since then we've worked to develop a Municipal Early Years Plan, and now we'd love your feedback on the draft Plan.
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