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Upcoming Events

Mosaics- Morning session

03 November 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.

Mosaics- Afternoon session

03 November 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.

Tai Chi

04 November 2026

Join us for gentle classes focused on balance, flexibility and overall wellness. Discover the calming power of Tai Chi in a friendly supportive environment designed just for seniors. Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is perfect for those suffering with arthritis and joint pain.

Document Signing Service

04 November 2026

Justices of the Peace at Wangaratta Library

Aged Care Drop-in Support

04 November 2026

Chat to our friendly Aged Care team each Thursday between 10 – 2pm at the Wangaratta Library. If you have questions about packages, providers, or ways to stay safe and independent at home, we will guide you through your options.

Stitch and Sew

04 November 2026

Join our weekly sewing group.
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - October 30

Published on 30 October 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.

Community Supports Available

Published on 20 October 2026

Support is available for our community following recent events.

Green waste returned to the community as compost

Published on 02 November 2026

Green waste collected across the Rural City of Wangaratta is being returned to the community as compost, with Wangaratta West Primary School, Whitfield District Primary School, and Wangaratta Community Garden among the first to receive free compost through Council’s Compost Give Back Program.

Nominations closing soon for the Australia Day Awards 2027

Published on 26 October 2026

There’s still time to recognise someone who makes a difference in our community, with nominations for the Rural City of Wangaratta 2027 Australia Day Awards closing at 4.00pm on Friday 6 November 2026.

Colourful Histories: Illuminating Migrant Experiences

Published on 26 October 2026

Wangaratta Art Gallery continues to highlight the relationship between the natural world and our diverse ancestral heritage as a region with a vibrant upcoming exhibition investigating place and belonging through the lens of migrant experiences.

Special Council Meeting to Support Dr Helen Haines

Published on 20 October 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta will hold a Special Council Meeting tomorrow to formally support Dr Helen Haines and reaffirm the values that define Wangaratta as a respectful, welcoming, and compassionate community.
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Help Improve Wangaratta-Whitfield Road

Ongoing consultation

Advocating for a safer, more reliable connection to the King Valley Council has joined Regional Cities Victoria in calling for additional investment of $2billion for regional roads. One of our priority roads is the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, a critical transport link supporting local communities, agriculture, tourism and freight. The road is managed by the Victorian Governme...

Our Council Plan 2025-2029

Ongoing consultation

We want to know what you think about the Draft Council Plan 2025-2029 The Council Plan sets out our direction for the next four years, focusing on four key priorities: Community Wellbeing, Natural Environment, Economy and Tourism, and Infrastructure and Place.
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