Our Teams Nature Diaries- April 2026 Published on 30 April 2026 Autumn has arrived, and we can all exhale and settle into the cooler weather. I’ve always loved autumn, and I think it might be my favorite season in northeast Victoria. I love the combination of sunny days for adventure and cooler nights when you can snuggle up.
Save the planet & your pocket when buying your groceries. Published on 30 April 2026 In recent times, many of us in the community have been feeling some financial pressure given the rising cost of living fuel prices. When looking to save money why not give some thought to your household food budget and really have a think about how much your weekly shop ends up in the bin.
Did you know we're on permanent water saving rules? Published on 30 April 2026 Introduced and managed by North East Water, these rules provide a simple, common‑sense baseline for responsible water use.
Launch of our Business Continuity toolkit for extreme weather Published on 30 April 2026 Our team recently partnered with Council’s Economic Development team to design a toolkit for local businesses to develop continuity plans to ensure preparedness for extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires, storms and heatwaves.
Woody weeds in bush reserves Published on 30 April 2026 Every year across council bush reserves we wage a war on botanical invaders; we target a variety of woody weeds to reduce their impact and prevent their spread.
March in Sustainability wrap-up Published on 30 April 2026 What a month! March was jam‑packed with eight events celebrating our annual March into Sustainability month.
February 2026 Nursery update Published on 12 February 2026 The council native nursery is in full swing since coming back from the holiday break!
Give festive season waste a second life Published on 12 February 2026 We've put together a short list of five sustainable ideas to file away for next year's festive season!
Traditional Owner led caring for Country activities Published on 12 February 2026 Council recently partnered with the Ngalan Bitja Rangers on two important activities to support our natural environment. A mosaic burn, and ecological thinning of dense Eucalypt regrowth.
We’re prompting local businesses to consider their Continuity Plans Published on 12 February 2026 We've partnered with our colleagues in the Economic Development department to create a suite of four practical checklists designed to help local businesses prepare for adverse weather conditions.
Wandering into the world of weeds Published on 12 February 2026 The council native nursery is in full swing coming back from the holiday break. Our seedlings have actually enjoyed the hot weather and are flourishing!
Our team's Nature Diaries - February 2026 Published on 12 February 2026 Just like us, wildlife can find extreme heat events just as intense, and although many species have adaptations to cope with the warmer conditions, they can still struggle to survive in extreme heat.
Considering a home battery? Published on 12 February 2026 Don’t forget that RCoW is a member of the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program, giving residents and local businesses access to competitive, pre-agreed pricing through a panel of fully vetted installers.
Our team's Nature Diaries - October 2025 Published on 01 October 2025 Spring is here and the wattles are blooming, birds are singing and all the wildflowers getting ready to burst!
We've joined Goulburn Murray Solar Savers! Published on 01 October 2025 Rural City of Wangaratta has joined the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program. Find out what is it and how you can benefit here.
Working together to care for our rural roadsides Published on 01 October 2025 Council has a guide to help support rural landholders and residents in understanding the values of their local roadsides, what activities can be undertaken on roadsides and when a permit is needed.
Celebrating Connection: Highlights from Bangerang Community Day Published on 01 October 2025 Our third annual Bangerang Community Day to celebrate NADOC week 2025 was a great success!
Inspiring future changemakers Published on 01 October 2025 The Environment & Sustainability team were delighted to participate in the 2025 Local Government Careers Expo at Galen College, open to high school students in our municipality.
Take action for Platypus! Published on 01 October 2025 September was Platypus month. These shy semi-aquatic mammals continue to face threats from a silent killer in our waterways: loopy litter. Read more here.
Councillors explore our on-ground projects Published on 24 June 2025 On Monday 23rd June, Councillors joined the Environment & Sustainability team to check out our on-ground projects across our municipality.
Try something new this Plastic Free July Published on 17 June 2025 Each year, Plastic Free July inspires millions around the world to reduce plastic waste and rethink their consumption habits. It’s a great reminder that small actions, taken together, can lead to big change.Click through to read about some practical and creative ways you can get involved this month
Small Habit, Big Impact: How our Eco Leaders helped cut energy waste Published on 17 June 2025 Over the past few months, one of our internal staff committees—the Eco Leaders—launched a campaign to encourage better energy-saving habits, focusing on one simple action: switching off computer monitors at the end of the workday.
Controlling rabbits on Council-managed land Published on 13 June 2025 Council's annual roadside rabbit control program is currently underway. Read more here.
Our team's Nature Diaries - June 2025 Published on 10 June 2025 With the recent rainfall, everyone has breathed a sigh of relief, and we are waiting in anticipation to commence this year's planting season - Council's Environment & Horticulture Officer
Annual Schools Tree Day celebrations Published on 10 June 2025 This year the Environment & Sustainability team will sort and deliver 850 plants to 17 local schools across the municipality, in addition to hosting 150 students at our annual Schools Tree Day planting day!
Councils Exotic Weed & Pest Program Published on 10 June 2025 As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental management, Council has invested into addressing significant exotic tree infestations along council-managed roadsides this year.
Our team's Nature Diaries - April 2025 Published on 04 April 2025 It's that time again! My favourite time of the year - nesting box checking! - Council's Environment & Horticulture Officer
Native Gardening in Autumn Published on 24 March 2025 This is the right time of the year to start thinking about your garden plans before winter!
Our team's Nature Diaries - January 2025 Published on 23 January 2025 Whilst out and about in our beautiful region lately, I have noticed two common themes that have been a standout for me over these warmer months. One of these goes mostly unnoticed by many, whilst the other generally gets a bad wrap! - native grasses and snakes…
Six tips for a sustainable gathering Published on 23 January 2025 Here’s a few tips to help make your event more sustainable and reduce your costs.
RCoW Staff 'Swap Shop' Published on 23 January 2025 In December, staff at Council participated in a ‘Swap Shop’, an opportunity to swap gently used household items like kitchenware, clothes, toys, books, puzzles and more with their colleagues in order to combat ‘fast fashion’ and waste before Christmas.
10/10 Leadership - Youth Climate & Resilience Published on 23 January 2025 Aged between 15-25 and passionate about becoming a leader in climate resilience and action within your community? Read this!
Nursery Update Published on 20 January 2025 As we step into 2025, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone achievement from last year—a record-breaking number of indigenous plants added to our municipality!
