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Upcoming Events

Document Signing Service

13 February 2026

Justices of the Peace at Wangaratta Library

Friday Cooking

13 February 2026

Join us for a casual Friday cook up! Great way to meet new people and share a meal, fostering friendship and good conversations. And of course, enjoy a delicious meal!

Outdoor Ball 2026

14 February 2026

Shake your hips to the rhythmic beats. Enjoy food & drinks from our onsite vendors.

Beginners Tai Chi

16 February 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.

Responsible Service of Alcohol RSA

16 February 2026

Learn how to serve alcohol responsibly and legally with this nationally accredited RSA course. Ideal for hospitality staff, it covers legal requirements, harm minimisation, and identifying intoxication. Includes engaging online pre-reading followed by a face-to-face training session to ensure compliance and safety.

Toddler Tales

16 February 2026

Toddler Tales for 1-3 year old children.
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - February 6

Published on 06 February 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.

Council Ends Co Store Agreement to Strengthen Financial Sustainability

Published on 09 February 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta has ended its parking agreement with the Co Store. Co Store car parking utilisation has been lower than expected throughout the agreement so far. This has resulted in higher costs for the Council than initially anticipated.

Empire Builders Program to Support Local Business Growth

Published on 09 February 2026

Business owners across the Rural City of Wangaratta will soon have access to a high impact development opportunity, with the Empire Builders Mastermind coming to Milawa on 24–25 March 2026.

Wangaratta’s Annual Business & Industry Survey Returns

Published on 06 February 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta, in partnership with Grow Wangaratta (formerly known as Business Wangaratta), has launched its Annual Business & Industry Survey, giving local business owners and operators the opportunity to share what’s working, what’s not, and what would make doing business in our region easier.

Join Wangaratta’s Annual Business Forum & Networking Event

Published on 05 February 2026

Local businesses are encouraged to join the Rural City of Wangaratta on Thursday, 12 February for the Annual Business Forum — an afternoon designed to strengthen connections, spark new ideas, and boost confidence across our business community.

Intermezzo Café reopens at WPACC

Published on 29 January 2026

Intermezzo Café is set to reopen at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre (WPACC) from Monday 2 February 2026.
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Connect Wangaratta

Draft - Reconciliation Action Plan

Ongoing consultation

The Rural City of Wangaratta has developed a draft Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to foster respectful, inclusive, and ongoing engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This strategy is grounded in cultural respect, trust-building, and collaboration, aiming to align with reconciliation goals through structured consultation and community inv...

Local Business & Industry Survey

Ongoing consultation

The Rural City of Wangaratta, in partnership with Grow Wangaratta (formerly Business Wangaratta), is seeking feedback from local businesses to better understand the challenges and opportunities across our region. Tell us what you need to run your business better!

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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Connect Wangaratta is Council’s online hub for community input—where locals can have their say on projects, plans, and ideas that shape our region.

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