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Upcoming Events

Document Signing Service

25 February 2026

Justices of the Peace at Wangaratta Library

Stitch and Sew

25 February 2026

Join our weekly sewing group.

Rhyme Time

26 February 2026

Rhyme Time is for parents and babies aged 0-12 months.

Sit, Knit & Crochet

26 February 2026

Join our weekly knitting and crochet group.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

27 February 2026

Learn vital CPR skills to respond confidently in cardiac emergencies. This hands-on course teaches chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED use. Ideal for workplaces, caregivers, and community members. Includes online pre-reading followed by a practical, face-to-face training session.

1 Day First Aid - ONLINE

27 February 2026

Prepare for your 1-day in-person First Aid training with convenient online pre-reading. Build core knowledge at your own pace before attending the hands-on session covering CPR, wound care, burns, and emergency response. Gain practical skills and confidence to act in real-life emergencies.
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - February 20

Published on 20 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.

Rural City of Wangaratta appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Published on 23 February 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta Council has announced the appointment of Matt Nelson as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 13 April 2026.

Sounds in the Shelves returns to Wangaratta Library

Published on 13 February 2026

After a five‑year hiatus, the much‑loved Sounds in the Shelves program is returning to Wangaratta Library, bringing live music back into the heart of the building.

Free Mental Health Promotion Training for Wangaratta Community

Published on 13 February 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting community members, volunteers, service providers, workplaces, and local leaders to take part in free, mental health promotion training, funded through its Grit and Resilience Program.

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.
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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.

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!
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