Rural City Connection - March 13 Published on 13 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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Merriwa Park Story Space to celebrate local stories and community Published on 12 March 2026 Wangaratta residents are being invited to share their personal memories of Merriwa Park as part of a new community storytelling project led by the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Grit and Resilience Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
River Guardians Day: Carp fishing & platypus conservation in Apex Park Published on 11 March 2026 River Guardians Day is coming to Apex Park on Friday, 27 March. The free, family friendly event celebrates local waterway conservation and native wildlife, with a focus on platypus protection and hands on environmental learning. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Love Your Library in Your Language campaign at Wangaratta Library Published on 10 March 2026 Wangaratta Library is celebrating both Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day by inviting community members to share why they love their library—in their own language. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta offers $20 hospitality training for young people Published on 06 March 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta’s Youth Development team is proud to announce the return of its popular hospitality training course, delivered in partnership with The Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta Library to host local author Hannah A. Finch Published on 06 March 2026 Wangaratta Library is delighted to host local author Hannah A. Finch to celebrate the release of her debut historical fantasy novel, Sorrow’s Blade. Tagged as: , Media Releases
March into Sustainability 2026 Offers Eight Free Events Published on 25 February 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta invites the community to get involved in its annual March into Sustainability initiative. This year’s program offers eight free and low-cost events delivered in partnership with local community groups and organisations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases