Beloved textile exhibition opens this week Published on 22 June 2026 Petite Miniature Textiles 2026, one of Wangaratta Art Gallery’s most popular and significant exhibitions opens this weekend. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Construction to begin on Wangaratta’s Merriwa Park Story Space Published on 19 June 2026 A new space sharing the stories of Merriwa Park will begin construction next week, with salvaged red gum timber set to return to the park as a permanent community feature. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City Connection - June 19 Published on 19 June 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
Council Newsletter - A message from Matt Nelson, CEO Published on 17 June 2026 Rural City of Wangaratta’s new CEO, Matt Nelson, tells us why he values local government, what has stood out in his first 60 days at Council, and what the future holds for Wangaratta. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Wangaratta calls for urgent investment in safer regional roads Published on 17 June 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta is urging residents to have their say on road safety as part of RACV’s My Country Road campaign, highlighting the urgent need for improved investment in regional roads. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Contemporary textiles set to delight Published on 16 June 2026 The award-winning Wangaratta Art Gallery continues its commitment to presenting outstanding contemporary textile art from across Australia with a new exhibition by Sydney-based artist Ali Noble. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community event guide launched following Old School Night Out success Published on 15 June 2026 A new guide has been released to help community halls and volunteer groups plan and deliver successful local events, drawing on the experiences of more than 1,000 participants across rural Victoria. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council’s 2026 Grant Program Opens Soon Published on 12 June 2026 Organisations and community groups across the Rural City of Wangaratta will be able to apply for funding when the Council opens its 2026 Grant Program on Monday 15 June. Applications close at 3pm on Monday 13 July. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free body safety workshop for families at Wangaratta Library Published on 09 June 2026 A free body safety workshop for children aged 4 to 10 and their parents or carers will be held at Wangaratta Library, offering practical guidance on body boundaries, consent, and personal safety. The initiative is supported by the Victorian Government’s Free From Violence Local Government Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free artist talk and workshop at Wangaratta Library Published on 03 June 2026 Wangaratta Library will host Changemakers, a travelling exhibition from the Museum of Australian Democracy, from Monday 1 June to Saturday 11 July, featuring a free artist talk and hands-on workshop. Tagged as: , Media Releases