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
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. 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
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
WPACC Announces 2026 Season Launch Published on 28 January 2026 The Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre (WPACC) is pleased to invite the community to the official launch of its 2026 Theatre Season on Wednesday 4 February 2026, commencing at 5:30pm in the Alpine MDF Theatre. Tagged as: , Media Releases