Rural City Connection - December 05 Published on 05 December 2025 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
New Years Eve in Wangaratta Published on 04 December 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta is preparing to celebrate the arrival of 2026 with music, fun, and fireworks at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Wednesday 31 December 2025. This free event is the region's highlight of the year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta secures event partnership with Champions League Basketball Published on 03 December 2025 Australia’s premiere 3X3 Basketball competition, Champions League Basketball (3X3 AUS), is coming to Wangaratta January 10-11 2026 as the highly anticipated 2-day event makes it way to the Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ned Kelly Discovery Hub Celebrates Double Silver at 2025 Victorian Tou Published on 28 November 2025 Last night, Glenrowan’s Ned Kelly Discovery Hub won two Silver Awards at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards, recognised in the Tourist Attractions and Cultural Tourism categories. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta leads call for budget that delivers for all Victorians Published on 28 November 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta has joined fellow Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) member councils, calling for the 2026/27 State Budget to invest in the regions that power Victoria’s growth. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta Joins Global Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence Published on 26 November 2025 From 25 November to 10 December, the Rural City of Wangaratta is participating in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign calling for the elimination of gender-based violence. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City of Wangaratta Mayoral Election Result 2025 Published on 26 November 2025 Last night the Rural City of Wangaratta held a scheduled Council Meeting during which the Mayor and Deputy Mayor were elected.Councillor Irene Grant has been re-elected as Mayor for the term of 1 year and Councillor Harvey Benton has been re-elected to serve as Deputy Mayor. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Acknowledgement of 16 Days of Activism Published on 25 November 2025 To commence the 16 Days of Activism, re-elected Mayor Irene Grant opened the November Council meeting with a Council Acknowledgement held on 25 November - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Tagged as: , Announcements
Wangaratta Launches Hello Summer Program for 2025/26 Published on 25 November 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta has launched the Hello Summer 2025/26 digital program of events. This year’s program features a diverse mix of community-hosted and council-led activities, providing a comprehensive guide to summer experiences across the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bush Nippers Returns to Wangaratta this January Published on 25 November 2025 Bush Nippers is returning to the Sydney Beaches this January. Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) are offering local families a chance to take part in a program that’s helping kids across Victoria build confidence and learn how to stay safe around water. Tagged as: , Media Releases