Walk Safely to School Day returns to Wangaratta Friday 22 May Published on 13 May 2026 Primary school students and families are encouraged to walk or ride to school on Friday 22 May as part of National Walk Safely to School Day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Petite Miniature Textiles 2026: Artists Announced Ahead of Tour Published on 11 May 2026 Wangaratta Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the 34 artists and groups selected for Petite Miniature Textiles 2026, one of the gallery’s most popular and significant exhibitions. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City Connection - May 8 Published on 08 May 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
Wangaratta calls for fairer funding at local government inquiry Published on 06 May 2026 Today, the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Mayor, Irene Grant and CEO, Matt Nelson, appeared at the Local Government Funding Inquiry overseen by Federal Parliament’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta Art Gallery Wins Project of the Year at State Awards Published on 30 April 2026 Wangaratta Art Gallery has won small project of the year at the 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards presented on Tuesday 28 April in Melbourne. The Gallery won the award for their exhibition Overland by Wangaratta born artist Matthew Harris. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta Library to host author Victoria Purman Published on 29 April 2026 Wangaratta Library will host Australian and USA Today bestselling author Victoria Purman for a literary afternoon celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Marriage Trap. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Workshop to help Wangaratta businesses prepare for extreme weather Published on 28 April 2026 As our climate changes local businesses are being encouraged to plan for extreme weather events, with a practical workshop in Wangaratta in May, focused on business continuity and emergency preparedness. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta acknowledged the recent passing of two former councillors Published on 28 April 2026 At tonight's Council Meeting, Mayor Irene Grant acknowledged the recent passing of two former councillors, John Kevin Howard and Kieran Klemm. Tagged as: , Announcements
Firewood Depots Open for the Season Published on 27 April 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta’s firewood depots at Glenrowan and Eldorado open to residents this week, from 8.30am on Wednesday 29 April. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sydney Writers’ Festival screenings to be hosted at Wangaratta Library Published on 27 April 2026 Wangaratta Library will host a series of screenings from the Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May, giving local audiences access to author talks and discussions from one of Australia’s major literary events. Tagged as: , Media Releases