Parking meters being installed in Wangaratta CBD Published on 27 July 2026 Ten physical parking meters are being installed across the Wangaratta CBD and are expected to be operational later this week - following a Council decision in December to expand payment options in response to community feedback Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City Connection - July 24 Published on 24 July 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
Proposed aged care exit to be considered by Council Published on 24 July 2026 Councillors will consider a recommendation for a staged transition away from Council's direct delivery of aged care services at the Rural City of Wangaratta Council Meeting on Tuesday 28 July. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Court orders destruction of dog following serious attack Published on 23 July 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta is reminding pet owners of their responsibilities after a County Court appeal upheld a destruction order for a dog involved in a serious attack on another dog in Wangaratta. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City of Wangaratta welcomes commitment to regional roads Published on 13 July 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's announcement of a $5 billion investment in road maintenance over four years, saying it reflects long-standing calls from regional communities for greater investment in state-managed roads. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community invited to plant for National Tree Day at Everton Upper Published on 09 July 2026 Community are invited to help plant indigenous native species along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail at Everton Upper as part of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor Grant Speaks About Council's Push to Improve Roads Published on 08 July 2026 This week the Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Irene Grant spoke with VLGA Connect Chris Eddy about council's push to improve the condition of rural and regional roads. Tagged as: , Media Releases
WSAC achieves gold safety accreditation from Life Saving Victoria Published on 08 July 2026 The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC) have achieved gold accreditation in a recent Life Saving Victoria safety assessment, recognising the centre’s strong performance in aquatic safety and risk management. The result marks the first time WSAC has achieved gold status. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Join Wangaratta in reducing plastic waste this July Published on 01 July 2026 Residents are being encouraged to take part in Plastic Free July™ and help reduce plastic waste across the Rural City of Wangaratta. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City of Wangaratta confirms intention to exit Aged Care Published on 30 June 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta has announced its intention to exit the delivery of aged care services, following an independent review of its long-term sustainability. Tagged as: , Media Releases