Rural City Connection - September 18 Published on 18 September 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
Free community celebration returns to Glenrowan Published on 15 September 2026 G’Day Glenrowan will return on Saturday 3 October, with local market stalls, regional produce, live entertainment and family activities across Lions Park and Gladstone Street. Entry is free. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tannins in focus at Wangaratta Art Gallery Published on 11 September 2026 Wangaratta Art Gallery will present a major new exhibition this Spring focussing on the cultural, community, and intergenerational bonds of tannins – the highly pungent, richly coloured organic compounds found in plant matter such as leaves, bark, sap, fruits, seeds, and spices, known for their strong, bitter taste and their ability to colour and stain. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pierce Brothers to headline Wangaratta New Year’s Eve event Published on 10 September 2026 The Pierce Brothers will headline Wangaratta’s free New Year’s Eve celebration at the new location, W.J. Findlay Oval, on Thursday 31 December, with live music, family activities, and fireworks at 9pm and midnight. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta calls for Action on Key State-managed Roads Published on 09 September 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta is joining Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) in a statewide campaign calling for greater investment in regional roads, with Wangaratta–Whitfield Road, Greta Road and Murdoch Road are included among 30 priority roads in need of maintenance and upgrades across Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
180 events on offer during Wangaratta Seniors Festival Published on 08 September 2026 Older residents and their families can enjoy more than 180 events across the Rural City of Wangaratta this October as part of the 2026 Wangaratta Seniors Festival. Tagged as: , Media Releases
GeekCon brings comics, gaming, and cosplay to Wangaratta Published on 07 September 2026 Wangaratta Library will host GeekCon on Saturday 19 September, giving people across the region an opportunity to connect through comics, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Spring into Sustainability - community invited to get involved Published on 01 September 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting residents to get involved in a new three-month sustainability program designed to inspire practical environmental action across the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free workshop connects local businesses with government grants and ten Published on 31 August 2026 Businesses across Wangaratta and the surrounding region are invited to attend a free workshop designed to help them better understand government grants, procurement processes, and tender opportunities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pedestrian safety upgrades to begin in Wangaratta CBD Published on 27 August 2026 Work will begin from Monday 31 August on two Victorian Government-funded projects designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in Wangaratta’s CBD. Tagged as: , Media Releases