New CBD Christmas Decorations Published on 26 November 2024 The Rural City of Wangaratta are installing new Christmas decorations constructed by local manufacturer Wangaratta Engineering. The durable and sustainable large-format decorations will take pride of place on the CBD’s roundabouts from Friday 29 November. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate the Festive Season in Wangaratta Published on 21 November 2024 Join us on Friday, 6 December, for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Riverside Square and explore the vibrant Ultimate Events Twilight Market in Apex Park, as we officially welcome summer and the festive season to the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fire Prevention Inspections Begin Ahead of Fire Season Published on 21 November 2024 This month, Rural City of Wangaratta Officers will commence Fire Prevention Inspections on private properties throughout the municipality to ensure preparedness for the upcoming fire season. Council emphasises that reducing vegetation around homes is a shared community responsibility and encourages residents to take proactive measures to reduce fire risks. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Rural City of Wangaratta Mayoral Election Result Published on 19 November 2024 This evening the Rural City of Wangaratta held an Unscheduled Council Meeting where the newly elected Councillors took their Oath, or Affirmation of Office, officially stepping into their roles as representatives of the Rural City of Wangaratta. As part of the proceedings, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor were also elected. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The Push All-Ages Tour in Wangaratta Published on 15 November 2024 The Push All-Ages Tour is heading to Wangaratta’s Vine Hotel later this month, bringing along an incredible lineup of performers. Rural City of Wangaratta’s Youth Team successfully submitted an expression-of-interest to be one of the four tour host’s earlier this year, with the aim to attract more live music for young people to our community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Car-Parking Payment System Update Published on 13 November 2024 The Rural City of Wangaratta is actively preparing for a modernised car-parking payment system. Many of the 72 current machines, installed in 2015, have reached the end of their functional life. They rely on 3G technology, which is no longer supported across telecommunications networks. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2024/25 Summer in The Parks Published on 13 November 2024 The Rural City of Wangaratta is thrilled to launch the 2024/25 Summer in the Parks program of events. This year’s action-packed program includes community-hosted and council-led events, making it your ultimate guide to summer activities. From trying croquet to dancing under the stars at the Outdoor Ball, there’s free and affordable events for everyone to experience this summer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Register with Connect Wangaratta for your chance to win Published on 12 November 2024 The Connect Wangaratta website serves as a key platform for understanding community sentiment on important topics, helping shape policies and projects directly informed by community feedback. Community members who sign up to the Rural City of Wangaratta's Connect website between now and May will automatically enter the monthly draw for a $50 gift voucher. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local artist to deliver talk at Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends AGM Published on 07 November 2024 All are welcome to attend a talk by artist Kim Westcott at the Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Inc. Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19 November at 5.30pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Active Travel to School with Wangaratta West Primary School Published on 07 November 2024 The Rural City of Wangaratta is delighted to launch the second iteration of the Active Travel to School program. The program was launched in August 2023 and encourages students to walk or ride to school by activating footpaths around Wangaratta.The initiative is part of Council’s commitment to VicHealth’s Local Government Partnership Program and is part of the Building Active Communities module Tagged as: , Media Releases