Rural City Connection - July 17 Published on 17 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
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
Wangaratta NAIDOC Week community event announced Published on 30 June 2026 Wangaratta will mark NAIDOC Week with a community gathering celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC and the strength of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta NYE offers big audience opportunity for local business Published on 23 June 2026 Wangaratta’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is one of North East Victoria’s largest single-night events, bringing together around 10,000 residents and visitors in a high-energy, family-focused environment. In 2026, the future of this free event depends on local business support. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Beloved textile exhibition opens this week Published on 22 June 2026 Petite Miniature Textiles 2026, one of Wangaratta Art Gallery’s most popular and significant exhibitions opens this weekend. Tagged as: , Media Releases