Latest News | Rural City of Wangaratta

Emergency Updates

Information on the Ovens Complex Fire relating to Rural City of Wangaratta residents

Jayco Herald Sun Tour

Some of the world’s best cyclists will converge on Wangaratta on 7 February 2020 for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

Australia Day 2020

Australia Day 2020 will bring together communities from across the Rural City of Wangaratta

GeekCon 2020

GeekCon is Wangaratta's comic, gaming and pop culture convention.

Age Friendly Ambassadors

Age-friendly communities support older adults by designing policies, services and structures related to the physical and social environments that help older people to live safely, enjoy good health and stay involved.

Fire Danger Period has commenced

The Fire Danger Period commenced Monday 28 October and the Rural City of Wangaratta reminds the community that now is the time to clean up and remove any potential fire hazards.

Nitro Circus is coming here - March 2020

The craziest live show ever produced is coming to Wangaratta

Book here

Parklands Precinct Masterplan

The Wangaratta Parklands Precinct Masterplan incorporates HP Barr Reserve, WJ Findlay Oval and the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Council is seeking community input.

Cruse Street Officially Opened

Cruse Street, the vital connection between Sisely Avenue and Reith Road was officially opened on Thursday 19 September 2019

Wareena Park Master Plan

Community members can help shape the future of Wareena Park.

Mitchell Avenue Reserve Dog Park

The Mitchell Avenue dog park is now constructed, offering a large fenced enclosure with a mix of trees, shrubs and open space for dogs to run around safely off-leash.

North East Railway Projects

There are a number of projects currently happening on the North East Rail Line. These include the North East Rail Line Upgrade and the Inland Rail project.

Seeking Performers and Vendors

Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking expressions of interest from event performers and vendors.

Drought bores and stand pipes

A number of Community Drought Bores and Stand Pipes are available throughout the municipality.

Wangaratta Aquatics Project

The Rural City of Wangaratta's Aquatics Project involves building an outdoor heated 50m pool and indoor hydrotherapy pool at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC)

E-waste changes coming

As of 1st July 2019 e-waste is no longer accepted in any bin or landfill site across Victoria.

Our Community Promise Survey

Council has recently launched a new 1-2 minute survey on our website to help us understand how well we are delivering on the five commitments we have made in the course of performing our duties for the community.

Current Roadworks

Find all the current roadworks happening around the municipality.