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Innovative Events

Innovative events will keep our community connected in 2020/21

2020 Council Elections

Information on the 2020 Local Government elections for local candidates and community members

Rail Trail Popularity Steps up a Gear

Hundreds of Wangaratta locals and visitors have switched their vehicles for bicycles this winter, with the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail enjoying substantial growth in June.

Parklands Precinct Masterplan

The Rural City of Wangaratta is developing a Master Plan for the Parklands Precinct (HP Barr Reserve Precinct) and we are seeking your valuable input.

Australia Day 2021

Australia Day 2021 Nominations are now open

Council Meeting Online

Council is actively discouraging community members from attending next week’s Council meeting in person.

Seniors Festival Re-imagined 2020

This year we are bringing the Festival direct to your home through online performances, zoom interviews and story-telling, with three new broadcasts a week from 30 April.

Current Roadworks

Find all the current roadworks happening around the municipality.

Emergency Updates

Information for community members to access following the January 2020 bushfires

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.

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.

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)

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.