Rural City Connection - November 6 Published on 06 November 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
Have your say on Eldorado’s $120,000 placemaking priorities Published on 05 November 2026 Eldorado residents and community groups are invited to help decide how $120,000 in Rural City of Wangaratta funding should be used for local infrastructure improvements. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Green waste returned to the community as compost Published on 02 November 2026 Green waste collected across the Rural City of Wangaratta is being returned to the community as compost, with Wangaratta West Primary School, Whitfield District Primary School, and Wangaratta Community Garden among the first to receive free compost through Council’s Compost Give Back Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations closing soon for the Australia Day Awards 2027 Published on 26 October 2026 There’s still time to recognise someone who makes a difference in our community, with nominations for the Rural City of Wangaratta 2027 Australia Day Awards closing at 4.00pm on Friday 6 November 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Colourful Histories: Illuminating Migrant Experiences Published on 26 October 2026 Wangaratta Art Gallery continues to highlight the relationship between the natural world and our diverse ancestral heritage as a region with a vibrant upcoming exhibition investigating place and belonging through the lens of migrant experiences. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Special Council Meeting to Support Dr Helen Haines Published on 20 October 2026 The Rural City of Wangaratta will hold a Special Council Meeting tomorrow to formally support Dr Helen Haines and reaffirm the values that define Wangaratta as a respectful, welcoming, and compassionate community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Supports Available Published on 20 October 2026 Support is available for our community following recent events. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Joint Statement from the Elected Members of Indi Published on 20 October 2026 Members of Parliament and Mayors stand united in condemnation of the violent attack upon our Federal Member for Indi, Dr. Helen Haines, in Wangaratta yesterday. Our thoughts are with Helen, her family, her staff, and all those affected by this deeply distressing incident. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Author tells story of police officer who pursued Ned Kelly Published on 19 October 2026 Wangaratta Library will host author Susan Hare on Thursday 22 October for a talk about the life of Superintendent Francis Augustus Hare and his role in the pursuit of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bush Nippers gives children the skills to stay safe this summer Published on 14 October 2026 Delivered by Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC), the three-day program is designed for primary school-aged children of all abilities. It adapts the popular coastal Nippers model for inland communities, with activities suited to pools, rivers, lakes, and other open-water environments. Tagged as: , Media Releases