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18 May 2025
Final Call for Feedback on proposed 2025/26 Budget and draft Revenue and Rating Plan
Benalla Rural City Council is reminding residents, businesses, and community organisations that time is running out to provide feedback on the proposed 2025/26 Budget and draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029. The feedback period will close on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
15 May 2025
Free Green Waste Weekend
Get your garden ready for winter thanks to Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend coming up at the end of May. Residents can dispose of up to 300kg of green waste for free at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre during Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend on 24-25 May 2025.
14 May 2025
IDAHOBIT 2025 Flag Raising
Benalla Rural City Council warmly invites the community to join in recognising and celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, 16 May 2025. This special occasion will be marked by a flag-raising ceremony at the new Benalla Police Station at 10am, and all community members are encouraged to attend […]
09 May 2025
Flying Fox installation begins at Fawckner Drive
Benalla Rural City Council is excited to announce the installation of a new flying fox at Fawckner Drive Reserve, located between the skate park and BMX track. This project marks the first project delivered from the Fawckner Drive Precinct Masterplan, signalling the beginning of a broader transformation of the area. The new Flying fox will […]
09 May 2025
Championing Ageing Well in Benalla Rural City: Meet Megan Martin
Benalla Rural City Council continues to fund, support and celebrate older adults in the community with the recent appointment of Megan Martin in the Ageing Well Officer role. Megan will continue the valuable work undertaken by Christine Greentree, Council’s first Ageing Well Officer. Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn welcomed Megan’s passion, experience and enthusiasm. “Council is […]
09 May 2025
Have your say on Benalla Rural City’s draft Destination Management Plan
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your say on Benalla Rural City Council’s draft Destination Management Plan. Feedback closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to share their insights to help shape the future of tourism in our region. Developed in partnership with TRC Tourism, the draft plan outlines a […]
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16
May
IDAHOBIT 2025 Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00 am
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12:00 am
Benalla Rural City Council warmly invites the community to join in recognising and celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, 16 May 2025.
Tue
03
Jun
Library Talk: Levi Power
05:00 pm
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06:00 pm
Don’t miss the chance to hear Levi Power, Member for the North East region in the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, speak at the Benalla Library about Treaty for Victoria during National Reconciliation Week.
Thu
29
May
Library Talk: Kylie Ladd
02:00 pm
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03:00 pm
Join us for an engaging Author Talk with Kylie Ladd, a renowned novelist, psychologist, and freelance writer. Kylie will be discussing her latest novel, “The Mix-up,” a beautifully told and thought-provoking story about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong. Fourteen years ago, Kelsey and Raf Maccioni […]
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24
May
Free Green Waste
12:00 pm
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03:45 pm
Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend returns on 24-25 May 2025.
Sat
17
May
Pre-Prep Information Session
08:00 am
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03:00 pm
Pre-Prep is coming to Benalla Rural City. Find out more at a dedicated information session.
Sat
29
Nov
Acacia Quartet in concert
03:00 pm
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04:00 pm
Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Join them at the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ‘Sunrise Quartet’, Nick Wales’ exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet.’ Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire. PROGRAM: […]
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