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Active Bystander Training
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Benalla Rural City residents are invited to register their interest in the free Active Bystander training provided by Benalla Rural City Council.
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Creating Community Connections Expo
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The Benalla community is invited to come together for a day of celebration, connection, and vibrant fun at the Creating Community Connections Expo.
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Benalla Street Art Festival
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Explore the vibrant world of street art in Benalla, Australia’s premier regional destination for urban creativity.
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17 April 2025
Council enhances annual grants program
Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to announce an increase in its Annual Grants Program budget to $110,000, reaffirming its commitment to supporting local organisations and driving impactful community projects. This investment introduces a new tiered Community Grants system, designed to offer tailored funding opportunities for initiatives that contribute to the growth and wellbeing of […]
14 April 2025
Benalla Street Art Festival 2025 paints a vibrant success
The 2025 Benalla Street Art Festival has been a huge success, with locals and visitors alike celebrating the creativity and energy that transformed the streets of Benalla from 11 to 13 April. Over the three-day event, 10 talented artists brought colour and vibrancy to Benalla, turning blank walls into stunning artworks admired by thousands. Mayor […]
14 April 2025
Works commence on the Link Island Footbridge repairs
Preliminary repair works on the Link Island Footbridge have started. Following recent work by North East Water to relocate water supply assets, Council has commenced work to repair the flood-damaged pedestrian bridge, which links in with the Lake Benalla walking track. Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn is excited about the commencement of works. “The footbridge has […]
14 April 2025
Victorian Government funding secured for battery storage at the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre
On Monday 10 March, Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced that Benalla Rural City Council has been successful in securing grant funding for a battery storage installation at the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre as part of round two of the Victorian Government’s $42 million 100 Neighbourhood Battery Program. The project […]
07 April 2025
Benalla Ceramic Mural repairs progressing
Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to announce progress on the restoration of the iconic Benalla Ceramic Mural, with works set to commence in June 2025. The repairs, which are necessary to preserve this much-loved community treasure, have been carefully planned to ensure the highest standards of care and craftsmanship. Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn would […]
01 April 2025
Final feedback on Council Plan welcomed
Benalla Rural City Council is entering the final weeks of its Council Plan 2025–2029 Community Survey and is calling on all residents to share their thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of our region. The survey, a key part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to engaging with the community, will close at midnight […]
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