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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to empower Benalla Rural City community

members to take part in upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training – a practical, evidence‑based course that equips adults with the skills to recognise and respond to mental health challenges in young people. YMHFA training enables participants to identify early signs of mental distress or crisis and provide initial support until appropriate professional […]

Council seeks community feedback on proposed Tesla EV charging station

Benalla Rural City Council is inviting community feedback on a proposal to lease a section of the Barkly Street Carpark in Benalla to Tesla for the development of a new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. The proposed site is located next to the ALDI supermarket, just off Bridge Street East, within a defined section of […]

Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment set to begin

Construction on the much-anticipated Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment is set to begin, with temporary fencing being set up at the Deas Street carpark by the contractor this week. Council recently appointed Midson Construction (Vic) Pty Ltd as the construction contractor to carry out the project. Midson Construction will start work on-site in the coming week […]

From past floods to future planning: Baddaginnie knowledge needed

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA), in association with Benalla Rural City Council, is undertaking a flood study for the township of Baddaginnie and wants to hear local experiences from previous floods. Goulburn Broken CMA Floodplain Program Manager, Guy Tierney, said the study will provide detailed flood mapping and intelligence to improve future emergency and […]

Pet registration renewals due soon for Benalla Rural City pet owners

Pet owners across Benalla Rural City are being reminded that annual pet registrations are due by Friday 10 April 2026. Council has already sent out renewal notices and is encouraging all dog and cat owners to ensure their pets are registered and details are up to date, helping keep pets safe and supporting important animal […]

Benalla community celebrates new Dog Park

Benalla Rural City Council officially opened the highly anticipated Saleyards Road Dog Park last Friday, welcoming community members and their pets to the new dedicated facility. Approximately 30 people attended the opening event, bringing their dogs to explore the new community facility. To mark the occasion, the Council Compliance Team hosted a community barbecue and […]

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2026 Benalla Street Art Festival

12:00 am to 12:00 am

After the incredible success of the 2025 festival, Benalla is once again preparing to welcome the world for another unforgettable celebration of street art! 17-19 April 2026 In 2026, expect even more color, creativity, and community spirit as the town transforms into Australia’s most exciting open-air gallery. Watch walls come alive as local and international […]

ACRE: Unlocking Opportunity and Moving to Action

09:00 am to 01:30 pm

Are you ready to turn ideas into action? You’ve explored what’s possible. Now it’s time to move. REGISTER NOW to be part of this open community workshop. Building on earlier sessions offered in the Lead a New Future for Your Community series, this practical and facilitated workshop will help participants to: · Identify innovation and opportunities emerging in […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid training

05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Benalla Rural City Council, in partnership with the Live4Life program, is inviting community members to take part in upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training – a practical, evidence‑based course that equips adults with the skills to recognise and respond to mental health challenges in young people. YMHFA training enables participants to identify early […]