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12 December 2025

Summer of play: Supported Playgroups Connecting families and fun

As the days get warmer, Summertime is the perfect opportunity for families to join Benalla Rural City Council’s Supported Playgroup — enjoying outdoor play, learning, and community connection. Supported Playgroup is a welcoming and inclusive environment where parents, caregivers, and children come together to play, learn, and connect with their local community. Facilitated by experienced […]

12 December 2025

Benalla Rural City Council welcomes Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordyn Atkinson, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, as the new Aboriginal Liaison Officer, a role funded through the Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) by the Victorian Department of Health. Jordyn’s role focuses on helping to ensure Aboriginal perspectives are included in […]

05 December 2025

Help shape Benalla’s transport future

Benalla Rural City Council is calling on the community to share their ideas and help shape two key transport plans: the Road Safety Strategy and the Active Transport Plan. This community engagement program gives residents a direct voice in creating a safer and more accessible transport network for everyone while encouraging active transport such as […]

05 December 2025

Community Christmas Party set to bring festive cheer to Benalla

Benalla Rural City Council is reminding residents to mark their calendars for the Community Christmas Party, set to bring festive cheer to the Splash Park precinct on Friday 12 December 2025. The free event offers families and friends a chance to come together by the lake for an evening of celebration, food and entertainment. Festivities […]

28 November 2025

Small Town Sing Raises $1,230 for Live4Life Benalla

Benalla Rural City Council is proud to celebrate the success of the Small Town Sing fundraiser, held during the Benalla Festival. Organised by local champions Adam Toms and Catherine Burton, the event brought together over 120 attendees for a night of music, connection, and community spirit. Together, they raised an impressive $1,230 to support the […]

28 November 2025

Benalla comes alive for Christmas with CBD activation and free community party

Benalla Rural City Council is set to kick off the festive season with a jam-packed month of celebrations, featuring a new eight-metre Civic Christmas Tree and a free Community Christmas Party. The Christmas in Benalla celebrations aim to bring festive cheer to the Benalla CBD while supporting local businesses and making sure everyone feels welcome. […]

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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 […]