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Help shape Benalla’s transport future

05 December 2025
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 […]
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Community Christmas Party set to bring festive cheer to Benalla

05 December 2025
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 […]
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Small Town Sing Raises $1,230 for Live4Life Benalla

28 November 2025
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 […]
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Benalla comes alive for Christmas with CBD activation and free community party

28 November 2025
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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Stage One of Benalla Ceramic Mural restoration complete

21 November 2025
Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to announce the completion of Stage One of the Benalla Ceramic Mural restoration project, marking an important milestone in preserving one of the community’s most iconic and well-loved landmarks. Commencing as a community art project in 1983 driven by a dedicated team of artists and volunteers, the Mural has […]
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Cr Hearn to lead Benalla Rural City

21 November 2025
Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to announce that Cr Bernie Hearn has been returned as Mayor of Benalla Rural City, following the Council meeting held last night, Wednesday 19 November. This becomes Cr Hearn’s fourth term as Mayor of Benalla Rural City, having previously served in the role from November 2021 to November 2023, […]