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Benalla Community Expo Come and Try Day

02 October 2026
The Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) has joined forces with Tomorrow Today Foundation to host the Benalla Community Expo Come and Try Day on Sunday 11 October 2026. The free event brings together more than 40 local clubs, services and community groups in one place. Visitors can enjoy free coffee, food, prizes […]
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Free busking returns early to bring cheer to Benalla

02 October 2026
Benalla’s much-loved Free Christmas Busking program is starting earlier this year, kicking off on Saturday, 14 November, and running right through to Christmas Eve. The early start ties in with the launch of the Christmas Cheer Giving Campaign, giving locals even more reasons to head into town this festive season. Buskers wanting to take part […]
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Volunteers and event hosts wanted for 2027 Benalla Street Art Festival

02 October 2026
The Benalla Rural City Council is calling on locals to get involved in the 2027 Benalla Street Art Festival, with applications now open for volunteers and expressions of interest invited from businesses and community groups wanting to host an event. The festival will run over three days, from Friday 2 April to Sunday 4 April […]
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Council calls for improvements to Benalla Station access and precinct outcomes

24 September 2026
Benalla Rural City Council is calling on ARTC and Inland Rail to address community concerns regarding accessibility, connectivity and amenity at the redeveloped Benalla Railway Station. Council is seeking greater transparency around the design decisions that have shaped the final station precinct and the outcomes being delivered for passengers and the broader community on both […]
Climate Strategy Adopted
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Benalla adopts four-year Climate and Environment Strategy

21 September 2026
Benalla Rural City Council has adopted a new Climate and Environment Strategy 2026-2030, consolidating the municipality’s approach to climate action and environmental management into a single, unified plan for the first time. The strategy was adopted at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 6pm at the Benalla Rural City Civic Centre, 13 […]
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Benalla Council calls for urgent action on state-managed roads

18 September 2026
Benalla Rural City Council is calling on the Victorian Government to fix dangerous potholes and deteriorating conditions on key state-managed roads in the Benalla municipality, including the Midland Highway and Bridge Street in the Benalla CBD. A newly released Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) report found that the condition of Victoria’s state road network continues to […]