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Benalla Rural City families are in for a fun, creative and adventure‑filled winter break, with a fantastic line‑up of school holiday activities across the Gallery, Library, Cinema and NAIDOC celebrations. From hands‑on art workshops to movie sessions, space adventures, storytelling and community events, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination and keep the holidays bright.

Benalla Rural City Council has announced the successful recipients of the 2026 Major and Minor Community Grant programs, supporting a wide range of local projects across Benalla Rural City. Funding allocations for the 2026 Community Grants Program were adopted at Council’s Finance and Planning Committee Meeting on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The Community Grants Program […]

Looking for information about in-home support and other aged care options? Come along to a free community event, hosted by Benalla Rural City Council, to help you better understand the support available through My Aged Care and talk with trusted service providers one-on-one. The event welcomes everyone, including family members, and carers, seeking information about […]

Benalla Rural City Council is celebrating the success of the Free Green Waste Weekend, held on 30 and 31 May 2026 at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Across the two days, residents disposed of more than 103 cubic metres of green waste, demonstrating strong local commitment to responsible waste management and keeping Benalla […]

Benalla Rural City Council has marked National Reconciliation Week 2026 with three community events that brought people together to reflect on shared histories, learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and strengthen relationships across the community. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘All In’, encouraged everyone to take part in reconciliation through respect, […]

Community groups and organisations across Benalla can sharpen their grant writing skills at the Secrets of Grant Success Workshop, held on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 9.30am to midday at the Benalla Lakeside Community Centre, Benalla Showgrounds. The hands-on session helps participants build the knowledge and tools they need to create competitive grant applications. Over […]