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Benalla Rural City Council has formally adopted the Benalla Rural City Council Plan 2025–2029, a strategic document developed through one of the most extensive community engagement processes in the local government area’s history. The Plan, officially adopted at the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 29 October 2025, replaces the outgoing Council Plan 2021–2025. This update […]

Benalla Rural City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from community members aged 18 to 35 to join the Benalla Street Art Advisory Committee. Established in 2023, the Committee plays an important role in guiding the Festival’s development and delivery through to 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for young adults with a passion for […]

Benalla Rural City Council is proud to celebrate Chief Executive Officer Peter Keane’s six-month anniversary in the role, recognising a period of strong leadership, strategic progress, and deepened community engagement. With experience across local government, resource industries, and regional development, Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn said Mr Keane has brought valuable insight into Council’s operations and […]

Have you ever been curious about the number of gliders you see soaring above Benalla? Now’s your chance to find out more – and even take the pilot’s seat (while on the ground) – at the Gliding Club of Victoria’s Gliding Discovery Open Day, held as part of this year’s Benalla Festival. Set for a […]