Parents and carers of babies and infants are invited to join this practical workshop on infant care Baby and infant illness – when to worry What to do in an emergency No previous training necessary Please RSVP by Monday 16 November for catering. Email MCH@benalla.vic.gov.au or call 5761 2260 This workshop is being proudly delivered […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Climate and Environment Strategy 2026-2030 provides a strategic roadmap for how Benalla Rural City Council will respond to climate change, protect the natural environment, and build a more sustainable and resilient community over the next four years. Developed through extensive community consultation, the strategy aligns with the Council Plan 2025-2029 and the United Nations […]

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 […]