Two of Australia’s most inventive storytellers are visiting Benalla Library for a special author event celebrating bold, imaginative Australian fiction. This is a rare chance to hear directly from Wayne Marshall and Michael Winkler as they share insights into their latest novels and their creative journeys. About the authors Wayne Marshall Marshall is the author […]

Benalla Rural City Council is inviting community members, students, volunteers and local businesses to take part in a practical workshop designed to build confidence in using artificial intelligence (AI) and show how modern digital tools can support everyday tasks. The Mastering AI Tools Workshop will introduce participants to widely used AI platforms including ChatGPT, Copilot, […]

Benalla Rural City Council is inviting community members, local businesses, creatives, and organisations to help shape the 2026 Benalla Festival by hosting their own events as part of this much-loved celebration of community, culture and creativity. The Benalla Festival returns from 31 October to 8 November 2026 with a vibrant program spanning two weekends taking […]

Benalla Rural City Council proudly welcomed 23 new Australian citizens during a special citizenship ceremony held on Tuesday 7 July at the Benalla Visitor Information Centre. The newest citizens, from eight different countries including Botswana, China, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, were officially welcomed by Benalla Rural City Mayor […]

Safe roads are essential for a connected and healthy community. The Benalla Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030 (the Strategy) sets out a coordinated plan to reduce road trauma across Benalla Rural City. Its goal is to halve the number of road fatalities and reduce serious injuries by 30 per cent by 2030, compared […]

The Benalla Active Transport Plan 2025–2030 provides a clear vision for the future of walking, wheeling and cycling in Benalla. Aligned with Safe System principles and current Victorian Government policy, the Plan establishes a connected, practical and achievable active transport network that supports safe and accessible everyday travel for people of all ages and abilities. […]

View the CP 40 Benalla Art Gallery Naming Rights Policy and Procedure, which outline Benalla Rural City Council’s approach to recognising significant philanthropic contributions to the Benalla Art Gallery. Together, these documents establish a transparent and accountable framework for naming rights opportunities, ensuring decisions are made with appropriate governance, due diligence, and consideration of the […]

Full-Time Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy and compliant workplaces? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator to lead and support the delivery of our workplace health, safety and wellbeing programs across the organisation. About the Role Reporting to the Manager People & Performance, the OHS Coordinator will […]

Annual rose pruning in the Benalla Botanical Gardens commences Tuesday 14 July 2026. Members of the public wishing to obtain rose prunings and gardening advice can meet with the horticulture staff onsite between 8am and 3pm Tuesday to Friday. Pruning is expected to take seven days. Peter Keane Chief Executive Officer

The new Pump Track in the Fawckner Drive Precinct is nearing completion, with the next stage of supporting infrastructure works now being prepared to improve accessibility, safety and the overall visitor experience. The final stage of work includes the construction of a new footpath network that will improve accessibility and safety throughout the precinct, making […]