Before moving to Benalla Rural City, Ian had already heard of the town’s remarkable street art and its iconic festival. This knowledge stayed with him, so when the opportunity arose to help rejuvenate the festival in 2024, Ian knew it was something he had to be part of.  “I’ve always loved street art and knew […]

For Benalla Rural City local, Linda Bourke, retirement hasn’t meant slowing down – it’s meant stepping up.  After a career in customer service and education, and time spent working in both Shepparton and Benalla, Linda found herself looking for something meaningful to do after retiring earlier this year. With a strong community spirit and years […]

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and is held from 19 to 25 May 2025.   Volunteers are the lifeblood of Benalla Rural City – they give their time and energy to make our beautiful region a better place to live, work and play.   Whether you want to make a hands-on contribution, […]

Benalla Rural City Mayor, Cr Bernie Hearn has expressed profound disappointment following the Victorian State Government’s decision to pass the controversial Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Bill last Friday. The Council has long voiced its opposition to the new levy, citing the severe financial strain it will place on rural ratepayers, particularly farmers, who are […]

Benalla Rural City Council is reminding residents, businesses, and community organisations that time is running out to provide feedback on the proposed 2025/26 Budget and draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029. The feedback period will close on Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Get your garden ready for winter thanks to Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend coming up at the end of May. Residents can dispose of up to 300kg of green waste for free at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre during Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend on 24-25 May 2025.

Benalla Rural City Council warmly invites the community to join in recognising and celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, 16 May 2025.

Benalla Rural City Council warmly invites the community to join in recognising and celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, 16 May 2025. This special occasion will be marked by a flag-raising ceremony at the new Benalla Police Station at 10am, and all community members are encouraged to attend […]

Benalla Rural City Council is proud to celebrate the launch of the Live4Life Benalla 2025 program — a vital community initiative focused on improving youth mental health and preventing youth suicide.   Held on 7 May 2025 at the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre, the launch brought together more than 130 enthusiastic Year 8 students from Benalla […]