Benalla Rural City Council is excited to announce the installation of a new flying fox at Fawckner Drive Reserve, located between the skate park and BMX track. This project marks the first project delivered from the Fawckner Drive Precinct Masterplan, signalling the beginning of a broader transformation of the area. The new Flying fox will […]

Benalla Rural City Council continues to fund, support and celebrate older adults in the community with the recent appointment of Megan Martin in the Ageing Well Officer role. Megan will continue the valuable work undertaken by Christine Greentree, Council’s first Ageing Well Officer. Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn welcomed Megan’s passion, experience and enthusiasm. “Council is […]

Don’t miss your opportunity to have your say on Benalla Rural City Council’s draft Destination Management Plan. Feedback closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to share their insights to help shape the future of tourism in our region. Developed in partnership with TRC Tourism, the draft plan outlines a […]

Benalla Rural City Council is excited to announce the installation of a new flying fox at Fawckner Drive Reserve, located between the skate park and BMX track.  This project marks the first project delivered from the Fawckner Drive Precinct Masterplan, signalling the beginning of a broader transformation of the area.  The new Flying fox will […]

Don’t miss the chance to hear Levi Power, Member for the North East region in the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, speak at the Benalla Library about Treaty for Victoria during National Reconciliation Week.

Join us for an engaging Author Talk with Kylie Ladd, a renowned novelist, psychologist, and freelance writer. Kylie will be discussing her latest novel, “The Mix-up,” a beautifully told and thought-provoking story about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong. Fourteen years ago, Kelsey and Raf Maccioni […]

Benalla Rural City Council’s Free Green Waste Weekend returns on 24-25 May 2025. 

Pre-Prep is coming to Benalla Rural City. Find out more at a dedicated information session.

Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Join them and the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ’Sunrise Quartet’, Nick Wales’ exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet.’ Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire. Due […]

Affinity Quartet brings their acclaimed chamber music series to Benalla Art Gallery, with special guest Aidan Filshie (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, viola) joining the quartet for Brahms String Quintet no.1 in F Major. PROGRAM MOZART String Quintet no.5 in D Major MOZART Adagio and Fugue for String Quartet BRAHMS String Quintet no. 1 in F Major […]