More than 200 young people gathered at Benalla Showgrounds to celebrate a major milestone in youth mental health education at the Live4Life Benalla Celebration on Tuesday 21 October. Organised and led by the Live4Life Benalla crew, the event recognised Year 8 students from Benalla P-12 College, FCJ College Benalla and the Australian Christian College who […]

Benalla Rural City Council has concluded its month-long celebration of the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival, honouring our senior residents and their vital role in the community. More than 1,000 people took part in events held throughout October. Spanning five weeks, the festival featured over 40 free or low-cost activities across Benalla and surrounding districts—encouraging lifelong […]

Benalla Rural City Council is proud to congratulate former Mayor and Councillor, Danny Claridge, who was recently recognised at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Councillor Service Awards with a Mayor Emeritus Award. This prestigious honour is awarded to Councillors who have served three or more terms as Mayor, acknowledging their enduring leadership, commitment to […]

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 […]

The Councillor Confidentiality Policy outlines the principles and obligations that guide Benalla Rural City Council Councillors in responsibly handling confidential information. This policy ensures compliance with the Local Government Act 2020, the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislation. It supports transparency while protecting sensitive information, enabling councillors to make informed decisions and […]

Discover how Benalla Rural City Council delivered on its commitments to the community over the past financial year. The Annual Report outlines Council’s performance across key areas including governance, infrastructure, financial sustainability, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. It highlights major projects, service outcomes, strategic achievements, and the ways Council supported recovery, resilience and growth across […]

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 […]

Want to help shape Benalla’s future? A new Community Leadership Program is calling on passionate locals to step up, connect, and explore bold ideas through a series of dynamic workshops focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. The program includes two free workshops to be held on Thursday 4 December at the Lakeside Community Centre, Benalla, […]