A month-long celebration held throughout October, the Victorian Seniors Festival continues its vibrant program of activities celebrating our more senior residents across Benalla Rural City, offering opportunities to connect, create and explore. Benalla Rural City Council has collaborated with the Victorian Government, local businesses, and community organisations to deliver a vibrant program, including social games, […]

Explore Benalla Rural City Council’s Financial Plan for 2025/26 to 2034/35—your guide to how we’re planning, funding, and delivering services and infrastructure for our community over the next decade. This document outlines our strategic financial principles, performance indicators, and long-term projections to support the Community Vision and Council Plan. Stay informed about how we’re investing […]

By Matilda Horne Get ready to celebrate! The 2025 Benalla Festival is back, bringing 11 jam-packed days of music, arts, entertainment and community fun from Friday 31 October to Sunday 9 November. Hosted by Benalla Rural City Council, this year’s theme, Live Local, Love Local, celebrates the people, places and shared experiences that make our […]

An additional Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 October 2025 to consider the draft Financial Report and Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. The meeting will commence after the 5pm Audit and Risk Committee meeting. Meetings are held at Benalla Civic Centre, 13 Mair Street, Benalla and live streamed at […]

across Benalla Rural City, with week three (16–22 October) offering a fresh line-up of events celebrating the vibrant lives and contributions of older residents. From music and movement to stories, tech, and creativity, the festival invites seniors to try something new, meet others, and enjoy everything that makes our community special. Benalla Rural City Mayor […]

Get your garden ready for Spring with Benalla Rural City Council’s annual Spring Free Green Waste Weekend. 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 Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025. This […]

Free Green Waste Weekend is back!  Mark your calendars for Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025, from midday to 3.45pm, for our Free Green Waste Weekend at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Residents and ratepayers can bring one load of green waste, up to 300kg, for FREE disposal! Benalla Landfill and Resource […]

An additional Finance and Planning Committee meeting will be held from 6pm on Wednesday 15 October 2025 to:Hear submissions on the:▪ draft Benalla Rural City Council Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029▪ draft Benalla Airport Masterplan▪ Intention to Lease Land at Benalla Airport – Hanger Site 2 Consider submissions on the draft:▪ Benalla Rural City Council […]

Summary Of Personal Interests Returns are prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Section 135) and the Local government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020, Regulation 10. Regulations require that the summary of the information disclosed here exclude monetary value or amount of income, shares, any beneficial interest other than shares or income or […]

Summary Of Personal Interests Returns are prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Section 135) and the Local government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020, Regulation 10. Regulations require that the summary of the information disclosed here exclude monetary value or amount of income, shares, any beneficial interest other than shares or income or […]