The 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival continues across Benalla Rural City, with week two (9–15 October) offering another exciting line-up of events designed to inspire, connect, and entertain. The festival provides opportunities for older residents to try new activities, meet others, and celebrate the contributions seniors make to our community. Whether you love music, craft, technology, […]

Benalla Rural City Council, in partnership with the Live4Life program, is now offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid training course designed to give adults the tools to recognise and respond to mental health difficulties in young people. Youth Mental Health First Aid training helps participants to identify signs of mental distress or crisis in […]

Registered Heritage Place No H2260, Permit Number P34314 BENALLA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND ART GALLERY BRIDGE STREETWEST BENALLA, BENALLA RURAL CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT an application under Section 93 of the Heritage Act 2017 for a permit for works to construct an extension to the Benalla ArtGallery to provide a new cafe, kitchen and bathroom […]

Benalla Rural City Council is inviting community members to nominate outstanding individuals, groups, and community projects for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. The Australia Day Awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of those who make a positive difference across our municipality. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of […]

The week one program of the Benalla 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival is now available. The month-long festival offers low-cost and free events for people aged 60 and over throughout Benalla Rural City. The first week (1–8 October) of the festival invites older people to live, laugh, and learn through a diverse range of activities designed […]

Benalla Rural City Council proudly welcomed 13 new Australian citizens during a special citizenship ceremony held on Tuesday 16 September at the Benalla Visitor Information Centre. The newest citizens, from seven different countries including India, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Netherlands, and the Philippines, were officially welcomed by Benalla Rural City Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn, […]

Benalla Rural City Council delivered a strong year of infrastructure improvements in 2024/25, investing more than $6.27 million in capital works across the municipality. From safer roads to upgraded footpaths and renewed public spaces, last year’s Capital Works Program focused on enhancing liveability, connectivity, and community wellbeing. Key achievements included the completion of the Link […]

Shoulder Reconstruction and Sealing Works on Various Council Roads within Benalla Rural City Tenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for shoulder reconstruction and sealing works on various Council roads in Benalla Rural City.The tender closes at 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025.Tender documents are available electronically by registering on the E-Tender Portal, accessible from […]

The Benalla Art Gallery is set to embark on an exciting new chapter as it prepares for a significant redevelopment of its iconic site. To facilitate the works, the Gallery will temporarily close to the public from Sunday, 28 September 2025. While the closure marks the beginning of a transformative journey, art lovers won’t have to […]