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Benalla Rural City Council is reminding local residents and organisations that there is still time to apply for funding through its Annual Grants Program, with applications closing at midnight on Sunday 1 June 2025. Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn encouraged groups to act quickly and take full advantage of this opportunity. “This is a chance for […]

Benalla Rural City Council is working on important drainage projects across town to help protect the community from future flooding.  The focus is on improving drainage in key areas of the East Main Drain and West Main Drain. These works aim to improve water flow, reduce erosion, and make the drainage system more effective.  On […]

Benalla Rural City would like to inform residents that from the 22 May through to late June, your household may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services. They have been commissioned to conduct a community satisfaction survey on behalf of the council.  Similar surveys will be undertaken across Victorian councils. […]

Benalla Rural City Council is proud to host a thought-provoking Library Talk featuring Levi Power, Member for the North East Region in the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. The session, held during National Reconciliation Week, offers an engaging opportunity to learn about the ongoing work towards Treaty and its critical role in shaping a shared […]

Benalla Rural City Council is delighted to announce an exciting Library Talk featuring acclaimed novelist, psychologist, and freelance writer Kylie Ladd. The event promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking experience for all attendees. Kylie Ladd will be sharing insights about her latest novel, The Mix-up, a beautifully told and thought-provoking novel about a mix-up […]

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.