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Upcoming Events

Aged Care Support at Home Transition Drop-in Sessions

29 September 2026

Need support understanding the transition of Aged Care Support at Home or CHSP? If you have questions about packages, providers, or ways to stay safe and independent at home, we can guide you through your options.

Document Signing Service

30 September 2026

Justices of the Peace at Wangaratta Library

Aged Care Drop-in Support

30 September 2026

Chat to our friendly Aged Care team each Thursday between 10 – 2pm at the Wangaratta Library. If you have questions about packages, providers, or ways to stay safe and independent at home, we will guide you through your options.

Stitch and Sew

30 September 2026

Join our weekly sewing group.

Chair Based Exercise

01 October 2026

Chair based exercise can encourage gentle movement and is suited for a range of people. You can expect exercising while seated in a sturdy chair and improvements to strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. Bring a drink bottle and a towel.

Kaluna Park Vegetation Restoration

01 October 2026

Join Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability Weeding Group to remove weeds from this key bushland reserve and learn about its ecology.  Meet our small, friendly group and join our work to look after nature in Wangaratta. Bring garden gloves. Morning tea is provided.
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - September 25

Published on 18 September 2026

Read this week’s edition of Rural City Connection for the latest on key projects, community engagement opportunities, events, job openings, tenders, and general council news.

Author Anne Freeman to discuss new novel at Wangaratta Library

Published on 24 September 2026

Australian author Anne Freeman will discuss her latest novel, The Time After Now, at Wangaratta Library on Friday 9 October at 2.30pm.

Nominations Open for Wangaratta’s Youth Council 2027

Published on 23 September 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Council, giving local young people the opportunity to represent their peers and help shape the future of the region.

Grit & Resilience Festival returns with music, movement, and community

Published on 23 September 2026

Wangaratta’s free Grit & Resilience Festival will return to King George Gardens on Saturday 10 October, with live music, cultural performances, activities, and information from local support services.

Community priorities translating into results - Council Plan Year 1

Published on 22 September 2026

One year after adopting its Council Plan 2025-2029, the Rural City of Wangaratta says all first-year actions are on track, with progress recorded across community services, environmental initiatives, economic development, and infrastructure projects.

Free community celebration returns to Glenrowan

Published on 15 September 2026

G’Day Glenrowan will return on Saturday 3 October, with local market stalls, regional produce, live entertainment and family activities across Lions Park and Gladstone Street. Entry is free.
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Connect Wangaratta

Help Improve Wangaratta-Whitfield Road

Ongoing consultation

Advocating for a safer, more reliable connection to the King Valley Council has joined Regional Cities Victoria in calling for additional investment of $2billion for regional roads. One of our priority roads is the Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, a critical transport link supporting local communities, agriculture, tourism and freight. The road is managed by the Victorian Governme...

Hearing from Council

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Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre

Ongoing consultation

Take our survey to share your feedback on your class preferences, ideal class times and any barriers to participation. The survey is open to everyone, including current group fitness participants, WSAC members and those interested in attending classes in the future. Your feedback will help shape the future of group fitness at WSAC.

Our Council Plan 2025-2029

Ongoing consultation

We want to know what you think about the Draft Council Plan 2025-2029 The Council Plan sets out our direction for the next four years, focusing on four key priorities: Community Wellbeing, Natural Environment, Economy and Tourism, and Infrastructure and Place.
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