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Upcoming Events

Woodwork as a Hobby

27 October 2026

Tour of our Workshop with introduction to woodworking machines and hand tools.

St Catherines Day Respite Program

27 October 2026

St Catherine’s Day Respite offers older people in the Wangaratta community a supportive day program away from home, providing social activities, companionship, meals and care in a welcoming setting, while giving their regular carers a valuable break.

Mosaics- Morning session

27 October 2026

Unleash your creativity with our vibrant mosaics class! Discover the art of crafting stunning, personalised masterpieces using an array of coloured materials. Join us to transform bits and pieces into mesmerizing works of art. Materials and tools provided.

Tuesday Cooking

27 October 2026

Discover the joy of creating practical and delicious meals from scratch. Join us in the kitchen where we will learn how to read & interpret recipes, budget for meals and learn new skills. No experience is required. Lets embark on a flavourful journey.

Age Well Expo

27 October 2026

A collection of services and providers to support your journey to ageing well!

Story Time

27 October 2026

Story Time for preschool aged children.
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Latest News

Community Supports Available

Published on 20 October 2026

Support is available for our community following recent events.

Nominations closing soon for the Australia Day Awards 2027

Published on 26 October 2026

There’s still time to recognise someone who makes a difference in our community, with nominations for the Rural City of Wangaratta 2027 Australia Day Awards closing at 4.00pm on Friday 6 November 2026.

Colourful Histories: Illuminating Migrant Experiences

Published on 26 October 2026

Wangaratta Art Gallery continues to highlight the relationship between the natural world and our diverse ancestral heritage as a region with a vibrant upcoming exhibition investigating place and belonging through the lens of migrant experiences.

Special Council Meeting to Support Dr Helen Haines

Published on 20 October 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta will hold a Special Council Meeting tomorrow to formally support Dr Helen Haines and reaffirm the values that define Wangaratta as a respectful, welcoming, and compassionate community.

Joint Statement from the Elected Members of Indi

Published on 20 October 2026

Members of Parliament and Mayors stand united in condemnation of the violent attack upon our Federal Member for Indi, Dr. Helen Haines, in Wangaratta yesterday. Our thoughts are with Helen, her family, her staff, and all those affected by this deeply distressing incident.

Author tells story of police officer who pursued Ned Kelly

Published on 19 October 2026

Wangaratta Library will host author Susan Hare on Thursday 22 October for a talk about the life of Superintendent Francis Augustus Hare and his role in the pursuit of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang.
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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...

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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