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Upcoming Events

Nature Story Walk

18 October 2026

Visit Wangaratta Library’s Story Walk along Docker Street to celebrate Nature Book Week. Save the gum trees, bees and big blue seas by Luke John Matthew Arnold.

Peri-urban pests & weeds - information session

18 October 2026

Join us to learn practical steps you can take on your property to reduce shelter, food sources, and breeding opportunities for pest animals.

Friends of Lacluta Open Gardens

18 October 2026

Visit 3 lovely local gardens in and around Wangaratta.  Join us for coffee and cake, listen to music under the trees, buy a raffle ticket, talk to gardeners... all to support our work in Lacluta in Timor Leste.

Croquet

18 October 2026

Come as one or as a group. Have fun while learning how to play croquet with our members on the tennis courts in beautiful Merriwa Park. All equipment is provided. Please wear flat soled shoes

Pets in the Park

18 October 2026

Pets In The Park Northeast Victoria provides free veterinary health
checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and basic
medication to the pets of people experiencing homelessness in
the north-eastern region of Victoria, including the towns of
Wangaratta, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton, Benalla and beyond.

An Afternoon of Music for all Tastes

18 October 2026

An eclectic variety of music to entertain you - timeless favourites from classical to toe-tapping traditional; right up to date with new compositions. Performed by Wangaratta's very own Concert Band.
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Latest News

Rural City Connection - October 16

Published on 16 October 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.

Bush Nippers gives children the skills to stay safe this summer

Published on 14 October 2026

Delivered by Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC), the three-day program is designed for primary school-aged children of all abilities. It adapts the popular coastal Nippers model for inland communities, with activities suited to pools, rivers, lakes, and other open-water environments.

Aged care support continues for Wangaratta’s older residents

Published on 06 October 2026

Rural City of Wangaratta’s move away from direct aged care service delivery has reached an important milestone, with all Support at Home clients now transitioned to new providers.

EOI's open for Wangaratta’s 2026–27 Summer Events Program

Published on 05 October 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting local community groups, clubs, businesses, and event organisers to submit an Expression of Interest to be part of its 2026–27 Summer Events Program.

Community voices sought for Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee

Published on 01 October 2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta is encouraging community members from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to apply for four vacancies on its Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee.

Wangaratta Growth Alliance plans for population of 40,000 by 2040

Published on 30 September 2026

Five regional organisations have formed the Wangaratta Growth Alliance to coordinate planning and advocacy for the housing, infrastructure and services needed to support a population of 40,000 by 2040.
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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...

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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