Have Your Say on Wangaratta’s Local Food System Published on 10 April 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting community participation in a survey about local food systems to improve access to nutritious and affordable food for all people in the municipality. The survey can be accessed on Connect Wangaratta until 12 May 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Finalists announced for the prestigious Wangaratta Contemporary Textil Published on 08 April 2025 Wangaratta Art Gallery is delighted to announce the 10 finalists in the 2025 Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award. The $40,000 acquisitive award exemplifies the very best of current textile practice. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Promoting Skin Health for Local Farmers Published on 02 April 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta encourages local farmers to take advantage of free skin health checks, thanks to an initiative in partnership with Myrtleford’s TAFCO Rural Supplies.The Alpine Outreach Van will be visiting Wangaratta Livestock Exchange from 15 - 17 April, providing a convenient opportunity for farmers and community members to prioritise their skin health. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta’s All Outdoor Expo Returns - Stallholders Wanted Published on 02 April 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta is calling for Expressions of Interest for the All Outdoor Expo taking place at the Wangaratta Racecourse on Sunday 1 June 2025. The event offers a prime opportunity for businesses in the outdoor industry to showcase their products and services to an engaged audience. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Young People in Wangaratta to Have Their Say Published on 28 March 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting young people aged 12-25 to lead the way in the new What YOUth Want campaign, running until Sunday 11 May. The quick and easy 60-second survey is designed by and for young people. This initiative empowers participants to voice their ideas, hopes, and priorities through a Youth Census. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta’s Local Laws Reviewed Published on 27 March 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta draft Local Law No. 1 - Community Amenity was endorsed for public exhibition at the Council meeting on 25 March 2025, and will be open for community comment until 30 April 2025.Council's Local Law No. 1 - Community Amenity, has been reviewed. Work has been done to make it easier to find provisions, and to ensure it meets legislated obligations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Expressions of Interest Open for Winter Events Guide Published on 17 March 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta is inviting event organisers, community groups, and local businesses to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for inclusion in the inaugural Hello Winter Event Guide. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Gardener’s Library: Cultivating Community and Sustainability Published on 13 March 2025 The Wangaratta Library will launch the Gardener’s Library on Thursday 20 March 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. This innovative new initiative is aimed at empowering our community's gardeners. Tagged as: , Media Releases
EOI Community Pop-up Cinema Published on 06 March 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta invites Expressions of Interest from rural communities who would like to be considered to host a Pop-up Cinema during the winter months of June – August 2025. This initiative aims to engage the community through accessible film screenings that foster social connections. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangaratta Launches Annual Business Health Check Published on 06 March 2025 The Rural City of Wangaratta has launched its first annual Business Health Check. This survey is designed to give local business operators the chance to share their insights and experiences, and to help shape the future of business support in the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases