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Folk Rhythm & Life Festival to Attract Visitors to Region

Published on 08 November 2024

The three-day Folk Rhythm & Life Festival will take place on December 6-8 this year, with a lineup featuring over 60 acts and more yet to be announced.

Event plans for the festival were approved by Council last month. This year’s event will once again take place at the Bilyana Natural Amphitheatre in Eldorado.

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G'Day Glenrowan Market Day

Published on 03 September 2024

Come and say G’day at the much anticipated G'Day Glenroawn Market Day in the heart of Country Victoria. This vibrant event will be family friendly affair, showcasing local talent, creativity, and the warm community spirit that makes this town unique.

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Twilight Christmas Shopping in Wangaratta

Published on 13 December 2022

Local businesses have come together to present Wangaratta’s Twilight Shopping Night this Thursday 15 December from 5pm.

Initiated by Beth Garraffo of Sorella Store, there are now over 40 businesses across Wangaratta participating in the event.

Rural City of Wangaratta is pleased to support the initiative to encourage people to shop locally this Christmas.

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Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Published on 30 November 2022

Rural City of Wangaratta is thrilled to hold the lighting of the Wangaratta Christmas Tree.

With the long-awaited warmer weather here, and the days stretching out before us, it is time to celebrate everyone’s favourite time of year – Christmas!

“Let’s get together to celebrate this special time of year,” said Mayor Dean Rees.

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Pitcher This! rolls out to Whitfield

Published on 15 November 2022

Whitfield is next in line to host a Pitcher This! event as part of the placemaking project rolling out in communities across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Pitcher This seeks to empower rural communities to present ideas about their own public spaces, events, and gatherings, and how these should be developed for the greatest benefit in each community.

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Celebrate Children’s Week

Published on 18 October 2022

Please join us on Wednesday 26 October 2022 from 10am - 12pm at Lions Park on Batchelor’s Green next to the Child Services Centre for a free event for children and their families.

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Seniors Festival Country Concert

Published on 18 October 2022

The Seniors Festival is in full-swing across the Rural City of Wangaratta. There have been a range of events, activities and concerts, and the involvement of the community in these has exceeded expectations.

One of the highlights of the Festival is the Country Concert being held this Friday 21 October 2022 at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre.

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Author Sally Warriner to visit

Published on 07 October 2022

If you are interested in tales of adventure, adversity, unexpected journeys of resilience and self-discovery, the Wangaratta Library has the perfect event for you.

Sally Warriner, self-proclaimed country woman, mother, nurse, traveller, inquisitor, lover of life, and now author, will speak on her recently published memoir, Not just the Wife of a General Manager.

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Saving energy means saving money: Low energy-use homes

Published on 06 October 2022

Whether existing or a new build, the energy efficiency of your home has never been more important. To counter rising energy costs and environmental impacts there is much that can be done!

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Notices

Scotland and Namibia hit the pitch in Wangaratta before the T20 World