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    31 October 2025

    Peter Keane marks milestone as Council CEO

    Benalla Rural City Council is proud to celebrate Chief Executive Officer Peter Keane’s six-month anniversary in the role, recognising a period of strong leadership, strategic progress, and deepened community engagement. With experience across local government, resource industries, and regional development, Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn said Mr Keane has brought valuable insight into Council’s operations and […]
    31 October 2025

    Take the Pilot’s Seat

    Have you ever been curious about the number of gliders you see soaring above Benalla? Now’s your chance to find out more – and even take the pilot’s seat (while on the ground) – at the Gliding Club of Victoria’s Gliding Discovery Open Day, held as part of this year’s Benalla Festival. Set for a […]
    31 October 2025

    Connect and Explore: Empowering locals to lead change in Benalla Rural City

    Want to help shape Benalla’s future? A new Community Leadership Program is calling on passionate locals to step up, connect, and explore bold ideas through a series of dynamic workshops focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. The program includes two free workshops to be held on Thursday 4 December at the Lakeside Community Centre, Benalla, […]
    28 October 2025

    Benalla by the Lake: A Night of Spectacular Entertainment 

    Benalla Rural City Council presents Benalla by the Lake – a free, family-friendly evening that will close the nine-day Benalla Festival next month, with a spectacular celebration of music, food and entertainment held on the Lake Benalla foreshore on Saturday 8 November, from 3.30pm to 9.30pm.   Benalla Festival Chair and Benalla Rural City Council Deputy […]
    28 October 2025

    Benalla Festival shines in the heart of town for weekend two 

    Benalla is set to come alive for the second weekend of the 2025 Benalla Festival, as the celebration moves from the region’s charming rural villages to the township itself. With a packed program of events across the town, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  Benalla Rural City Council Deputy Mayor and Chair of the […]
    28 October 2025

    The Benalla Festival: Your guide to rural events 

    Weekend one of the Benalla Festival celebrates the charm, creativity, and community spirit of Benalla Rural City’s rural townships, offering unique experiences that invite visitors to ‘Live Local, Love Local’.  From vibrant markets to private gardens and unique art installations, there are plenty of experiences to enjoy across the region. Whether it’s sampling local produce, […]

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    Tue 25 Nov

    Jelena Dokic to Speak in Benalla: Victim. Survivor. Thriver.

    06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
    The Centre Against Violence (CAV) is proud to bring tennis legend, bestselling author, and survivor Jelena Dokic to Benalla this November for an evening of truth, resilience, and hope, made possible through a major partnership with Benalla Rural City Council. This powerful event, held as part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, is […]
    Sat 29 Nov

    Acacia Quartet in concert

    03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
    Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Join them at the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ‘Sunrise Quartet’, Nick Wales’ exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet.’ Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire. PROGRAM: […]
    Thu 04 Dec

    Connect and Explore Workshops

    07:30 am to 03:00 pm
    Join a thought-provoking and practical workshop with others in your community who are interested in developing initiatives for Benalla Hear about rural communities who are building a new future from within Discover how knowledge, know-how and networks can unlock localised innovation opportunities that are community-led and self-reliant. Identify ways to use entrepreneurship to leverage the work local […]
    Fri 17 Apr

    2026 Benalla Street Art Festival

    12:00 am to 12:00 am
    After the incredible success of the 2025 festival, Benalla is once again preparing to welcome the world for another unforgettable celebration of street art! 17-19 April 2026 In 2026, expect even more color, creativity, and community spirit as the town transforms into Australia’s most exciting open-air gallery. Watch walls come alive as local and international […]

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