Benalla Rural City Council

04/06/2026

📢 Have your say, Benalla Rural City community!

The Victorian Government is inviting residents to share their views as part of the Victoria Police 2026 survey.

Your feedback will help shape future policing priorities and services across the state.

✅ Take a few minutes to complete the survey here:
http://www.engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2026

Your voice matters - help make our community safer and stronger. 💬

From 1 June 2026, we’re asking all Victorians about your local safety concerns, and where we can focus our efforts to keep you safer.

03/06/2026

Ready learn the secrets of writing grant applications? 💡

Whether you already write grants or are just getting started, the Secrets of Grant Success Workshop will help you build skills, confidence and a clearer path to funding.

Learn the basics, gather strong evidence, sharpen your writing and take home practical tools for your next application.

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026

🕤 9.30am to 12pm

📍 Glasshouse, Benalla Showgrounds.

Proudly delivered by Grantable and supported by Benalla Rural City Council and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s Forestry Transition Fund.

Places are limited — book now via Humanitix.

https://events.humanitix.com/secrets-of-grant-success

03/06/2026

🐶🐶🐶Is this your dog?🐶🐶🐶
A brown and white spotted male German shorthaired pointer dog, has been found in the Carrier St area near Coles. This friendly little man has no collar or tag and his microchip details are not up to date.
Do you recognise this happy chap? If you’re the owner – or know who might be – and have proof of ownership, please contact Council on 03 5760 2600. Our aim is to reunite pets with their owners as soon as possible. 🏡💙

03/06/2026

⚠️ FOOD RECALL ⚠️

Please note that this product has been sold locally in Benalla.

Allen's iNSiDE OUTS - 130g
Date Marking: Best Before 30 June 2027
Batch Numbers: 6072T941, 6073T941, 6074T941, 6075T941, 6085T941, 6086T941, 6088T941

Nestle Australia Ltd. is conducting a recall of the above product.

The product has been available for sale nationally in Coles, Woolworths, independent retailers including IGA and Convenience & Petrol retailers.

Problem: The presence of foreign matter (plastic).

Food safety hazard: Food products containing plastic may cause illness/injury if consumed.

What to do: Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Nestle Australia Ltd.
1800 152 126
www.nestle.com.au

03/06/2026

📣 King's Birthday public holiday – operating hours

Please be advised that on Monday 8 June, some Council services will operate under adjusted hours:

◾Customer Service Centre: Closed
◾Benalla Library: Closed
◾Benalla Visitor Information Centre: Open 10am - 2pm
◾Benalla Cinema: Closed
◾Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre: Open 12pm - 3.45pm
◾Pop-Up Benalla Art Gallery: Open 10am - 4pm

Kerbside Collection: There will be no changes to kerbside collection services. Please ensure your bin is placed out the night before your scheduled pickup.

For any urgent matters during this time, please contact us on 03 5760 2600.

03/06/2026

⏰📘Final call for feedback!

Time is running out to share your thoughts on the proposed 2026/2027 Budget. Submissions close at 6pm tomorrow, Thursday 4 June 🗣️✨

Make your voice heard. Visit haveyoursay.benalla.vic.gov.au to make your submission 💻

Hard copies are also available at the Benalla Customer Service Centre and Benalla Library 📄📚

01/06/2026

🚧 Works happening across Benalla Rural City this week 🚧

Our teams are out across the municipality completing a range of maintenance and improvement works to keep our roads, paths and community spaces in good condition (weather permitting). 🌧☀

Planned works include:
▪️ Grading:
– Amery Road South, Thoona
– Irvine Road, Thoona
– Grant Road, Lurg
– Gardner Road, Benalla
▪️ Sealed road maintenance:
– Tarnook Road
– Boweya–St James Road
▪️ Drain cleaning: – Urban kerb and channel, Benalla West areas
▪️ Leaf pick up: Various locations throughout Benalla
▪️ Drainage works – The Culdesac, Benalla
▪️ Line marking: – Bridge Street carpark at the Botanical Gardens

Minor delays may occur while works are underway. We appreciate your patience as our crews carry out these important improvements across Benalla Rural City.

01/06/2026

There’s still time to have your say! 🗣️📘

Consultation on the proposed 2026/2027 Budget closes this Thursday 4 June. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Benalla Rural City 🌱✨

Visit haveyoursay.benalla.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts 💻
Hard copies are also available at the Benalla Customer Service Centre and Benalla Library 📄📚

31/05/2026

🪲 Tiny insect, big job at Lake Benalla

A new, innovative approach is underway to tackle the invasive w**d cabomba in Lake Benalla — with the help of a tiny weevil!

In partnership with the Goulburn Broken CMA, CSIRO and Goulburn-Murray Water, Council is supporting a Victorian-first trial release of the cabomba weevil — a small insect that feeds exclusively on this invasive aquatic w**d.

🌱 Cabomba can quickly spread, impacting water quality, native plants and recreation.

🧪 This weevil has been carefully tested and offers a promising long-term control option.

Around 65 weevils were released last week, marking an important step in managing the issue and protecting the health of our lake.

We’ll keep the community updated as the trial progresses.

30/05/2026

🌟 Social Connection Grants closing soon 🌟

Local community groups and organisations have until 11.59pm Sunday 7 June to apply for Benalla Rural City Council’s 2026 Social Connection Grants.

These grants support projects, events and activities that help people feel more connected, included and supported across our community.

The program includes:
■ Digital Support Grants – Up to $1,000 for updated technology, software and digital equipment to help groups stay connected.
■ Community Activity & Event Grants – Up to $5,000 for community led activities, events and projects that bring people together.
■ First Nations Social Connection Grants – Up to $5,000 for initiatives that strengthen connection, inclusion and belonging for First Nations communities.

📅 Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 7 June 2026

Apply now:
www.benalla.vic.gov.au/grants
📧 [email protected]
📞 03 5760 2600