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Benalla Rural City Council

Locality: Benalla, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5760 2600

Address: Customer Service Centre, 1 Bridge Street East 3672 Benalla, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.benalla.vic.gov.au

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24.01.2022 When you do have to go out, this year's yarn bombing is sure to give you an extra reason to smile.

24.01.2022 The Splash Park is opening tomorrow at 3.30pm. We are excited to see everyone enjoying themselves and cooling off this summer. Remember that COVID restrictions relating to outdoor gatherings, including social distancing, still apply.

23.01.2022 Are you running low on green caddy bags for your organics bin? While our Customer Service Centre is closed to visitors, we can still help to arrange caddy bags for you. Contact us on 5760 2600 to discuss options for your green waste.

23.01.2022 The Premier of Victoria has announced that from 11.59pm this Sunday, 2 August it is mandatory for all Victorians to wear a mask when they leave their home. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-from-the-premier-/

23.01.2022 An important message from the Victorian Government. Regional Victoria, there are only 4 reasons to leave home. -Shopping for food and supplies that you need. -Care and caregiving. -Exercise.... -Work and study if you can’t do it from home. And if you are out - you must wear a face covering. Staying apart, keeps us together. For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

23.01.2022 We're doing a great job as a community to stay safe. Remember, if you have any symptoms, however mild, get tested. For more information about local services and where to get information and help, go to benalla.vic.gov.au/COVID-19

23.01.2022 Have you turned 18 or moved house since the last election? If, for any reason, you need to update your electoral details, now is the time to do it. Council elections are coming up and tomorrow is the last day to enrol to vote. Ensure your enrolment is up-to-date at www.vec.vic.gov.au

23.01.2022 It's been a tough year, but where would we be without them? We all know community members that help others, contribute to the community, volunteer, mentor, excel in their field or are an inspirational role model. Can you think of someone in Benalla Rural City who deserves to be recognised? This year, as well as our regular categories, the Awards will include a COVID-19 Most Helpful Citizen of the Year, recognising the contribution of residents during the 2020 pandemic.... Nominations for Australia Day awards close Wednesday 2 December, so be sure to submit your application so we can recognise community members who deserve an award. http://ow.ly/FslY50CmgCc

22.01.2022 STOLEN HAMMOCK Benalla Police are investigating the disappearance of the hammock from the Benalla Rose Gardens between 5pm on Thursday 24 September and 7.30am on Friday 25 September 2020. If you have any information in relation to the theft of the hammock or know its whereabouts please contact Benalla Police on 03 5760 0200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

22.01.2022 Particularly during times when we might not be able to see the people we care about, R U OK Day serves as a reminder to check in. Even though we're not seeing a lot of people face to face, you can pick up the phone and ask someone how they're coping today. Find out more - ruok.org.au

21.01.2022 Benalla Health has advised that the COVID Testing Stations at the Showgrounds and Racecourse have been closed today due to the Heat Policy. Both testing stations will open on Saturday and Sunday between: Showgrounds: 8am to 1pm... Racecourse: 8.30am to 1pm If you feel at all unwell or have even the mildest of symptoms, get tested.

21.01.2022 It makes us happy to see so many people enjoy the new splash park in this hot weather. We’re really sorry, however, that we have to close it from 8pm today for a few days. One of the brand new pumps is just not performing properly and needs replacing. To protect the other pumps and filters, we need to replace it now. Next Friday has a forecast top temp of 41’c yep, hotter than today. We’ll do everything we can to have the splash park running with a properly working pump by then. We’re sorry about this.

20.01.2022 An important message from the Victorian Government. Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions are now in place for regional Victoria. There are only 4 reasons to leave home.... For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

20.01.2022 Concerned residents told us that people weren't picking up after their dogs around Kilfeera Road, Rivergum Avenue and Ironbark Drive. We've installed a dog bad dispenser at the bridge between Rivergum Avenue and Ironbark Drive, Benalla. We hope this helps dog walkers to pick up after their dogs. It's a beautiful part of Benalla - let's keep it that way.

19.01.2022 Here is a summary of changes for regional Victoria. These changes may be challenging for some. If you need support, there are resources and services on our website. www.benalla.vic.gov.au/COVID-19

17.01.2022 ICYMI: We're picking up your bins throughout Christmas, except for Christmas Day. All other days, except for 25 December, will be done as usual. So if your bins are usually taken out on a Thursday night for a Friday collection, they won't be collected on the morning of Friday 25 December. Instead, they'll be picked up on 26 December (Boxing Day). There are no other changes. We're not even taking a break for New Year's - so you can put your 2020 rubbish to the kerb like normal, and we'll pick it up every day. Even on 1 January 2021. Go to benalla.vic.gov.au for more information about waste collection in Benalla Rural City.

16.01.2022 Routine testing of Benalla’s wastewater has detected fragments of coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more on our website benalla.vic.gov.au

16.01.2022 Stage 3 restrictions begin from midnight tonight. This means that from tomorrow morning, we go back to our venues being closed. Call us on 03 5760 2600 to discuss how we can help you to continue to conduct your business with the Council.

15.01.2022 As we keep a close eye on the rapidly changing situation in NSW, you can stay informed with the latest information with links to up-to-date resources on our website - benalla.vic.gov.au/coronavirus You can also check on the Victorian coronavirus website directly for information about restrictions and border crossings. http://ow.ly/8pUX50D0UGJ

15.01.2022 Free garden waste and mulch weekend 14-15 November Get your green waste together and bring it to the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre on 14 and 15 November between midday and 3.45pm for free. There is also an opportunity for residents to collect mulch in the morning on the same weekend. ... Read all about how you can access the free garden waste and mulch weekend at the Landfill. http://ow.ly/nwqk50C5DMM

14.01.2022 Who was the most helpful person in the community during the pandemic? Who has been the young person who has contributed to the community this year? Is there a community group that has gone above and beyond? Nominations are now open for the 2021 Australia Day Awards. The 2021 Awards include a COVID-19 Most Helpful Citizen of the Year category, recognising the contribution of residents during the 2020 pandemic. The other categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of th...e Year and Community Group of the Year. Nominations for the district achiever categories are also open. Nominations close Wednesday 2 December, so be sure to submit your application soon. http://ow.ly/FslY50CmgCc

13.01.2022 The Council has scored higher than average for overall performance for a small rural Council for the second consecutive year in the annual Community Satisfaction Survey. Read all about it on our website: http://ow.ly/Uqin50AY9dC

12.01.2022 You know how they say build a bridge and get over it ? well this one is good to go under when the light is right Phillip Rivers took this photo of the Bena...lla Monash Bridge. He also looked into its significant history and it is an early reinforced concrete girder road bridge and a major civil engineering work. At the time of its construction it was the largest bridge of its kind in Australia, and it still remains the second largest both in total length and length of span of the reinforced concrete bridges built before World War II in Victoria and probably Australia. Constructed by Reinforced Concrete & Monier Pipe Construction Co. of which Mr John Monash (later Sir John) was a director and chief design engineer, and was responsible for the design of this bridge, Mr Percy Fairway of the company prepared the working drawings. Thanks Phillip for the and a little more about the place we love to call home - the Goulburn Murray. If you have a photo to share we would love to see your view of the world too, post here See more

12.01.2022 Great news for Benalla - Marjorie the mobile BreastScreen Service is returning, 19th -30th October. Bookings open, call BreastScreen 13 20 50.

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from all of us at Benalla Rural City Council. Our Customer Service Centre is closed from noon tomorrow (Christmas Eve) until Monday 4 January. For urgent enquiries, our after hours service is available on 03 5760 2600.

11.01.2022 Community members have told us what respect means to them as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Go to our page to explore what respect means to our community at benalla.vic.gov.au/16daysofactivism If you are experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence, help is available. You can access help 24/7 by calling Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or by visiting safesteps.org.au... If you are worried your behaviour might be harming your partner or family members, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 to speak to a specialist counsellor.

11.01.2022 Happy Days. The Splash Park is back open. Thank you all for your patience while we straightened out some errant pumps. It’s back running at full volume every day from 8am to 8pm. Enjoy.

11.01.2022 A message from our Mayor, Cr Danny Claridge

10.01.2022 A Christmas message from our Mayor, Cr Danny Claridge.

10.01.2022 Even though pools can officially reopen under COVID-19 restrictions, our pool has been using this time to improve. Work at the Benalla Aquatic Centre continues, including retiling, grouting, painting and repairs. The outdoor pool will be stripped and repainted, shade structures will be installed and repaired and there will be more painting in weeks to come. Stay up-to-date with works as they progress by following Benalla Aquatic Centre YMCA. We look forward to welcoming you back at the pools this summer.

08.01.2022 Applications for Community Infrastructure Grants open today. Eligible community groups can apply to Council for up to $20,000 to deliver community infrastructure projects. Go to our website to find out more about the grants:... http://ow.ly/vrAy50AY93m

08.01.2022 Always know what to do in a flood. The season is about to begin. Visit the SES Facebook page for up to date information about floods.

08.01.2022 It's with great disappointment that we must announce that the 2020 Benalla Festival has been cancelled. The safety of our community must come first. Under current restrictions, the Festival would not be allowed to go ahead. Planning for the 2021 Benalla Festival is already underway, with the Australian Government announcing $26,400 under the Festivals Australia program for The Village Festival of New Performance to deliver The Game, a large-scale, interactive community comp...etition that reinvents theatre sports. You can read more about the cancellation and plans for 2021 on our website. http://ow.ly/ZItR50B6VDw

08.01.2022 Elected candidates Danny Claridge, Peter Davis, Don Firth, Punarji Hewa Gunaratne, Bernie Hearn, Justin King and Gail O’Brien were tonight sworn in as councillors. Cr Claridge has been elected Mayor and Cr Hearn elected Deputy Mayor.

06.01.2022 Mayor, Cr Danny Claridge, has this message for our community in this week's Ensign.

06.01.2022 Are you having trouble paying your energy bills? Do you want to lower your energy costs? The Energy Assistance Program is designed to help eligible Victorians save on their electricity and gas bills. This service is independent of energy companies and supported by the Victorian Government. Read more about it here - http://ow.ly/9xEG50Cv6He

04.01.2022 We want to hear from you in the initial stages of developing the Council Plan. The Council Plan is our medium-term strategic plan. It lays out our objectives, ways to achieve the objectives, indicators for measuring progress and the resources required. Find out more and have your say about our direction over the next four years. ... www.benalla.vic.gov.au/Have-Your-Say/CouncilPlan2021-2025

03.01.2022 We're distributing $335,000 across 24 community projects as part of the Australian Government’s drought funding program. Read about the funding and see the list of recipients on our website at: http://ow.ly/f3oV50C4tRk

03.01.2022 After eight long months, Benalla Visitor Information Centre is reopening this Thursday (5 November) from 10am - 4pm. Hours will be Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4p...m. Conditions of entry apply in line with our COVID-safe plan: Maximum 2 people in the building at any one time. Visits limited to 15 minutes per patron. Contract tracing is required. Due to COVID restrictions, the Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum will remain closed. We look forward to welcoming all visitors to Benalla.

03.01.2022 A new sign on the outside wall of the Library promotes the national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service at 1800RESPECT. Read all about it on our website - http://ow.ly/5PeQ50AS4i6

02.01.2022 We are sooooo excited to be holding the market in Benalla.. With lots of local vendors as well as vendors from surrounding areas there is sure to be something f...or most anyone.. From Fresh pick Cherries from the farm, jumping castles for the kids, snow cones, crystals, jewellery, cakes and coffee, burgers and bbq and so much more.. come on down and spend the afternoon twilight with us... #sweetsummernightsmarket #BringCommunityTogether #Benalla #benallabotanicalgardens #SupportLocal #shoplocal #smallbusiness #family #familytime #familybusiness #community Benalla Botanical Gardens Benalla Rural City Council Fastsec Benalla Police Station

02.01.2022 Today is the last day to enrol to vote in the Council elections. We want everyone in our community to be heard. How to enrol to vote in local council elections videos in 10 languages: Arabic, Amharic, Cantonese, Dari, Dinka, Harazagi, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi and Vietnamese - VEC Youtube http://ow.ly/7ekQ50Bbimv... The VEC has also produced Easy English guides for the local council elections Easy English Worksheets to support learning remotely for people with disability or low English literacy are on the VEC website: http://ow.ly/MsRs50Bbilb The VEC website has 20 languages of translated information about election and enrolment forms Find more information on VEC's Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/electionsvic

02.01.2022 The Winton Solar Farm is producing community update newsletters. You can read the first one here: http://ow.ly/1gXp50B0S9w