Rural City of Wangaratta in Wangaratta, Victoria | Community organisation

Rural City of Wangaratta

Locality: Wangaratta, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5722 0888

Address: 62-68 Ovens Street 3677 Wangaratta, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We are bringing the fireworks to you this year! Celebrate the end of 2020 from your own backyard this year as the Rural City of Wangaratta community says goodbye to 2020 and welcome to 2021. Council will light up the sky with fireworks from three secret locations around Wangaratta, rather than the traditional event in Apex Park, which regularly attracts thousands of people. ... We really want to celebrate the end to such a challenging year. Locations will remain secret to avoid large gatherings, however most residents will be able to see them from their houses or local restaurants. On the night tune into Edge FM or 3NE for the top hits of 2020, sit back and enjoy, as we light the Wangaratta skies with a spectacular show. Fireworks will be let off between 9.30pm and 10.30pm. All safety precautions are in place and permits have been obtained. In the event of CFA code red or severe winds, the fireworks will be cancelled. We recommend that pet owners contain their furry friends indoors during this time. Residents are also urged to abide by Covid-19 regulations guiding the number of people that can gather in a household at one time. For more information about the event go to: wangaratta.vic.gov.au/nye NYE 2019 image by Nicole Fulton.

25.01.2022 Meet Lorna! Lorna Cheong has been one of our lovely community care clients for the past four and a half years. Recently as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival 120 kitting and crochet packs were handed out to our most isolated seniors by our Community Care Team. ... What do you value about the community care service? "My carer Alissa is so good at her work and is a great help to me. She is very caring and interested in her clients". How are you coping with the restrictions? "That visitors have not been allowed. Luckily I have great neighbors as we are able to speak to one another. It has been a very lonely time, so I enjoy keeping my self busy knitting." Lorna is pictured with many of her beautiful knitting creations. With the wool from the Seniors Festival Project she is now making up smaller beanies for premature bubs at the hospital. You are remarkable Lorna! Council's aged care team look after approximately 1500 clients throughout the municipality. If you know anyone that needs services call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. #CelebratingOurCommunity #agedcare #VicSeniorsFestival #InTheGroove #togetherwangcan

23.01.2022 | ATTENTION CITY WARD VOTERS | Got your ballot pack for council elections in the mail and wondering what happens with your vote? Every vote counts and this video from the Victorian Electoral Commission explains how proportional representation works.... https://youtu.be/whYFjkCZHI8

23.01.2022 With home renovations enjoying a renaissance in 2020, many of us have found ourselves reaching for the paint brushes and making improvements to our homes. This has kept Annie Heetel and the team at Haymes Paint Shop Wangaratta hard at work, bringing a welcome distraction to a year of hardship. With life now resuming somewhat normality, Annie and the team are incredibly grateful to the local community for their willingness to support local businesses and are happily welcoming ...customers back in store. How has the Wangaratta community helped you/your club through Covid-19? We are very fortunate that our business has flourished in this environment. The restrictions certainly served as motivation for home renovations and we are so grateful that our community chose to get their paint from us. Shopping local is so important during times like these and as a proud family business, we are so pleased that people chose to shop with us and keep us going during these difficult times. What’s one change you’ve experienced that you’d like to keep post-Covid-19? The main change to our business was the implementation of contactless delivery and payments over the phone. We even got to a stage where we were dropping paint at people’s doorsteps! While it can be hard selling paint over the phone, given that many people like to see the colours in person and get that in store experience, it’s a good option for those who know exactly what they’re after. We will definitely keep it going moving forward. What are you most looking forward to as restrictions ease? Personally, I am really looking forward to things being a little more relaxed and having contact with friends and family again. I’m excited to visit our fabulous local eateries and wineries, enjoy meals out with friends and have the kids over for a swim, especially now the summer weather is on the way! All of us have struggled without regular contact with our friends and family, it will be nice to have and have people over to visit again. I am particularly forward to meeting my nephew’s new baby!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Damien French who has just won our CBD artist photo competition. The competition was inspired by the new "Weave" (a.k.a Memorable Welcome) at the Railway Station entrance on Norton Street. Thank you to everyone who entered and voted. Here is your top 10 images.... #togetherwangcan #CelebratingOurCommunity Wangaratta Art Gallery

22.01.2022 Are your bins usually collected on Fridays? No organics and garbage bins will be collected on Christmas day. These bins will be collected on Saturday 26th of December. Recycling bins collection stay unchanged for Christmas day.... Make sure your bins are out by 5:30 AM on the 25th and 26th of December. No changes in bins collection on New Year’s day. Share the information with your neighbour's, and Merry Christmas!

22.01.2022 North East Family Day Care formally know as Family Day Care Wangaratta has a new look and are currently recruiting educators now. Contact North East Family Daycare on 03 5721 7879 if you would like more information.... #togetherwangcan

22.01.2022 Deemed an essential service, the team at Ricky Chops Barber Shop have been fortunate to remain in work all throughout 2020, even adding a new apprentice barber to their stocks and look forward to providing the community with their next COVID-safe chop! How is your business coping with the current restrictions? While the restrictions have certainly changed the way we operate, our team adapted really well. We even had an apprentice barber join our team, he’s been a fantastic ...addition and has handled the situation exceptionally well, all things being considered. Cleanliness has always been a high priority for us and our procedures have remained much the same all throughout this year. We took steps to reduce the spread by reducing the number of clients in our salon, wearing masks and practicing social distancing. We also implemented a touch point cleaning schedule, where our staff wipe down high touch zones like door handles and benches at regular intervals and removed shared items like magazines and books. What is one thing the pandemic has taught and prepared you for? The value of our wonderful community and the importance of banding together has really rung true this year. No matter how small or large the scale, each person can make a valuable difference. I hope to be more present and resilient on a personal and business scale, now and into the future. What are you looking forward to once restrictions are eased? A big part of our service is caring for client facial hair, whether it be a traditional hot towel cut throat razer shave or a classic moustache shape. Due to mandatory face masks, we haven’t been able to offer this service. When face masks are no longer required, it will definitely be a day of celebration in store! #togetherwangcan

21.01.2022 In the lead up to Ride2Work day on the 21st of October... we thought we would do something different..... Another photo competition!! Yes... well maybe not so different. Win one of 2 x $50 vouchers to our local cycling stores. So budding photographers... we need a photo, of you or your bubble of friends or family riding on your favorite bike track! ... If you would like to join the fun, share your photo in the comments section below with the hashtags #ride2work #ridewangaratta. Entries close at midday on Wednesday 20th of October. Your photo must be taken within the municipality of the Rural City of Wangaratta, by a resident of our beautiful region! Images will be gathered and shared on the 21st of October for the community to choose. Two gift vouchers for $50 will be waiting for the winners. One voucher to use at RockN'Road Bicycle Shop and the other one to use at West End Cycles. (Photos attached to this main post are for inspiration only and will now be part of the competition entries.) If you would like to join the Wangaratta Ride2Work chat community - join the public discussion group via this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313538629940084/?ref=share #celebratingourcommunity #ride2work #ridewangaratta

21.01.2022 We've had an amazing response so far to our call for people to join Shape Wangaratta. Shape Wangaratta is a new community panel that will help drive the future direction of our municipality. We would like a large group of diverse people from all ages and backgrounds to help us plan for the future.... As a panel member, you will have the opportunity to share your views on specific topics by participating in activities like surveys, focus groups, workshops or interviews. It’s up to you how much you participate and what you share your thoughts and opinions about. All participation is voluntary. Apply before 4 December by following the below link: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/shapewangaratta

20.01.2022 What we read has a strong influence on how we think. Here is a great selection of books that challenge gender stereotypes and give characters non-traditional roles. Visit the wonderful staff at the Wangaratta Library to borrow these books and many others that challenge gender stereotypes and promote gender equality. #togetherwangcan #CallItOut... Wangaratta Library

19.01.2022 It is your turn to vote We have picked the top 25 photos sent in, now its your turn! We are looking for the best artistic image from our beautiful Wangaratta CBD area.... The winner will receive a $100 Harvey Norman Gift Voucher. Voting closes this Friday the 15th of January at 12noon. To vote, just "like" your favorite image(s) attached. #togetherwangcan #CelebratingOurCommunity

18.01.2022 It's competiton time! 100 Rinaldo's Ice-creams to give away!!! The Yeti and Mike the Mike have asked Primary School Children across the region to create artwork to represent Christmas, lights and their favorite Yeti! So if you are in Grade 6 or below, ask your carers to upload a image of your Christmas Artwork. Include your first name, school, age and the hashtag #lightupwangaratta... The 100 most liked artworks will win a double scoop of goodness from the Rinaldos team. Pencils, paints, confetti, we do not care what you use! Just make it festive... And then join us on the 5th of December when we light up Wangaratta!! For more information go to Wangaratta.vic.gov.au #lightupwangaratta #togetherwangcan 102.1 Edge FM 1566 3NE Wangaratta Chronicle Rinaldo's Casa Cucina

17.01.2022 Smiles and success on the weekend as the Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association held their first interclub competition in the new 50m outdoor pool. 200 swimmers from over 15 clubs competed and gave the pool and management a huge tick of approval. To find out more about our new pool facilities go to: https://www.wsac.vic.gov.au/... #togetherwangcan #CelebratingOurCommunity Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre Beechworth Swimming Club Albury North / Lavington Swimming Club Corowa Sharks Swimming Club Corryong Amateur Swimming Club GT Aquatics swimming club Myrtleford Swim Club Tallangatta Swimming Club Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club Wangaratta Stingrays Swim Club Inc. Wodonga Amateur Swimming Club Wodonga City Swimming Club Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club

16.01.2022 Last chance to Vote! Like your favorite photo's by 12noon tomorrow (Friday 15th Jan)

16.01.2022 We are nearly there! The Mitchell Avenue Children’s Garden is on track to open early December. Jump, run, dig, hide, climb... this area is designed to let Children’s imagination and creativity come to life. ... The giant stick creature is almost complete! The winning stick creature stories, developed by Our Lady’s & Yarrunga Primary School students will soon be on display for you to go on a hunt and find when we open. #togetherwangcan #CelebratingOurCommunity Yarrunga Primary School

16.01.2022 What perfect timing for the Wangaratta Art Gallery to re-open its doors today. The Gallery is currently sharing a ‘behind the scenes’ experience of the Wangaratta Art Gallery Digitisation Project. Our Gallery staff Inga and Susan are working closely with photographer Erin Davis -Hartwig and Conservator Sherryn Vardy. From today, the Gallery is back to its normal hours of Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 4pm. A Covid-safe plan is in place and currently there is a limit of 20 people at ...a time in the Gallery. Be sure to visit and see the team in action.

14.01.2022 The Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club has experienced many twists and turns this year, starting off with air quality issues from the summer bushfires and continued changes to government restrictions in light of the pandemic. Despite all of these setbacks, club President Barry Sullivan, explains how the club is stronger and more popular than ever. How has the club been impacted this year? Activities at the clubs have been ever-changing all year, firstly with play being affected by p...oor air quality from the bushfires. As soon as we passed this hurdle, the pandemic arrived and we have been stop-start ever since. Restrictions meant that coaching, competitive tennis and access to clubhouse facilities were completely stopped during the height of the pandemic. How has the tennis club had to adapt its activities? The club has worked diligently to return to tennis safely in accordance with government restrictions and following best practice from Tennis Australia, Tennis Victoria and the Rural City of Wangaratta. Everything from tennis coaching to the operations of club facilities have been re-vamped to ensure that club members and those using the facilities can stay safe. We even have to keep tennis balls in quarantine once they have been used, with separate sets of tennis balls used for hit up and play! What has easing of restrictions meant for the club? As tennis is a non-contact sport and is considered ‘low risk’ activity, tennis has managed to bounce back a lot more quickly than other sporting codes. Tennis has been one of the few leisure activities allowed during restrictions, so we have experienced an overwhelming amount of interest memberships and competitive player numbers are higher than ever before. We have twice the number of teams than we normally would for some competitions our team of volunteers has grown and memberships are at an all-time high. It’s wonderful to see so many people rediscovering their love for tennis!

13.01.2022 Update: return to onsite work From 18 Jan: - up to 50% of office workers who are not in the public service can return to on-site work - up to 25% of public ...service workers can return to on-site work - face masks are not required to be worn in offices For more information, visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks-and-office-wo

13.01.2022 It was a perfect day to celebrate the opening of the new 50m pool, splash pad and warm water pool! Councillor's and their family and friends were on site to welcome the community for this monumental day. Mayor Dean Rees son, Ollie pressed the button for the first time to start the Splash Pad going. Whilst Poppy (Cr Jack Herry's daughter) pictured below was one of the first in the water and gave it the tick of approval. ... The pool is open until 7pm tonight and the splash pad until 6pm, so come on down and check it out! All the opening hours are available on the WSAC website https://www.wsac.vic.gov.au/About-us/Opening-hours If you’re planning to come along and try out the new pools please remember that there is still a cap on the number of people we can have in the centre and in each pool, so depending on demand, you may need to be patient. #togetherwangcan #celebratingourcommunity Wangaratta Stingrays Swim Club Inc. Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club Lions Club of Wangaratta

12.01.2022 Congratulations to our contractors Browns on an amazing feat in delivering the Wangaratta Aquatic Project in a challenging 2020. Some low-key celebrations will be held this weekend, with the new 50m pool, splash pad and warm water pool available for community use from today. If you’re planning to come along and try out the new pools please remember that there is still a cap on the number of people we can have in the centre and in each pool, so depending on demand, you may n...eed to be patient. The facilities will be there for years to come and if you can’t make it this weekend, then make sure you visit over the coming weeks. Opening hours are available on the WSAC website https://www.wsac.vic.gov.au/Home

11.01.2022 The Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre in partnership with the Wangaratta Arts Council are bringing you LIVE and FREE to your lounge room, Steinway on Stage at Home with Talia McLauren. Their doors may still be closed, but it is not going to stop them from entertaining our community. Steinway on stage - live and free in your lounge room. See the link below for more details. ... Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre

11.01.2022 Schools back... and so is the Walk to School Program. Walk to School is a great way for us to get back on track by establishing new routines that not only keep us healthy and active, but also create opportunities for us to see and support our friends and neighbours. Weather you walk, skip, dance, scoot or ride to school, its all part of being active.... For more information on the program go to: https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au #WalktoSchool #activetravel #celebratingourcommunity

10.01.2022 Meet Carlos and Nicholas, two of our Visitor information Centre team making life easy for you this Christmas! They have pulled together some of the best produce the region has to offer and bundled them up in beautifully presented Christmas hampers. Pre-prepared hampers ranging from $30 to $80. Or for a truly special gift, pick your own products with the custom-made service.... They also has gifts for the little ones including friendly koalas, colorful pencil cases or a returning boomerang. Open 10am- 4pm 7 days a week, drop into the Information Centre at 100 Murphy street, or order online via the link below. https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au//2020-VIC-Hamper-Order- #togetherwangcan #CelebratingOurCommunity

08.01.2022 Meet Denise! Denise has joined Council in the new role of Community Resilience and Recovery Coordinator, working with communities impacted by the January 2020 bushfires. How are you enjoying the move to Wangaratta? ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 We’re on the hunt for some little locals to help promote the beautiful city of Wangaratta in an upcoming campaign! We are looking for kids aged 6 to 10 years old who have all different interest and hobbies. We want to hear why they love living in Wangaratta. Whether they’ve moved from the big smoke, another town or have always lived here, we want to hear about it and why Wangaratta is special to them. To find out more about this opportunity and apply, visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/littlelocals

08.01.2022 Detox your Home is a free and convenient service for householders to safely dispose of unwanted toxic chemicals. Detox your Home is a contactless, drive-through service providing free disposal of toxic household chemicals such as solvents, poisons, cleaning products, fertilisers and car care products. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. To register for the upcoming Wangaratta event at the Council Works Depot (51-69 Newman Street, Wangaratta) on Sat 24 October 2020 (9am to 12n...oon) visit https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Event-locations-and Registrations close at 3pm on Friday 23 October 2020. Detox your Home events are delivered by Sustainability Victoria and councils. #togetherwangcan

08.01.2022 Lets get sustainable and crafty this Christmas!

07.01.2022 Living in the land of opportunities. Expressions of interest are now open for the lease of a new commercial hangar at our Wangaratta Aerodrome. Click here to find out more information and about this exciting opportunity and the future upgrades now in progress at the Aerodrome. https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/publicnotices... Applications close Monday 30th of November 2020.

07.01.2022 It's heating up - so keep hydrated! Unfortunately our drinking fountains throughout Wangaratta remain switched off due to Covid-19 restrictions. So please make sure you bring a full bottle of water with you when heading out for long periods.... #togetherwangcan See more

06.01.2022 Awesome news to start the week! If you haven't already heard, Wangaratta's Seniors Festival had a massive success with a knitting project. Our Community Care team gave out over 200 knitting and crochet packs to many of their seniors clients. Thanks to a Seniors Festival Program supported by the Victorian Seniors Festival. ... Now many of our knitters have started to return their crafts to the Wangaratta Library team, who will share these beautiful garments with local Charities such as the Carevan. Pictured below is Trudy Cornish from the Wangaratta Carevan, Jennifer Longman from our Community Care team and Annette Hanley from Wangaratta library. They are just a few of the many people involved in making this "gift that keeps giving" work. One lovely knitter wrote on the cute yellow knitted car " I hope you love this toy as much as I loved making it"... #togetherwangcan #celebratingrcommunity #agedcare #VicSeniorsFestival #inthegroove Wangaratta Library Carevan Wangaratta Inc

05.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that Wangaratta Art Gallery will re-open to the public as from tomorrow, Thursday November 12. Our normal open hours immediately... return and we are ready to welcome you back ! We are open, Tuesdays- Sunday 10am 4pm, closed public holidays and during exhibition installs. There’s heaps happening behind the doors and we can now invite you to come in and see firsthand. We are currently sharing a ‘behind the scenes’ experience of the Wangaratta Art Gallery Digitisation Project. We are bringing out many gems that you may never have seen before, so be sure to drop in. We also want to ensure our visitors that the safety of our visitors and staff are a priority, we have a COVID safe plan in place and are following all of the DHHS guidelines. Can’t wait to see you soon.

04.01.2022 In a year that started with bushfires then segued into a global pandemic, Michelle & Phil Ross diversified their farm vineyard business by buying the Redbank wine label from Yalumba (together with partners from Buller Wines). Michelle & Phil then purchased one of Milawa’s most celebrated and historic buildings, the Old Emu Inn and they’re excited to offer locals and visitors their newly opened Redbank Wines Cellar Door and Milawa Providore Tea Rooms. Can you tell us a bit abo...ut your new business and what motivated you to start it? Initially, we were motivated to start our business because we were looking for a venue to operate Redbank Wines Cellar Door. Once we toured the building, we fell in love with the property which includes an old barn and a shed that once housed Milawa’s roller-skating rink! The entire property has a unique history and it’s very well known amongst locals and tourists, which has fortunately created a lot of interest in what we’re doing. With the extra rooms in the building, we decided to use some for tea rooms (more like a lunch-time café) and the rest we turned into bed & breakfast accommodation. How have you coped with many challenges this year has presented? It has been a very challenging year. Between the bushfires and COVID-19, we had to deal with everything from guest cancellations at our farm bed & breakfast to the grapes from some of our vineyards getting smoke taint. While it has been hard, the down time has given us the opportunity to make really exciting changes. We were able to keep our team from our farm employed with the building and property renovations, keeping everyone occupied and working during an incredibly stressful time. How excited are you to share your business with the community? We were very excited to open our doors recently. We’ve had a lot of amazing feedback from the community so far, telling us how wonderful the building looks. We’re looking forward to establishing our place as somewhere locals can come for an early morning coffee, a bite to eat or some wine. It’s so exciting watching this baby come to life, we have such a wonderful team and bringing it all together has been an amazing experience.

04.01.2022 These are just the best To celebrate the lead up to our #lightupwangaratta event, the Yeti asked Primary School students across Wangaratta to help light up the internet. And they did not disappoint! Here are just a handful of the amazing artwork uploaded by Cathedral College and Appin Park Primary. You can find all of the entries so far by searching #lightupwangaratta on Facebook. ... The Yeti has 100 Rinaldo's ice creams to give away to the top 100 artists. Don't forget to join us this Saturday night as we get to explore and vote on our favorite Christmas lights! See you there...(event poster at the end of the photos attached) #togetherwangcan #lightupwangaratta Cathedral College Wangaratta Appin Park Primary School

03.01.2022 KIDS COMPETITION TIME In an emergency we might not have time to pack or find things that are important to us. That’s why everyone should pack an emergency kit in advance. Not only is it easy, it’s a great way to talk to kids about emergencies and help them feel prepared and less anxious. The colouring sheet attached is a great way to start the conversation with kids about packing an emergency box. We want to encourage that conversation by running a colouring co...ntest for kids in the Rural City of Wangaratta. The colouring contest will run until 14 December. To enter, upload a photo of the coloured in page along with your child’s first name and age only in the comments. 10 winners will be randomly chosen on December 15. Prizes include vouchers for Toyworld, Booktique, WSAC and more! Copies have been sent out to local schools, and can be picked up from Customer Service at the Council offices. For more information about packing your emergency box: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepa/what-to-take-with-you For more information on talking to kids about emergencies: https://www.redcross.org.au//resourc/resources-for-parents or https://www.redcross.org.au//Talking-with-Children-Before- Thanks to Me & Em Graphic Design for designing our colouring page. #bereadywang #togetherwangcan Wangaratta Sports Aquatic Centre Fire Rescue Victoria Garry Nash & Co. CFA (Country Fire Authority) Victoria Police Toyworld Wangaratta Booktique

03.01.2022 We are not done yet!! Are you enjoying the Pump Track? But wait there’s more. Skate Park and Parkour equipment is coming to Mitchell Ave! Creating a key Youth Park in the reserve. ... Do you want to be involved? Council is seeking expression of interests to participate in the community engagement panel, please email [email protected] to register your interest. #ConnectingOurCommunity #togetherwangcan

02.01.2022 This Saturday night....jump in your car, switch on your radio, tune into Edge FM or 3NE and head off to check out the houses decorated with Christmas Lights!!! There’s a $500 Bunning's gift voucher up for grabs for the house voted by you as the best and 3 x $50 prizes for runners up. All you must do is go to our RCOW Facebook page on the night and like your favourite house or which one is best decorated and the home with the most likes will win. You have until Sunday t...he 13th Dec to vote, with the winners announced Mon the 14th Dec Don’t forget you too can win a prize; we’ve got 3 x $50 vouchers from local businesses to give away. Pop a photo up on Facebook of your festive dressed up carload and you could be in the running to win a voucher!! #lightupwangaratta #togetherwangcan 102.1 Edge FM 1566 3NE Wangaratta Chronicle Rinaldo's Casa Cucina Bunnings Warehouse Australia

02.01.2022 Jump for joy!!! Have you heard Apex Park will be transformed to a regional park for all ages and abilities? Including Parkour equipment and an Adventure Playground that everyone can use!! Want to be involved? Council is seeking expression of interests to participate in the community engagement panel, please email [email protected] to register your interest.... #CelebratingOurCommunity #togetherwangcan *Images for demonstration purposes only

02.01.2022 Wangaratta'a Railway Precinct is being transformed, with thousands of shrubs and trees being planted in Norton and Cusack streets adding to the amazing streetscape changes. From next week (19 October onwards) more changes are coming, with no parking along the length of Docker Street between Norton Street and Ovens Street. This is to allow the major road works in Docker Street to continue safely.