Benalla owes much to volunteers and this National Volunteer Week, May 21 to 27, is a great opportunity to celebrate the many ways they support the town. Out of an estimated population of 13,900 residents, more than 3,600 people have volunteered their time in one way or another. That equates…

Benalla Toy Library has closed its doors after serving the Benalla community for over 40 years. During that time the volunteer organisation has given pleasure to countless children, allowing them access to high quality educational toys to explore and enjoy. In the last decade, however, toys have become more affordable…

Over 70 young people and their families recently braved a wet and windy day to try out many sports and activities available in Benalla. Fun ‘Come and Try’ sessions for archery, astronomy, Auskick, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cubs, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, Benalla Leo’s, Little Athletics, netball, Scouts, soccer,…

Benalla College Hands on Learning students travelled to Melbourne’s Parliament House to join schools from across Victoria for the opening of a special showcase of their ingenious building projects on Tuesday 27 March. The showcase in Queens Hall featured musical instruments made by Benalla P-12 College students, along with a…

Since moving to Benalla in 1991 Sally’s time has been devoted to family, their olive farm and community. Sally has contributed greatly to many aspects of Benalla’s growth and development through her volunteer service to many education, philanthropic, environmental and horticultural projects. Sally’s strong sense of community has included affiliation…

The William Buckland Foundation’s collaboration with Benalla’s Tomorrow Today Foundation is breaking new ground in philanthropy, according to its Chairman, Mr Sandy Clark. “As a perpetual charitable foundation, the low interest loan we have provided to Tomorrow Today, to help it purchase the Cecily Court property, reflects new trends in…