Benalla Ensign

Since 1868, The Ensign has been a trusted weekly newspaper for the Benalla community. As a member of the McPherson Media Group, this publication focuses on providing up-to-date local news and sports coverage, available in both print and digital formats. The Ensign is dedicated to maintaining high editorial standards while also offering engaging features and essential information that support a vibrant regional community.

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Euroa link to crash involving allegedly stolen car

3 days ago | benallaensign.com.au | Monique Preston

A man allegedly crashed a stolen car after fleeing from police on Thursday, June 5. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Police allege the Volkswagen Tiguan was being driven erratically along the Hume Fwy in Euroa just before 11am. Police allege the vehicle was stolen from an address in Werribee on May 28.
All Abilities carnival another huge success

6 days ago | benallaensign.com.au | Alexander Dabb

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Benalla All Abilities Football Carnival, Sunday saw teams from the Football Integration Development Association’s Northern Conference descend on the showgrounds for the event’s second edition.
Saints no match for high flying Eagles

6 days ago | benallaensign.com.au | Alexander Dabb

Benalla has slumped to a seventh loss in its 2025 Goulburn Valley League campaign, going down to a polished Mansfield outfit away from home on Saturday. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Having shown plenty across multiple matches before the interleague bye, claiming a win over Tatura and pushing sides like Euroa and even Rochester deep into the contest, the Saints travelled to Mansfield in the hopes of pulling off a High Country heist.
Hundreds of blankets, quilts and doonas donated to Waminda House for those in need

6 days ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

The Benalla community’s response to being asked to donate blankets to those in need was so strong that Bendigo Bank needed an extra trailer to deliver them to Waminda Community House. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The Rose City’s annual blanket drive, organised by Bendigo Bank’s Kelly Wallace and Waminda Community House manager Leeane Bullard, has seen hundreds of good quality blankets, quilts and doonas donated.
Saints break hoodoo for first win

6 days ago | benallaensign.com.au | Alexander Dabb

For the first time in nearly two years, Benalla’s A-grade netball side has tasted victory on the court, securing a win over Mansfield on the road on Saturday to end a 679-day drought.
Historic Benalla building with a notorious past finds new owner

1 week ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

In 1877, 16-year-old Ned Kelly was being escorted to the Benalla courthouse. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Escaping his captors, he ran across the road, into 64a Arundel St, where he took a local bootmaker hostage. In 2025, nearly 150 years later, that infamous building has been sold — and one of the new owners is a descendant of Ned.
Farmers spared from emergency services levy hike, but only temporarily

1 week ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

The Victorian Government will cap its recently introduced Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy at the 2024/25 rate for all primary production properties for the coming financial year. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The unpopular ESVF led to protests as thousands descended on the steps of parliament to voice concerns.
From the archives - The 1984 Benalla Show

1 week ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

One of the most anticipated events on the Benalla Calendar, since its inception in 1878, is the town’s annual agricultural show. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content In 1984, the Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society held its 106th show. The Benalla Ensign was there to capture these photos.
Are you prepared to keep campfires safe on the long weekend?

1 week ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to be safe around campfires.
Underpass to be removed as Benalla Station upgrades continue

1 week ago | benallaensign.com.au | Simon Ruppert

John Holland will continue works within the Benalla Station Precinct during June. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Those will include: Demolition of the pedestrian underpass on the Railway Pl side of Benalla Station in late JuneUtility relocations and connectionsRemoval of redundant track and signalling infrastructureApproved tree and vegetation removalDelivery of construction materials including rail and sleepers.