General History and What We Do

Some Facts About the Council

Wodonga:  An Aboriginal name signifying bulrushes.

Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial Government agreed to ratepayers’ petitions to have their part severed from the Yackandandah Shire and form a new municipality.

In 1973 the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe.

In 1994, the council sought to retain the name in a new authority and so the Wodonga Rural City Council was born. However, the commissioners decided in 1995 that, to give the city a fresh image, the term ‘rural’ be dropped from use except where there was a legal requirement.

In December 2003, the council applied to rename the council removing the term "rural" and it is now legally Wodonga City Council. The marketing name for the Council is "City of Wodonga".

Population: 35,000

Area: 430 sq km

Employees: 234

Floral Emblem: Pink Heath 

Fauna: Leadbeatters Possum

Some of the things we do:

  • Collection of rates from property owners
  • Issue Planning and Building permits
  • Planning for the future of the city (Strategic and Social)
  • Local laws covering domestic animals
  • Enforce parking regulations
  • Provide Street stall permits
  • Immunisation/Health regulations
  • Maternal and Child Health Services
  • Education – Preschool centres
  • Construction of roads, parks and footpaths
  • Parks and Gardens maintenance
  • Sport and Recreation planning
  • Manage the Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre
  • Co-ordinate garbage and recycling collection
  • Council meetings
  • Oversee Local Government regulations
  • Marketing/Public Relations/Promotions and Events/Community Information
  • Youth Services
  • Services for Aged and Disability: Home Care/ Meals on Wheels/ Home Maintenance
  • Saleyards  - Wodonga Livestock Exchange - sales
  • Exhibition Centre at Showgrounds – Hire for events and exhibitions
  • Arts Space Wodonga - a community space - Hire for arts and cultural events 
  • Gateway Village - historic and tourist precinct - shops for lease
  • Community Centres
  • Support Tourism via Destination Albury Wodonga


 


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