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Benalla will mark the occasion a little earlier to ensure local businesses, services and community members can take part.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flag Raising Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>When:\u00a0<\/strong>4pm, Thursday 14 May 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Benalla Civic Centre, 13 Mair Street, Benalla.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Afternoon Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>When:\u00a0<\/strong>Following Flag Raising Ceremony<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Benalla Visitor Information Centre, 14 Mair Street, Benalla.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn said the day is an important reminder of the role communities play in creating safe and inclusive spaces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIDAHOBIT is about standing with our community as a whole and showing that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and included,\u201d Cr Hearn said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we come together like this, we send a clear message that Benalla Rural City is a community where people can be themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of the week\u2019s activities, the community is invited to a free screening of the Academy Award\u2013winning film Moonlight at Benalla Cinema at 12.30pm, Sunday 17 May. 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