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Cr Ian Ross returns to council after leave of absence for health matters.

Cr Ross returns to council

The Horsham Rural City Council's Monday, February 23, meeting had a full complement of councillors for the first time in several months, with Cr Ian Ross returning after leave of

2 March, 2026

Horsham’s $3 million City Oval netball redevelopment is ready for round one. The new Hocking Street Community Pavilion, which includes change rooms, umpire areas, a social space and accessible amenities, was officially opened by Victorian Senator Jana Stewart and Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss.

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Modern, safe and secure: $3m netball pavilion officially opened

Dimboola resident La Vergne Lehmann has experience of working in the waste management industry, and welcomed the introduction of the Food Organics and Garden Organics bin service moving closer to implementation in Hindmarsh Shire. She said it was challenging for rural shires to comply with the Victorian Government requirement to have a FOGO waste collection serviuce up and running by the deadline next year, with transport and processing costs high.

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The pressure of not forgoing FOGO

Rail freight concerns after Sunshine Hub changes

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Council raises alarm over Sunshine rail changes

Roads inside Donald Mine Footprint will be permanently closed

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Four roads to close within Donald mining licence

Renowned artist Adnate has returned to Sheep Hills with a new work honouring the late Uncle Jack Kennedy, a Wotjobaluk Elder, WWII veteran, and lifelong advocate for Aboriginal rights. Free to Read

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Uncle Jack Kennedy honoured in new silo artwork by Adnate

Corellas will be the target of scare guns in Edenhope as a coordinated and humane approach aimed at preventing long-term roosting and minimising damage across the town.

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Edenhope Corella dispersal program

The Horsham Rural City Council has joined a united push to rethink proposed rail changes that could affect freight movements through the Wimmera.

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Concerning changes to rail freight

Reliable roads, strong services and careful financial management sit at the heart of West Wimmera Shire Council priorities for the year ahead.

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Roads, services top West Wimmera Shire Council's 2026 agenda

During the premier's visit to Natimuk, HRCC Mayor Brian Klowss can be seen speaking with a group of young farmers who fought on private appliances at Natimuk on January 9.. For most of them it was their first experience fighting a fire and certainly one with a FDI 5 times greater than catastrophic.

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Horsham mayor lauded for fire recovery role

A long-awaited report exploring an Alternative Truck Route around Horsham is set to be released publicly in February, with council stressing no decision has been made yet.

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Horsham Rural City Council to release truck route study for public feedback

The Horsham Rural City Council CEO Gail Gatt(middle) assured the community that all current and former employees remain subject to their legal and contractual obligations.

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Council CEO assures community

HRCC mayor Brian Klowss (right) said the council has been actively working to secure the best outcome for the community

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Mayor calls on minister for mine assurances

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