Natimuk arts group awarded $400,000 funding Published on 23 December 2025 The grant recognises the not-for-profit group as one of Victoria’s principal regional arts organisations – one of only 17 regional recipients awarded under the Government’s Creative Enterprises Program for 2026-2029. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A year of progress, pride and planning for Horsham Rural City Published on 22 December 2025 Council embraced 2025 as a year of opportunity and renewal, following the election of a new Council and the employment of a new CEO. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fire Prevention inspections continuing Published on 19 December 2025 Property owners who have completed initial works may need to undertake further maintenance to ensure their blocks remain compliant during the Fire Danger Period. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to lobby Senate on Aerodrome funding Published on 19 December 2025 Councillors at Monday’s meeting unanimously endorsed a draft submission to a Parliamentary inquiry which is to look into the aviation sector’s ability to deliver reliable and affordable services to rural, regional and remote communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Win a Meet and Greet with the Freestyle Kings Published on 17 December 2025 Headlined by modern-day Evel Knievel himself, Robbie Maddison, Freestyle Kings Live is set to ignite Horsham’s City Oval on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Introduces Bike Patrols to Strengthen Community Safety Published on 17 December 2025 The new initiative is part of Council’s broader Domestic Animal Management Plan, which aims to strengthen Council’s ability to address nuisance behaviours and improve safety for both residents and their pets. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Horsham Council Approves New Approach for Highway Bypass Planning. Published on 16 December 2025 Horsham Rural City Council will commence a fresh approach to planning of a highway bypass of the Horsham urban area in early 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to trial locally-sourced gravel Published on 16 December 2025 Works are scheduled to commence early next year, once formal approvals have been completed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council services over Christmas and new year Published on 15 December 2025 Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. There will be some changes to opening hours and services in December/January Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council welcomes ESVF levy freeze Published on 12 December 2025 The decision, announced as part of the Government’s Budget update, follows extensive lobbying by Council’s across the state, including Horsham Rural City Council. Tagged as: , Media Releases