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Mayoral Matters
This month's Mayoral report will be a shorter account than what I normally contribute.
11 March, 2026
General News
Farm protection bill before parliament
Dr Anne Webster, Member for Mallee, has introduced a bill to protect Australia’s prime agricultural land from...
10 March, 2026
Local News
Field Days bounce back after rain
DESPITE the cancellation of the first day after over 100 millimetres of...
Local News
Cycling veteran rolls back into Horsham
A 79-year-old world traveller, Armando Basile, rolled into Horsham again...
Local News
Family Fun
In our demanding and digital world, families find themselves travelling...
Council
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...
2 March, 2026
Modern, safe and secure: $3m netball pavilion officially opened
Horsham’s $3 million City Oval netball redevelopment is officially open,...
Local News
The pressure of not forgoing FOGO
The recent decision by Hindmarsh Shire Council to implement a Food...
Local News
Council raises alarm over Sunshine rail changes
Proposed changes to the rail hub at Sunshine and the potential impact on...
Rural
New initiative links vets with farmers
Young veterinarians will soon gain hands-on farm experience through a new pilot program, FarmVet Connect, which is...
3 September, 2025
Local News
Longy cattle show in Melbourne Show
Longerenong Agricultural College student Lucy Sharp will step into the...
Local News
Meat industry weighs in on renewables
Wind turbines and solar energy systems were added to the Livestock...
Longerenong College Open Day draws hundreds from across states
WITH a strong motivation to "cultivate careers in agriculture",...




