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

Concerning changes to rail freight

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

7 February, 2026

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

HRCC mayor Brian Klowss, (centre) the Premier Jacinta Allan and Disaster Recovery minister Vick Ward with members of the Natimuk community after the January 9 fires.

Horsham Rural City Council mayor's message to community

Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss.

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Looking back on a year of progress, pride and planning

Judy and Stan Ellis took a helicopter ride to map out their plan for the new Horsham bypass.

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Resident takes to the sky for new Horsham bypass route

Dimboola kids Sierra, 12, Charlie, 11, and Hattie,11, are making a splash, beating extreme weather with a swim in the Dimboola Swimming Pool.

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Council to host pool parties in 2026

Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean says youth, safety and infrastructure were key priorities in 2025, with projects completed from Warracknabeal to Murtoa and Rupanyup.

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Mayor reflects on a year of progress

Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss looks to a new year with progress and planning.

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A year of progress, pride and planning for Horsham Rural City Council

the Horshasm by-pass back on the agenda for 2026

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Council places bypass on the table

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