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Ken Hateley is grateful to the farmers from near and far who donated hay for his sheep after the Grass Flat Fire on January 9 destroyed his paddocks.

Ken Hateley unsure about his fire damaged paddocks

Ken Hateley stands on the tiny remaining piece of land surrounding his home that escaped the January 9 Grass Flat fire.

28 February, 2026

Western Victoria MP Jacinta Ermacora with the Blaze Aid team during her visit to Natimuk.

Jacinta Ermacora visits fireground

Rebuilding has begun after the Grass Flat fires, with Blaze Aid crews, including Jill, Ell, John, Terry and Peter, supporting farmers in Natimuk, Quantong and Vectis.

Blaze Aid restores hope one fence line at a time

Dr Felix Ritson addresses the recent fires and the impact on wellbeing in this week's column.

Call the doctor: Coping after catastrophe

Michael and Net Sudholz with sons Kane and Jake lost their home in the Friday fires in Natimuk.

Veteran CFA volunteer recounts seven-minute blaze that destroyed home

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

Natimuk Historical Society president Pat Ford said the January 9 fire was “probably one of the biggest events the town's had” and was still processing it all a few days later.

Watching the fire remotely: Natimuk historian watches fire destroy homes via security cameras

An aerial photo of Natimuk shows the devastation of the January 9 Grass Flat Fire. Inset: Horsham Rural City Council chief executive Gail Gatt and mayor Brian Klowss speak with Victorian premier Jacinta Allan during her visit to the fire-affected area on January 12.

New Grass Flat blaze rating five time greater than originally thought

Natimuk pub a place to gather and debrief - feature photo

Natimuk pub a place to gather and debrief

Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss looking across his property less than 24 hours after fire tore through his hometown of Natimuk.

'Tell us what you need': mayor calls for fire-affected to register

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has met with Natimuk residents impacted by the Grass Flat fire, announcing new financial and mental health support measures during her visit.

Premier visits fire-affected Natimuk

“It looked like the mountain was on fire.” Natimuk resident Keith Lockwood recounts the terrifying moments as the Grass Flat fire bore down on Natimuk, and the race to get out.

'We only had buckets': Lockwood's personal account of the Natimuk fire

Despite recent media reports, Parks Victoria have said rock climbing bans at Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park are still in place while the Dyurrite Community Working Group discusses a more detailed outcome. Picture by Michael O'Reilly.

Arapiles climbing bans: No change

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