CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) You must have online publishing permission or full ownership of this image Horsham Saints’ netballers exacted some grand final revenge on the Horsham Demons with a 20-goal win in an Anzac Day showdown under lights at Horsham City Oval The Saints and Demons have contested each of the past two Wimmera Football Netball League A Grade grand finals with the Saints winning in 2023 and the Demons capturing last year’s flag While many of the teams’ recent meetings have yielded close results the Saints appear to have an early leg up in the race for this year’s title They now sit atop the ladder with two wins from two games and a percentage above 200 after their 60-40 thumping of the Demons on Friday.Article continues below Wet conditions made the Horsham City Oval court slick underfoot as the match got underway at 5pm but the Saints appeared unbothered as they reeled off 15 goals to seven in the opening term Captain Ash Grace played with her customary level of assurance at centre providing plenty of opportunities for Saint goal shooter Jorja Clode Despite a laudable effort by Demon defender Ebonie Salter the weight of the Saints’ forward entries proved telling Saint goal defence Holly Phillips fought an entertaining battle with Horsham’s Georgia Batson but it was Grace who was awarded the Anzac Medal for her efforts Saturday saw Stawell shake off its Good Friday loss to Ararat and open its account for the season with a win against Minyip-Murtoa at Central Park The Warriors were unable to shake the persistent Burras in the first half leading by only two goals at the first and second changes but outscored their opponents 13-8 in the third term to set up the 48-41 win Sophie Dyer came off the interchange bench to play a crucial defensive role on Burra goalie Lucy Brand while fellow Warrior Holly Graveson netted 25 goals Stacey Arnold was Minyip-Murtoa’s top performer playing all game at wing defence in an effective midcourt tandem with Johanna Griffiths The visiting Southern Mallee Thunder overpowered the Warrack Eagles at Anzac Park winning 35-23 after a low-scoring first half The Eagles were only able to muster five goals in the first quarter and two in the second as Thunder goal keeper Sydney Thorogood held sway did enough to get her side across the line despite Eagle defender Jess Kelly fighting a valiant battle to blunt the influence of Emma Mill Dimboola overcame a slow start to defeat Ararat 60-44 outscoring the visitors 30-14 after the long break Bridget Dorrington was a brick wall in defence for the Roos while Paige Glover controlled play in the midcourt This weekend will see only three matches played with a Southern Mallee Thunder bye and Ararat and Stawell resting after their Good Friday match Minyip-Murtoa will host Warrack Eagles and Murtoa Nhill is at home to Horsham and Dimboola will travel to Coughlin Park to meet the Horsham Saints The entire April 30, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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National success for Little Aths Georgia and Jett Horsham Rural City Council is urging the Earth Resources Regulator to exclude the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal (WIFT) from the proposed mining licence area for WIM Resource’s Avonbank project near Dooen The proposed 3426-hectare mineral sands mine “Council finalised its submission this week following a community session at Dooen Hall that drew about 100 residents and helped inform Council’s response,” the Council said in a statement a Council-owned strategic freight terminal with no current link to the mining project should remain separate from the licence area to preserve its long-term freight potential Other key points include a request for a two-kilometre buffer between mining operations and nearby homes or businesses and concern that the WIM Base Area (WBA) sits outside the licence leaving part of the project outside State regulatory oversight “Council also highlighted issues such as truck routes and the need for social and mental health support for affected landholders It called for clear land access agreements and a plan for unplanned closure of the site,” it stated Download and view the submission here. Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au All articles from our websiteThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueAn Ag Vic spokesperson said the department was investigating the deaths of over 50 corellas, however it is believed the actual numbers of deaths could rise significantly. "An investigation is underway to find the cause of death of over 50 corellas at the Wimmera River, which were reported to Agriculture Victoria by the Horsham Rural City Council," the Ag Vic spokesperson said. "The Conservation Regulator is assisting with the investigation." The bulk of the deaths have occured around the Wimmera River precinct, with isolated reports in other nearby areas. One of the potential causes of death being investigated is poisoning via agricultural chemicals, either deliberately or accidentally. There have been anecdotal reports from Horsham residents who claim to have found grain sprinkled near where the dead birds were found, which could potentially have been poisoned bait. In other cases of mass deaths of corellas, such as one at Newcastle in NSW earlier in the year, grain protection products such as fenitrothion were responsible, while other commonly available ag chem products, such as mouse bait, can also be toxic to native birds. Ag Vic noted that as a protected species anyone found guilty of deliberately poisoning the birds would incur a significant penalty, including potential incarceration. With the potential of poisoning still in play the public have been warned by Ag Vic not to touch dead or sick birds should they find, but instead report clusters of five or more dead birdsto Ag Vic by calling 136 186. Corellas, while protected, are found in large numbers throughout inland Victoria. They are a source of frustration among some residents due to their damaging feeding habits, which can destroy green spaces, such as sporting facilities. Newsletters & AlertsView allAs it happens Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team it can be an advantage to be on speed with the rail in the true position riders can look for fresher ground away from the inside rail as the day progresses and it's worthwhile to monitor throughout the meeting around 55% of winners are either leading or on pace at the 600m mark with that statistic increasing to 62% at the 400m mark that figure grows to 86% at the 200m mark.  Jordyn Weatherley currently leads the jockeys strike-rate at 18% Trainers with impressive strike-rates include Ciaron Maher (40%) Liam Howley (25%) and Matt Cumani (24%).  Super Snitch should be at peak fitness and appears suited by what should be a solid tempo Early markets have him quoted around $6 and he appeals as an early each-way play.  WATCH: Super Snitch's last-start third at Werribee Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that the race meeting scheduled for Horsham this Tuesday 4 February has been adjusted due to forecast hot weather With a cool change forecast between 3:00pm and 4:00pm tomorrow the eight-race program will now commence an hour later at 2:30pm and conclude at 6:00pm to avoid the majority of races being conducted in hottest part of the day The updated race times for Horsham are as follows: adaptation or communication is strictly prohibited Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions Paw Utility was the fastest qualifier of the Horsham Cup Correy and Sam Grenfell are aiming for three Horsham Cups this Friday night with their kennel favourite Paw Utility Team Grenfell won back-to-back Horsham Cups in 2019 and 2020 with Orson Allen and Tiggerlong Tonk “We have been lucky enough to have Orson Allen and Tiggerlong Tonk through our kennels who both gave us Horsham Cup success – it’s a race we target,” co-trainer Correy Grenfell said Paw Utility was the fastest qualifier for the Horsham Cup which is run over the 485 metre distance “Running 26.85 seconds first look at the track shows the class this boy has,” Grenfell said “He is one of the quicker dogs we’ve had in the kennels but has had injuries holding him back.” Paw Utility has drawn box two in the Horsham Cup which will see the winner take home $40,000 in prize money Paw Utility (1) wins his heat of the Horsham Cup in a time of 26.85 seconds – fastest qualifier “We feel we have finally got him fit and we expect him to be very close in the finish providing he steps clean,” Grenfell said Despite knowing favourites shouldn’t be had Grenfell admits Paw Utility who is affectionately known as Till Till has stolen everybody’s hearts at home we often say he has the personality of a human and literally talks to us,” Grenfell said Pre race favourite Hotel Whisky One has been scratched from the Horsham Cup following a minor groin injury trainer Anthony Azzopardi decided it was best to withdraw from the Cup Tim Zoo has also been scratched by trainer Jason Thompson Extradited for Danny Gibbons will exit box four wearing the nine rug Danielle Smith’s Dash Of Whisky will exit box five wearing rug ten Jason goes solo while George heads to Syndey for tonight’s game But it’s not Grey Areas without G Farrugia so he joins on the phone for the first half of the show App available on Google Play & Apple Store Call Investigations Hotline 24 hours a day - 7 days a week CFA is urging residents to remain fire-aware as dry Autumnal conditions combined with strong winds can still lead to fast-moving grassfires CFA District 17 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Chris Eagle said low fire activity over the past few weeks and the cooler conditions has allowed fire restrictions to ease in the area.  however fuel loads have been significantly reduced thanks to livestock and the breakdown of the crop and grass,” Chris said.  “Despite the lifting of these restrictions we are urging residents to be extremely careful if they are planning to undertake private burn-offs and have appropriate resources on hand to contain it “We haven’t had a lot of rain in the region so it is important the proper precautions are taken before igniting any burns and the weather conditions are suitable.”  landowners must register their private burn-offs it will be cross-checked with the register to avoid an emergency response and allow 000 call-takers to prioritise emergency calls Burn-offs can be registered online at Fire Permits Victoria at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au.  landowners should also notify neighbours and those nearby who may be sensitive to smoke Residents travelling to other parts of Victoria are reminded to remain vigilant as fire danger periods in other regions may still be active Check fire restrictions in your area and register your burn-off Notify neighbours to prevent unnecessary emergency calls Have enough equipment and water to contain the fire Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay until it is fully extinguished If your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately. For tips on protecting your health from smoke, visit the EPA Victoria website View all stories View more contacts The Facebook feed is contained within an iframe and as such is not available via keyboard access. Please visit our Facebook page directly to view the latest feeds. The Instagram feed is contained within an iframe and as such is not available via keyboard access. Please visit our Instagram page directly to view the latest feeds. Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) Police are investigating a fatal collision in Horsham on Thursday. Emergency services responded after a mobility scooter and a Toyota Prado station wagon collided on Stawell Road about 4.05pm. The rider of the mobility scooter, a 90-year-old Horsham man, died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota stopped at the scene and rendered assistance. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. Council to request WIFT removal from mining licence area Horsham Showground is home to a base camp catering for up to 250 firefighters from across Victoria and interstate The tent city was installed within 48 hours late last week with firefighters arriving on Sunday to be deployed out to either the Grampians or Little Desert fires There are 250 tents – most in the five air-conditioned marquees on site plus firefighters have access to a laundry a dining area and a recreation room with televisions “It’s a little tent city,” Base camp manager  Barbara Bednarek said.Article continues below feed them and get them out on the fire ground and a lot of other crews are spread around in motels and anywhere else they could house them to try and get them as close to the fires as possible.” Ms Bednarek said firefighters received breakfast lunch and dinner – all catered in the brand-new “We normally provide them lunch packs to go with them and if they’re out there longer than what we expect we then do meal packs for them and send those meal packs out to them because we don’t want them coming back really late at night and then eating,” she said local contractors were used where possible “We’ve sourced plumbers and electricians locally because of tents that are cooled obviously electricity to them so everything’s working,” she said “We try to use as many local businesses as possible to help us set this up.” Ms Bednarek thanked Horsham Agricultural Society particularly executive officer Andrea Cross “Having that local knowledge here is absolutely fantastic,” she said It’s the fact that normally we would have to put up an extra big marquee for the mess Mrs Cross said it was confirmed on Thursday that base camp would be set up at the showground “It has demonstrated to us as an organisation how valuable our little spot here on the river “It started off maybe they were using about a hectare – now it’s grown to probably two and a half hectares of space they’re using for bedding down 250 firefighters “It really highlights the fact that this precinct here is a valuable service to the community in times of emergency I guess a real highlight for me was one of the firefighters said he’s fought fires throughout Australia and Canada and said this is the best base camp he’s ever been to.” Mrs Cross said Maydale Pavilion would still be used for the food and wine festival “It’s not going to have an impact on the feast I’ve just had to go to plan C for the food truck and wine festival so that’s the beauty of this space – that we can continue to be flexible which they definitely need to be,” she said you’ve literally got to just step aside and let them do what they have to do to keep us all safe.” Mrs Cross put a call-out on Sunday for volunteers to help assist at the firefighters’ meal times “I think community also want to help  with these calamities people want to help and base camp is quite different to fire refuges because this is a professionally run operation and the opportunity to help is quite rare,” she said “I’m just hoping the community can also get behind us with our feasts and make it worth our while so that we can continue doing the good work that we do here – as it’s a major source of income for us.” The entire February 5, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Ian Ross is asking all Wimmera people to think about what they can do to counter racism whenever it occurs and community groups have reported continued examples of racism in the Wimmera Cr Ross said the Wimmera had an increasingly diverse population with many migrants now calling the Horsham area home.  “But some new Australians need help to feel fully integrated and welcomed into community life,” he said “Our local Aboriginal community has also experienced racism.”Article continues below Cr Ross said people should be doing as much as possible to totally stamp out racism in the community “We want to be welcoming to our many cultural groups and faith groups,” he said whenever we encounter racist behaviour and attitudes have an obligation to call it out and condemn it “There is absolutely no place for that sort of behaviour here “Our municipality must be a welcoming place for everyone – calling out racism will help make it so.” People who have witnessed or experienced racism and want to make a complaint, or if they just want to know more about how their rights are protected, can contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission at www.humanrights.vic.gov.au or call 1300 292 153 People can make a formal complaint that will be investigated with the intent of having a resolution meeting; or can use the community report tool as an alternative where they can remain anonymous The entire April 16, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Young tennis stars from across Victoria will converge on Horsham this weekend for the Tennis Victoria State Team Championships The championships are regarded as the grand slam of junior team tennis in the state with teams representing country and metropolitan associations competing in 12-and-under The best-performing overall association is awarded the Pat Cash Cup named in honour of Victorian tennis legend Pat Cash Teams at the championship comprise two players with each player playing a singles rubber before the teams combine for a doubles rubber Central Wimmera Tennis Association junior competition plays singles rubbers to six games Pat Cash Cup teams will play an eight game set with a tie break at seven games all but the doubles rubber is played to six games Tennis Victoria officials said a total of 172 players representing 86 teams would contest the championships which will be at Horsham Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday and Sunday Eight teams from the Wimmera region will compete at the tournament: Nicholas Gillespie and Nixon Beattie boys 12-and-under; Maggie Kelm and Maya Smith girls 12-and-under; Frazer Shurdington and Yassasri Sumanapala boys 14-and-under; Lydi Boyd and Sienna Wood girls 14-and-under; Harry Allan and Eli Bailey girls open; and Ella Thompson and Mia Rees who plays for Central Park in the CWTA’s junior and senior competitions said he was looking forward to playing in the state championships on the Horsham Lawn courts “This is my third time playing in the championships,” he said but it’s always enjoyable playing in the team and representing the Wimmera “It’s tough tennis against all those Melbourne kids but it’s good to test yourself against strong players “They tend to come with a different game style to what we’re used to.” The entire March 26, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Horsham Saints stun premier Horsham Demons People who worked at Horsham Railway Station and freight centre are invited to a V/Line reunion at Horsham next year Reunion organiser Tony Kernick said drivers platform staff – anyone who worked at the centre – are welcome “We were the busiest freight centre in the region Mr Kernick said the employer had a range of names and roles across its 114 years.Article continues below people transferred to Dimboola and other places and the freight centre finally closed in March of 1998.” Mr Kernick said he enjoyed his roles on the railways starting in the goods shed as a hand trucker then working as a yard assistant and a guard before taking on an occupational health and safety role for Horsham region He was also sub-branch secretary of the union “It was a very enjoyable job over my 20 years but there were some sad and bad times too,” he said Mr Kernick said past employees and their partners were welcome to attend the February 15 event then we will head to the White Hart Hotel at noon for a light lunch and a catch-up,” he said “Past staff from Dimboola are welcome too – we worked alongside a lot of people at Dimboola you’d get to know people while you were waiting for your changeover train “The more the merrier – we’ll probably make a weekend of it.” People can find more information on Horsham Railway and Freight Centre Reunion Facebook group or call Mr Kernick on 0402 693 444 for more information or to register attendance The entire December 18, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Mallee candidates quizzed at election forum Horsham’s new stage at city oval is gearing up to welcome live music as Horsham Regfest makes its debut on Saturday week The festival will bring an impressive lineup of country music stars to Horsham City Oval with the new stage being used for the first time offering a day of top-tier entertainment for music-lovers from across the region and beyond Headlining the festival is Adam Brand and Casey Barnes fresh from his recent Golden Guitar Award win alongside Amber Lawrence, Sunny Cowgirls, Andrew Swift, Hayley Jensen, Gareth Leach The full line-up promises an electric mix of country and rock talent catering to all ages in a family-friendly atmosphere Festival organiser Scott Hollow said the event would give the Wimmera community the chance to experience a quality music festival without needing to travel.  “We’re incredibly excited to bring Regfest to Horsham for the first time,” he said.Article continues below “The Wimmera has such a passionate community of country music fans and we want to create an event that not only showcases incredible artists but brings people together to celebrate great music in a relaxed Horsham Mayor Ian Ross said it was wonderful to see a diverse line-up of artists performing in the Wimmera “This festival will not only provide great entertainment but also boost local businesses and tourism We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to enjoy a memorable day of music and community spirit,” he said The festival will feature food trucks and a bar. Tickets are on sale via www.regfest.com.au.  The entire March 12, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! Horsham Greyhound Racing Club will host its cup meeting on Friday night featuring a top night of racing as well as family-friendly events With free entry and lots of off-track entertainment planned the club encourages families to enjoy a night out The event will also feature the club’s first-ever Horsham Teddy Bears Picnic where Team Dream will perform their children’s songs and dances Former Australian cricketer Merv Hughes will be special guest on track while there will also be live music by Aaron Murray Adults will also have a chance to win $1000 in races four to nine – conditions apply – and tickets to the Sportsbet VIP Enclosure are also available by enquiring to the club The race of the night – the Group Two Sportsbet Horsham Cup – will feature a quality field of competitors Paw Utility was the fastest qualifier at heats last week 26.85-second run over the 485-metre distance The Sam Grenfell-trained chaser had the second fastest first split Second went to speed demon Hotel Whisky One The Horsham Cup will be Paw Utility’s first group race attempt in his 26-start career after eight wins and nine minor placings A noticeable absentee from the Grenfell kennel in the Horsham Cup heats was Vincent Bale.  He has made the trip to Perth and will trial in preparation for the Perth Cup heats on Saturday Vincent Bale and fellow Victorian Morton are in the care of Steve and Kira Withers Jason Thompson’s hopes of five Horsham Cups is still on track with two of his chasers Tim Zoo and Flying Zulu doing enough to make it through to the cup Brooke Ennis finds herself with two greyhounds – Zipping Hopkins and Amron Tiger – in contention for the cup but it was Zipping Hopkins who pulled off the run of the night in the qualifiers with a last-to-first performance to win his heat taking advantage of an unimpeded run from box three holding off Flying Zulu and his curly tail Zipping Kai was the biggest shock of the night people can call 5382 4329 or find the club on Facebook The entire March 5, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! Luke Thompson and Flying Zulu after winning the Horsham Cup Flying Zulu and Team Thompson have taken out the 2025 Sportsbet Horsham Cup. The tough Group 2 victory was a welcomed celebration after Team Thompson scratched Tim Zoo from the Cup after sustaining a minor webbing injury “He came out beautifully but Extradited kept him off the fence for a while and needed to hold the full 485 to get the job done but he put his head down when it mattered,” Luke Thompson said Brooke Ennis’ Amron Tiger and Zipping Hopkins rounded out the placings with less than two lengths separating first Flying Zulu (7) won the Horsham Cup in a time of 26.93 seconds over the 485 metre distance There are options a plenty for Flying Zulu with a possible run in the Sandgroper later next month in Western Australia on the cards Awesome Lodge (Team Thompson) have purchased a slot in the Sandgroper in hopes of back-to-back slot races after their Phoenix victory with the now retired super star Explicit as trainer and slot holder “He (Flying Zulu) is one of the best dogs in the country so the Sandgroper could be in the firing line but there are a few other races to consider as well,” Luke Thompson said The Group 2 Horsham Cup was win 27 from 49 career starts for Flying Zulu and Cyclone Jebel has now earned more than $910,000 A faultless and brutal performance – Shepparton Cup the next target Horsham will host the 33rd annual Victorian Country Cup 8-Ball tournament this weekend Teams from the western half of Victoria will make up 36 teams with 270 players across four divisions Horsham 8-Ball Association secretary Darren Duncan said the association had hosted the 2005 competition at Horsham Basketball Stadium and 2015 at Horsham Greyhound Club This year’s event will be at Horsham Lanes and Games Ararat and Dimboola will represent the Wimmera,” he said Play starts at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and spectators are welcome The entire February 19, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! Fishers from across the state descended on the Wimmera River for the 48th Horsham Fishing Competition Horsham Rural City Council has appointed Gail Gatt as its new chief executive officer She replaces Craig Niemann who has been interim CEO since September 30 last year after the resignation of Sunil Bhalla.  Paw Utility was the fastest qualifier into the Group 2 Sportsbet Horsham Cup tonight with an all the way 26.85 second run over the 485 metre distance The Sam Grenfell trained chaser had the second fastest first split, stopping the clock at 6.48 seconds. Second to speed demon Hotel Whisky One with just the one greyhound (Ethanol Volume) in double figure odds The Group 2 Sportsbet Horsham Cup will be Paw Utility’s first group race attempt in his 26-start career (eight wins and nine minor placings) A noticeable absentee from the Grenfell kennel in the Horsham Cup heats was Vincent Bale He has made the trip to Perth and will trial on Saturday in preparation for the Perth Cup heats on March 8 Jason Thompsons hopes of five Horsham Cups in still in tack, with two of his chasers Tim Zoo and Flying Zulu doing enough to make it through to the Cup next Friday night Brooke Ennis finds herself with two greyhounds (Zipping Hopkins and Amron Tiger) in contention for the Horsham Cup but it was Zipping Hopkins who pulled off the run of the night with a last to first performance to win his heat Leo Bale was impressive in his heat Zipping Kai was the biggest shock of the night Hotel Whisky One (1) takes out the opening heat of the Horsham Cup defeating Extradited (7) in a time of 26.93 seconds Zipping Hopkins (2) wins heat two of the Horsham Cup defeating Dash Of Whisky (8) in a time of 27.135 seconds Zipping Kai (8) wins heat three of the Horsham Cup defeating Tim Zoo (6) in a time of 26.95 seconds Paw Utility (1) wins heat four of the Horsham Cup defeating Amron Tiger (2) in a time of 26.849 seconds Leo Bale (3) wins heat five of the Horsham Cup defeating Flying Zulu (4) in a time of 27.053 seconds A Group 2 Shepparton Cup bid is on the horizon for Kraken Whisky after the son of Aston Rupee landed the Shepparton Classic in brilliant fashion on Monday Horsham Saints set tongues wagging during the first round of the Wimmera Football Netball League A Grade competition after achieving a feat rarely seen in netball – scoring 100 goals in a game The Saints were behind triple-digit pace for most of the afternoon in their game against Nhill on Saturday 45 at half time and 72 at three-quarter time But a massive 29-goal effort in the final term saw the home side eclipse the 100-point barrier So spoiled for riches in attack were the Saints that three players scored more than 30 goals – Lena Marshman The final quarter was played at a frenetic pace as the Saints’ home crowd urged them on to notch the triple-digit milestone defender Shae-Lea Fischer and goalie Ruby James while Horsham Demons are also in the running to collect back-to-back flags after beating Ararat 56-48 at Alexandra Oval with Harrow-Balmoral recruit Jorja Jones starring and Ebonie Salter providing her customary strong defensive presence Ararat captain Jess Taylor never stopped trying for her team Dimboola’s quest to improve on last year’s preliminary final appearance started strongly with the Roos cantering past Minyip-Murtoa to win 59-28 With Bridget Dorrington holding down the defensive circle and goal shooter Nicole Polycarpou on song with 33 conversions While the going was often tough for the Burras Lucy Brand gave the home crowd something to cheer about with 15 goals and Johanna Griffiths battled strongly in the midcourt The Southern Mallee Thunder missed out on a finals appearance last season after finishing one spot behind the Stawell Warriors but got the better of the team on Saturday With goalie Steph Thomson shooting 35 goals and Emma Mill working hard to present across the forward third centre Rylee Cocks was never short of options Stawell’s Meg Walker did her best to contain Thomson and Mill with Alannah Deutsher working hard at wing and goal attack Round two will see a blockbuster grand final rematch on Anzac Day with the Horsham Demons and Horsham Saints opening the round at Horsham City Oval The following day will see matches between Warrack Eagles and the Southern Malle Thunder at Warracknabeal A traditional car and bike swap meet at Horsham on April 5 will be Wimmera Mallee Historical Vehicle Society’s 41st annual event Horsham meet director Terry Pollock said organisers invited traders and visitors alike to attend this year “We used to have a system where traders had to pre-book but we have dropped that in favour of just turning up with your gear on Saturday morning or even Friday if you want to be set up the day before,” Mr Pollock said One of the oldest between Melbourne and Adelaide the society was formed in 1968 and boasts about 200 like-minded members.Article continues below “Some of our members will display their classic automobiles at the meet this year,” Mr Pollock said With an established reputation for a successful event the show shares a weekend with Castlemaine’s meet “The back-to-back events give traders and buyers the opportunity of a weekend trip,” Mr Pollock said “We get traders who come from Melbourne and Adelaide and they’ll do a round trip from Horsham on Saturday to Castlemaine on Sunday,” he said The meet opens for trading at 7am and finishes at 2pm. People can find more information on the society’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/WimmeraMalleeHistoricVehicle Society.  Horsham Plaza will undergo significant change with the closure of four clothing stores this year The liquidation of the Mosaic brand in January resulted in the closure of three women’s clothing stores – Katies Jeanswest announced it would close 90 stores across Australia after the brand was placed into administration meaning another loss to women’s clothing stores in Horsham.Article continues below fuelled by the cost-of-living crisis and a fall in consumer spending have been blamed for the Jeanswest collapse Horsham Plaza centre manager Allison Roberts said there had not been many changes to stores at the plaza since COVID but the closure of four clothing stores would open up opportunities for new shops to open in the plaza “ I hope there’s some good things to come out of it so that it’s good for everybody – and there’s more reasons for people to come into Horsham to shop,” she said.  Mrs Roberts said she was working with the plaza’s leasing manager to attract new stores and also their pricing opportunities that will reach out to a broader range of people as well,” she said “ I think that’s what they’ll need to do to remain relevant to customers’ needs.” New figures show residents in regional and rural areas have led the charge of Australians spending a record $69-billion on online goods in the past year – fashion and apparel Mrs Roberts said stickers handed out to shoppers during COVID that encouraged people to shop locally to support the businesses that employed their family and friends “It’s so important that people do buy locally – not just in Horsham Plaza “We want them to buy locally because these are the businesses that are employing you About 300 people are employed across the plaza’s 25 businesses which has been at the plaza since it was built in 1987 New to the plaza this year is The Lolly Shop which was forced to close in summer as fire threatened the Grampians National Park “They were really well-received when they came here They enjoy being part of the plaza family as well,” Mrs Roberts said “They’ve obviously gone back to Halls Gap now that the town’s opened but they said ‘we’d like to stay here and have a second site’.  Another business to move to the plaza late last year was Exquisit after its Firebrace Street clothing store was damaged by fire Exquisit moved into the former Katies store last week The entire April 2, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Tricky conditions on Sunday failed to suppress the enthusiasm of competitors in the Horsham Week gliding competition More than 30 entrants from Victoria and interstate are in Horsham for the annual competition – one of the oldest continuously operating gliding competitions worldwide Among them is 18-year-old Hamilton woman Anoushka de Chelard who said she was enjoying her first senior gliding competition “I’ve done the Joey Glide – the Australian Junior Gliding Championships – twice and I’ve had two years of coaching there,” she said “This is my first senior competition and it’s very interesting “It’s a very different group of people to fly amongst having just come from doing the juniors two weeks ago but I’ve been enjoying it so far – it’s been very nice flying at a different airfield and learning off all these pilots “Realistically that’s what I came in here to do – better my flying by learning off these people many of whom have competed at very high levels in the past.” Ms de Chelard said stormy conditions on Sunday forced her to outland – referring to when a pilot is forced to land their glider outside the designated airfield She took Monday off but said she was prepared to return to the competition yesterday “The gliders with the big wings do a lot better and have a much better glide than I do in my little 15-metre glider,” she said “Unfortunately the rain hit and I was straight down to the ground I outlanded and was unfortunately standing around in the heat and the wind “I got a bit dehydrated and because this is a sport where you really want to be on top of the curve I thought I’d take a rest day and give myself a chance to hydrate and recover because in this game silly mistakes don’t end well and if that means taking a day off to be safe Horsham Flying Club president Michael Sudholz said despite the conditions some competitors reached heights of more than 11,000 feet – about 3350 metres – on Sunday He said conditions looked favourable for the rest of the week “We’ve had a couple of great days and the fires have been south of us so we’re expecting a full week from Tuesday onwards because the weather is going to be really good for our conditions.” Mr Sudholz labelled Bendigo Gliding Club’s Jack Hart the person to beat with Hart holding the score lead on Monday See next week’s The Weekly Advertiser for a competition wrap Social housing in Horsham has increased with the official opening of a $10-million project featuring 25 new Designed and constructed by build group ARKit in Sunshine and transported to Horsham the 22 two-bedroom and three one-bedroom homes in Alexander Avenue were funded by Homes Victoria as part of the State Governments Big Housing Build in partnership with community housing provider Haven Home Safe Haven Home Safe chief executive Vanessa Broder said she understood the diverse housing needs of regional communities “We are really pleased to deliver these 25 beautiful homes for the Horsham community,” she said “One thing I really love about it is how light and bright they are There’s also plenty of space for children to play and for people to really connect with nature and their neighbours in a way that they wish to do so.  “Haven Home Safe has put $2.8-million of our own money into this and we thank Homes Victoria for the additional $7.3-million contribution it made through the Big Housing Build.  “We have a real commitment to making sure we have sustainable products and development and I think that’s where Craig from ARKit has really helped us to be able to deliver modular housing that looks amazing that has a beautiful feel and that sense of space around the community.” Ms Broder said people from the Horsham community who were eligible for the Victorian Housing Register could apply to live in the houses.  we will be working with Uniting Care and Salvation Army to make sure we’ve got people in this space who have got great links to the community,” she said “We’re hoping that very soon it will become a busy and exciting place with lots of happy people who will be able to call a place home,” she said The architecturally designed homes are rated seven stars in the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme electric appliances and heat-pump hot-water services ARKit director Craig Chatman said ARKit had been designing and constructing buildings off-site for about 14 years “We’re architecturally focused and have a full design and construction team in-house so we’re quite unique from that point of view,” he said “We’ve been working over the past four or five years with Homes Victoria who have done multiple projects throughout the state.  “We’re based in Sunshine and so far have delivered about 130 homes all the way around the state Outgoing Horsham Mayor Robyn Gulline said the project was personally significant to her “This was the very first planning application we considered in this term of council in November 2020 that our community is going to be getting the benefit of this,” she said People who want to learn more about the housing or would like to apply can email newhorsham@hhs.org.au The entire September 25, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Horsham Rural City Council has suspended its Memorandum of Understanding with mining proponent WIM Resource.  Councillors voted at Monday night’s meeting to formally suspend the MoU formally mapping out how the proposed Avonbank Mineral Sands Project mine at Dooen would be ‘mutually beneficial for stakeholders and the region’.Article continues below The State Government has since approved an Environmental Effects Statement for the Avonbank project – a 38-year project set to start eight kilometres north-east of Horsham,  attracting criticism from landowners whose property will be affected and from a larger growing group of farmers across the region who believe agriculture should be prioritised and the community should be aware of mining risks concerning radiation; dust; economical impacts and environmental concerns WIM Resource has applied for a mining licence with the community able to submit feedback until April 9 who stepped down from his role of secretary of Mine Free Wimmera Farms when he was elected to council in October also raised a notice of motion that council establish a Mining with Cr Rebecca Sluggett the only councillor to vote against and not more than two dedicated staff involved in the process of mining Cr McDonald said the committee would review the MoU presenting it to the council for final approval.  He said council would consider community engagement about the issue showing ‘impartiality in the process to not be partnering with any one party’.  “It was a requirement for the council to review this MoU every two years and due to increased tensions in the community a formal suspension should occur until proper community engagement has occurred,” he said Cr McDonald said the new committee would inform the council of the risk and engagement process; considered conditions and negotiations involved in regard to mining and renewable energy; report to council any issues about the safety and concerns of the community in relation to the development proposals; and the instrument of delegation to staff for decisions on mining and renewable energy be limited and restricted for approval by only a full council meeting A small number of people in the gallery clapped when Cr McDonald read out his reasons behind the motions “ This notice of motion is two years out of date so it’s technically null and void as we speak,” he said “It has no legal standing – it’s a document of honour There is a 90-day notice required to end the agreement – well But I will point out that we do not have an MoU with affected rate-paying farmers.” WIM Resource director of projects Micheal Winternitz said WIM Resource was ‘deeply disappointed’ by the council’s ‘unexpected decision’ to suspend the MoU “We value our excellent and long-standing relationship developed over the past decade with HRCC and we reinforce that the MoU was intended to foster collaboration that maximises economic and community benefits for Horsham while ensuring best environmental practices for the Avonbank Mineral Sands Project,” he said Mr Winternitz welcomed the opportunity to be consulted by HRCC noting WIM Resource had undertaken extensive community consultation and was happy to share insights gathered at various community outreach opportunities who seconded the motion to suspend the MoU said nothing had happened with the MoU document in the past two years since it was signed Cr Sluggett voted against the motion to suspend the MoU because she needed more time to analyse the proposal and her concern in suspending the document was that it removed WIM Resource’s obligation to adhere to the MoU “We need to update the MoU – I feel it needs to be done in collaboration with our community,” she said “This is a hard one – I do not  oppose having this committee in place I do not feel informed enough on this matter “I would like to have seen terms of reference attached to this so that I had a clearer understanding of the remit and the make-up of this committee.” Cr McDonald said the terms of reference would be referred to a special council meeting where terms of reference would be signed.  so it’s a forward-thinking document to include things like hydrogen plants that may take place in the future,” he said Cr McDonald said  it was important the committee provided the council with a high level of scrutiny, accountability and transparency A crowd of 1200 people enjoyed a night out at RegFest on Saturday cementing Horsham’s reputation as a premier destination for multi-regional events The showcase marked the debut of Horsham City Oval’s new stage which provided an impressive focal point for performances.  The crowd were wowed by some of the best Country Music outfits in the nation with Amber Lawrence the Sunny Cowgirls and Casey Barnes just some of the acts that warmed the crowd up for the main performer in Adam Brand who didn't disappoint Horsham mayor Ian Ross said the council was rapt with the turnout and the vibrant atmosphere that made the night so memorable "Events like RegFest highlight the city’s ability to host large-scale gatherings and put Horsham on the map Horsham as a destination for major regional events." A new single-storey community pavilion and change rooms will proceed at Horsham City Oval after a $4.8-million Federal Government grant was secured last week The project was successful in applying for $4,805,000 in funding under round two of the government’s Growing Regions Program The aim is to ensure Horsham City Oval is a premier venue for key sporting and tourism events in the Wimmera region Construction is set to begin in the second half of 2025 Horsham Rural City Council has welcomed the funding which it will match for the $9.6-million project to build a multi-purpose community pavilion and landscaping at the main precinct entrance The new pavilion will replace the two-storey Horsham Demons clubrooms building catering and conference facilities and meeting rooms The project also includes the construction of umpire amenities and a covered verandah for an all-weather walkway and viewing area Additional developments include a new north-west precinct area with a food kiosk and landscaping as well as a second ticket box at the oval’s southern entry and a new south-west entry Horsham Mayor Ian Ross said the new community pavilion was a much-needed addition to city oval.  “Securing funding for this project is a fantastic result for our community We sincerely thank the Australian government for its investment in our regional city which will be appreciated for many decades to come,” he said “Recognition should also go to members of the community reference group who were instrumental in the City Oval-Sawyer Park concept design process “The Growing Regions Program is delivering fantastic projects for regional communities across Australia and we are rapt that our regional city is among the recipients.” The council will collaborate with user groups such as Horsham Cricket Association Horsham Demons Football and Netball Club and other stakeholders to minimise disruptions during the construction period Community consultation for the project started in November 2020 and included establishing a community reference group face-to-face community engagement and a six-week public consultation period.  The final concept plan was endorsed by the community reference group before being adopted by the council The Growing Regions Program is a Federal Government initiative that funds infrastructure – like cultural and sporting hubs town precincts and parks – to build community and improve liveability in remote It provides funding of between $500,000 and $15-million for each project with $600-million delivered nationwide under the program Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the government was focused on making regions ‘even better places to live by delivering the infrastructure that forms the social fabric of communities’.  “It’s the places where people not only gather and it’s critical to social cohesion,” she said Senator Jana Stewart said the community had called for the new facilities at Horsham City Oval and she was thrilled to be able to deliver.  “Having grown up in the region I know how important it is to have quality sporting facilities no matter what your postcode is I can’t wait to see the budding young sports stars enjoying the facilities,” she said Member for Mallee Anne Webster congratulated all involved in the vision and investment in Horsham City Oval.  I am concerned the Labor government’s funding does not go far enough,” she said “I hope the project can be implemented in a way that allows further improvements in the future so the upgrades are fit-for-purpose for the long-term benefit of the community.” The community pavilion and change rooms project adds to the multipurpose event stage two new netball courts and new netball pavilion currently under construction at city oval The entire January 29, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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The federal government will contribute $900,000 for safety upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists along Urquhart Street in Horsham.The upgrade is part of the City to River project which seeks to enhance the connections between the Horsham city centre and river frontage with the aim of stimulating activity and growth.The focus of the project is enhanced safety for bike riders with improved form and amenity of the street including the addition of more tree canopy.Treatments will include providing a consistent median retaining the existing trees and additional canopy trees and increased tree planting along the footpaths A reduced speed limit should improve bicycle safety without compromising parking availability.The Horsham Rural City Council project was among 19 across Victoria to share in $21 million to build new Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the government was investing in active transport options across Victoria to shape the way people move “This is about so much more than bike lanes and footpaths it’s about reshaping our cities and regional centres and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit,” she said.Victorian Senator Jana Stewart said the funding would make two key entry roads to Horsham’s city centre more accessible and safer for cyclists and pedestrians.“We’re getting Horsham residents moving,” she said Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry The Weekly Advertiser invited all 15 Horsham candidates to provide profiles ahead of the local government elections.  Candidates were emailed a questionnaire to fill out Some candidates chose to answer the questions while others submitted their candidate statements Please provide a brief background in the context of why you would make a good councillor (Suggestions: involvement in community groups/ family ties/ professional skills or qualifications) Have you stood for/ been on council before Please outline your reasons for nominating for council Do you have any particular platforms that you are standing for How can voters contact you for more information The Weekly Advertiser will continue to publish profiles of candidates in other councils across the region Hindmarsh and Northern Grampians will be featured followed by West Wimmera and Yarriambiack candidates November 1: All postal votes must be received by noon Occupation: Self-employed mental health counsellor; licensee of The Creekside Hotel Background: I have been coming to Horsham since 1990 as my wife is a local and her family have been here for generations we made the move back to Horsham permanently I have over the time volunteered at the cancer centre I had hosted an All Aussie Music radio show on Triple H 96.5FM Horsham and District Community Radio I hold several academic qualifications and as a small business owner I understand how difficult the current economic climate is on all of us I ran for council in 2020 and missed out on preferences Outline your reasons for nominating: I have a long history in putting the community first In my younger years growing up in rural NSW I was an SES volunteer and assisted in teaching and St John’s First Aid Most of my career has been in the public service and have seen a decline in honest engagement with the community they serve  Our council is the level of government we are more likely to interact with and we need to see open and honest engagement with the residents and ratepayers Particular platforms: Reviewing the return on investment and the impact of the parking meters; advocating for the whole municipality; development of councillor portfolios so we generate subject matter experts in our council and providing the community with a contact point to discuss their concerns; placing the community at the forefront of discussion held by council I have been a long-standing critic of the last two iterations of council Through this I have developed a strong understanding of where things need to change to return the community to the forefront of council’s considerations Contact: Mob: 0437 327 150; email: contact@brianbasham.com.au;  Occupation: Director of community services I have lived and worked in our local region for the majority of my life I am fortunate to have worked in the community development and services sector for many years I love serving people in the community and have done this for most of my life in a variety of roles I have enjoyed a variety of management roles within our local community with Uniting Victoria holding three separate diplomas in Community Services Management.  pursuing personal and professional goals in the west Melbourne region I held leadership roles in community engagement with two different councils – Melton and Maribyrnong city councils All this experience has given me an applied knowledge of strategic and social wellbeing plans in government and non-government settings.  this is my first time nominating for council Reasons for nominating: I believe I really have something to offer I would like to see our council work together with community members businesses and groups to support a connected community environment livable and vibrant municipality for all local residents inclusive and accessible social and recreational opportunities is a priority of mine I believe our municipality is well-positioned to continue to grow infrastructure that creates environments for community and families to gather and interact I would advocate for a council plan that reflects the needs of a diverse community providing ongoing opportunities for all community members to ‘stay and play’ locally I feel like I am well-known by a lot of locals and I would like to think that the people that do know me consider me engaging I will advocate for greater access to family friendly recreation and social inclusion opportunities for our local residents I will offer a fresh approach to the representation of our community supporting opportunities for greater economical and capital growth for Horsham and surrounds Contact: Facebook page: Dean O’Loughlin for Horsham Rural City Council: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565095096476. LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/dean-o-loughlin; PO Box 314 Brief background: I have a great understanding of the local area as l’ve been involved in Natimuk Primary School Economic and social plan for Natimuk and Horsham Rural City Rural Roads plan  Have you stood for/ been on council before Reasons for nominating: I want to bring stability forward-thinking and economic growth without penalising one sector of our community by responsible spending and decision-making My time on committees and boards of management have taught me the community must be at the forefront of every decision that is made because ultimately you have to live with it Particular platforms: I believe council should be transparent and open about its decisions and reporting I also firmly believe the community needs to be at the forefront of every council decision The community must be consulted and included in the decision-making process I commit to work with the other six elected representatives to make Horsham Rural City the place to live We need a cohesive council that makes the best decisions for everyone in the municipality Contact: Feel free to give me a call 0428 190 937 Brief background: My strong history in volunteer community roles and interest in local government allow me to see issues from more than one point of view and how it is likely to impact the bigger picture I was part of the community panel that created our current 2041 Community Vision and witnessed the conversations and thought processes that were behind the final document.  I unsuccessfully stood in West Wimmera Shire Council in 2016 Reasons for nominating: Being a councillor would be the ultimate community service role for me Giving me the opportunity to help the Horsham community decide and direct the future of our home While providing a space for me to do something I enjoy Why should people vote for you?  I enjoy meeting people especially local matters and I like bringing ideas and different views together to analyse an issue before deciding on what to do I genuinely care about what the community wants and will make myself available to people who wish to discuss council matters with me Contact: E: rebeccasluggett2024@gmail.com I have a deep family connection to Horsham where my fiancé and I live in Sunnyside and plan to raise our family Managing our farm has equipped me with the important skills of hard work and commitment while my ongoing studies of law and accounting provide me with a great knowledge for budgeting and future planning Reasons for nominating: My nomination for council grew from frustration with the processes and systems currently in place and the only way to make a change is to get in there and have a go.  Platforms: I would advocate for fully researched viable projects and a more cost-effective delivery of services I would also like to see council focus on the little things that make our community better like fixing potholes and unblocking storm water drains As a councillor I would also commit to attending council meetings and briefings to ensure the voice of my community is heard It is crucial that council restore trust and respect by successfully engaging with community members for the benefit of Horsham A vote for me is a vote for ensuring that council looks after all its community No sector is any less deserving than another and I will commit to that because my community matters Contact: Phone 0481 81 3400; email: todd4horsham@gmail.com; Facebook: Todd Wilson for Horsham Rural City Council Occupation: I am currently serving as a councillor while caring for my elderly mother and pursuing a Master of Business Administration I am intern at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand.  Background: With over 20 years experience in business and 13 years in media and collaboration within a new council.  Reasons for nominating: I ask for your number one vote to ensure that Horsham North receives the dedicated representation it truly deserves As a third-generation resident of Horsham North where my mother has lived in our family home for over 60 years I have a deep connection to this community I am passionate about Horsham North because it is my birthplace and upbringing.  I will advocate fiercely to prevent increases in residential rates.  Economic opportunities to alleviate cost of living burdens Funding and resources for families and retirees the entire Horsham municipality benefits.  Contact: PO Box 766 Horsham 3402; Email: claudiahaenelvote1horsham@gmail.com; www.facebook.com/councillorclaudiahaenel; www.linkedin.com/in/councillor-claudia-haenel-horsham-rural-city-council-1a6b88189 Reasons for nominating: With community dissatisfaction being high I would like to contribute to hopefully a better platform of delivering responsible fiscal management and community involvement with engagement in decisions that affect the people It would be exciting to be a part of turning our council around so that other councils can talk about HRCC’s positive performance.  I am independent of political affiliation or any organisation that could influence my decisions especially now there is a ward system to bring forward your ward’s ideas; but we must also take into consideration all wards as we live in a community where our friends and family live in different areas.  In the past I have been involved with different people helping them with their concerns in this ward area that there should be more transparency with council as a public body.  but are difficult to make ahead of time without knowing the future but tomorrow can bring a whole different scenario but we can plan to have sound policy and then continue to adapt to the changing times and situations.  Occupation: I am currently a Victorian Police officer at Horsham Police Station for the past 22 years I was employed by Victorian Railways/ V-Line at Horsham Railway Station for 25 years Brief background: I have lived in different parts of Horsham during the past 49 years I have obtained an Advanced Diploma of Management from the University of Ballarat and a Diploma of Community Development from RMIT with Grampians Regional Family Violence Regional Action Group I have volunteered with many and various sporting and community groups at present Radio 3HHH and the Blue Ribbon Foundation.  My aim is to continue to see the completion of community projects already started and work with state and federal governments to grow Horsham into a prosperous regional centre of the Wimmera I will work to improve the quality of education rail and air and our medical facilities and encourage industrial and commercial business to make Horsham their home creating more employment for our residents  Have you stood for/ been on council before?  I have been a councillor for HRCC for that past two terms I was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020 Reasons for nominating: I have nominated again to be an independent councillor listening and working with the community to achieve the goals of the majority of people in our community We talk of being a regional city we need to improve and grow to meet the standards set by other regional cities Particular platforms: The platform I stand on is being an honest transparent community member working to achieve good governance and strong financial management in delivering priorities identified by the majority of our community My successful record of my past two terms as a hardworking extremely positive and transparent councillor is the reason why community members of the May Park Ward should have confidence to vote for me for this term Contact: Email: lespower@supernerd.com.au or phone 0419 922 687 Occupation: Small business owner/operator of Grampians Horse Riding Centre for 35 years Family status: Married to Sandra with three adult children so I am not yet institutionalised or prejudiced by ‘the council way’.  Reasons for nominating: I was encouraged to stand by several locals who thought my no-nonsense approach was the right skill set along with other smart independent community motivated candidates to bring some positive change Particular platforms: Issues affecting May Park Ward are gopher access along Natimuk Road the progression of the skate park master plan The CBD needs a moratorium on ‘shopping-stopper’ parking meters and crossings Traders and shoppers need incentives not penalties The focus of the last council was ‘city to river’ and literally everyone else has missed out Please vote for a fresh face and new energy My pledge: I am committed to a four-year term I will show up and be a fierce advocate and positive contributor to the benefit of all ratepayers.  Contact: Call me on 0429 839 255 for more information Brief background: Horsham has always been my home just as it was for my father and grandmother I have a reasonable understanding of the ebb and flow of our community including co-authoring a petition to remove parking meters I am keen to be part of a council group that works together to get back to basics I believe that anyone who chooses to participate in council shouldn’t be left behind we can move forward with a little more kindness and compassion Occupation: I’m a civil engineer by profession currently working in property development for a large not-for-profit organisation aimed at helping individuals in the community Brief background: I consider the critical traits of any truly effective councillor to include commitment to community vision and leadership as well as accessibility/responsiveness I am a big believer in community and pledge my commitment to conducting myself in the best interests of the constituents and the Rural City of Horsham more broadly I demonstrate a track record of bringing people together to find common-ground solutions and I am not afraid to make tough decisions and stand up for what I believe is right for the community I commit to being an appropriately accessible and responsive councillor making myself available to meet with residents and responding promptly to constituent enquiries and concerns I believe strongly in open and transparent government While I have experience as an employee of the local government sector this foray into local politics is a first for me Reasons for nominating: I have chosen to stand in the upcoming election because I believe council is in need of revitalisation and I am well suited to represent our community strategic leadership and corporate governance as well as a genuine love for people and community I am committed to listening attentively to the needs of the community I proudly call home and addressing them with integrity and transparency But I hold firm to the view that a council earns its trust nothing at all will ever start out as ‘off the table’ with me I believe in the transformative potential of community and consider local politics to be a powerful medium capable of cultivating genuine social action that reflects the needs and aspirations of constituents I am deeply committed to enhancing our local area by ensuring that every voice is not only heard but valued Contact: Email: dwhesselberg@gmail.com; Phone: 0422 627 707 – please leave a message if no answer and I will get back to you as soon as possible Occupation: Australia Post contractor and part-time farmer Brief background: I live in Pine Lake ward and travel the local area each day as part of my job so I have a fairly good idea of what’s going on in the council area I am not aligned with any political party or self interest groups.  Reasons for nominating: Your councillors should be available and working for you Particular platforms: In the past the local community has not been well-served by its representatives My involvement with various sporting clubs and organisations has given me an appreciation of what we have to offer as a region and also what difficulties we are all facing I would come into council with no personal agenda or axe to grind except to work with the other elected councillors to get our fair share of government funding and bring vibrancy and life back to the area in consultation with the community Our council needs to be driven by and accountable to the community.  Contact: I am available during business hours on 0437 428 912 or if you see me down the street Horsham Rural City Council must improve decision-making by prioritising with sound governance and meaningful community engagement.  Major projects are being undertaken without these crucial elements; the community must be consulted before significant decisions are made for example parking meters and wombat crossings A significant increase in funding needs to address this.  our outer communities require better planning and strategies to improve the entire municipality.  Crucial to Horsham is an alternative truck route to get the heavy trucks out of town to decongest traffic.  I have deep roots in the district where I farm with my wife and raised our family in an isolated corner of HRCC and then returned to the family farm with many challenging circumstances My community involvement includes playing for local football and cricket teams and past chair of my local Victorian Farmers Federation group I am currently chair of the Kanagulk Landcare Group and have been an active Country Fire Authority  member for 46 years.  As a potential second-term councillor I would like to take HRCC into the next term with my understanding of policy I am independent with no political affiliations and am committed to representing our whole community Brief background: My professional background in the corporate arm of Victoria Police has equipped me with a strong skill set in strategic planning and project management The community engagement in my current role at Horsham College and my previous role at Wimmera Lutheran College enables me to stay connected with the community and understand its needs firsthand Reasons for nominating: My motivation to run for council stems from seeing many projects at the council lacking solid direction devoid of commonsense and missing affected citizen input into them Particular platforms: I stand against forced rezoning of the rural areas of our community.  I stand against domestic and family violence in any form I would be dedicated to representing the interests of the hard-working members of the community ensuring that their needs are not overlooked My commitment is to work hard and smart to help our council reach its full potential fostering efficient and exceptional results for our community I am keen to use my experience and enthusiasm to enhance our local government and the quality of life for those that it represents Contact: Email Toby4horsham@invisimate.com Occupation: Media consultant and community/youth worker Background: I’ve proudly lived in Horsham and Oatlands Ward for over 27 years actively participating in community initiatives and council matters My experience has equipped me to advocate effectively on issues like infrastructure Reasons for nominating: I’m running to continue making a positive impact through community-first leadership My goal is to empower our community by fostering collaboration ensuring that every voice is heard and valued Health services: Advocate for better local healthcare access and services Inclusive spaces: Make parks and open spaces accessible and enjoyable for all Transparency: Ensure open decision-making that reflects the community’s voice I listen – I’m committed to putting our community first services and providing practical solutions with inclusive representation for all residents Contact: 0457 023 145; email djbowe4u@gmail.com; www.facebook.com/davidbowe4oatlands The entire October 2, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Saturday saw the club secure promotion –  a moment of pride not just for the players staff and volunteers but for the entire Horsham FC community family and friends to the club Thursday night for a special Trophy Presentation Evening with the Isthmian League –  and what a celebration it turned out to be With live music from the brilliant Zak Williams the night was a great way to round off a campaign of unforgettable moments We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along to the presentation to celebrate with us thank you for your support throughout the season – home and away no matter the weather your passion & energy has helped power the club and the team We’ll see you at the Sussex Transport Senior Cup final next week View John Lines’ full gallery here Absolutely brilliant being champion for Isthman league Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Last MatchIsthmian League Premier DivisionThe Fusion Aviation Community Stadium, HorshamSaturday April 26 2025, 3:00 pmHorsham5Hashtag United1Match Report Next MatchSussex Senior Cup FinalAmerican Express Stadium, FalmerThursday May 8 2025, 7:30 pmHorshamLittlehampton TownView Fixtures Send a tweet containing #HorshamFC to get involved. Thy man scores again things self entitled fans love to see.💛💚#HorshamFC https://x.com/robbiemurdoch28/status/1875881834388877785/photo/1 13918045.Limited by Shares: Major Shareholding (100%) Horsham Football Club CIC.Registered Address: The Hop Oast Stadium,Worthing Road,Horsham,West Sussex,RH13 0AD Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Deliveries, Returns & Refunds Powered by: Lello Co A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address The courageous efforts of local firefighters aided by neighbouring brigades and Fire Rescue Victoria crews from Ballarat were able to save a number of nearby shops the café was totally engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived and it was quickly reduced to rubble as it collapsed Its heartbroken owner watched helplessly as her business An adjoining store also suffered significant losses due to fire impacts Farmhouse Providore was more than just a café to the locals—it was a gathering place Regular patrons had long come for more than just the food; they came for the sense of connection the café offered as the community mourns its loss they also unite in hope rallying around the café’s owner with unwavering support While the fire’s cause remains under investigation what’s clear is that the café’s legacy of warmth and connection will endure supported by the love and resilience of its loyal customers and the wider community The Horsham Cricket Association hosted its junior grand finals on Monday with Homers claiming the under-16 premiership and Horsham Tigers winning the under-14 flag The Pigeons entered the under-16 grand final in red-hot form after finishing undefeated atop the ladder and beating Blackheath-Dimboola by 67 runs in a convincing semi-final Against Horsham Tigers in the grand final they were tested early and Hugh and Luke Miller all taking wickets to have the Tigers 4-65 The momentum shifted again when Horsham’s Jake Brennan came to the crease as he batted out the rest of the innings for 46 unbeaten runs taking his side to 7-154 from its 40 overs The Pigeons were rock-solid in reply however with openers Miller and Jaxson Crooks each making 39 runs as they put on a partnership of 65 with eight wickets and eight overs in hand with Hoffman picking up player-of-the-match honours after adding two catches in the field to his impressive innings with the bat the Tigers proved too strong for a mixed team of Rupanyup-Minyip and Dunmunkle juniors that shocked minor premier Noradjuha-Toolondo in a semi-final to earn an unlikely grand final berth The Tigers elected to bat after winning the toss and while openers Harvey Brown and Archie Knight fell for only 12 combined runs Charlie Coote was the only multiple-wicket taker for the Panthers taking 2-18 as the Tigers finished their 20 overs with an imposing 6-127 on the board The mixed Panthers side fell immediately behind in its run chase as openers Ryder Smith and Amba Zolj each fell for one run each retired not out before returning to bat later in the innings their team was consistently behind the required run rate eventually finishing 8-78 to give the Tigers a 49-run win adding bowling figures of 1-8 to his unbeaten 23 runs a Girl Guide and a Mother’s Day event to educate about heart disease will be recognised at Horsham Rural City Council’s Australia Day awards Gavin Morrow will be awarded the council’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding community involvement and contributions over many years.  Julia Hastings will receive the 2025 Young Citizen of the Year Award recognising her outstanding leadership qualities and volunteerism.Article continues below organised by five community-minded women – Mary and Teresa Marchesini Lee Elliot and Robyn Lardner – is being recognised for community event of the year Mr Morrow said given the amount of people in Horsham who were worthy of the award riding their bikes down the street or whatever and when there is a catastrophe around the Wimmera everyone supports those people really well – that’s another thing I love,” he said Mr Morrow established mental health support network Healthy Minds in 2009  ”We’ve learned from smarter people than us that if you can manage stress you can manage anxiety and depression,” he said “We’re trying to teach people and educate people that if you can manage your stress we just want people to let people know when you get to a situation where you feel lost or there’s no end you can ring us and talk to us and we’ll get you some help.” “ Three or four people rang me and said I’m going to end my life today but I know that we got them help that day.  Through his work as dealer principal of Morrow Motor Group he has also sponsored and supported a vast range of community events and activities we put a lot of money back in the community – heaps of different things a lot of things no one but us knows about.  He has served on the Wimmera Football League board and also joined the board of the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute after his father died from cancer Mr Morrow and his wife Jodie have also been foster carers for the past four years – opening their home to children and teenagers as their own children grew up and left home  ”We’ve had some wonderful kids come through we only have them for respite and emergency care,” he said  I reckon we get just as much out of it as what the kids do.” who is part of the leadership team at Girl Guides Horsham was thrilled to receive a call from Horsham Mayor Ian Ross to tell her she would be named young citizen of the year “ I was pretty excited and happy because I didn’t expect it and didn’t think that I did enough to get the award,” she said Miss Hastings first joined Guides 10 years ago and has progressed to a leadership role where she attends planning meetings I enjoy going camping and making new friends,” she said “Just seeing everyone and participating every week and having a good time “We get to help out the community a lot as well The 16-year-old Horsham College student is known to have a positive influence on her fellow Guides Miss Hastings said displaying those qualities came naturally to her “I just turn up every week and do my thing … but to think that it has a positive impact on others is like ‘wow’,” she said Miss Hastings also volunteers at Vinnies in Horsham The third major award to be presented on Sunday is the community event of the year which will be awarded to organisers of the Love Your Mum afternoon high tea was organised to pay tribute to Horsham woman Susan Schilling The event not only offered people a unique opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day but also to learn about heart disease symptoms and the early signs of heart attack.  Horsham business owner Judy Carter told her heart disease story at the event and Captain Tom Ryan of the Royal Flying Doctor Service led a four-piece band to entertain the 150-plus guests With the support of more than 50 businesses and an anonymous single donation of $10,000 the event raised enough money to donate $16,000 to Grampians Health’s Horsham Cardiac Rehabilitation and $10,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria.  • Anyone experiencing mental-health issues can call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 The entire January 22, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Horsham’s Una Faux and the late Cynthia Knight were among more than 20 people named to Victoria’s Health Volunteer Honour Roll last month Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt announced the induction of both women at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards compassion and outstanding contributions of the state’s healthcare workers and volunteers The Health Volunteer Honour Roll celebrates Victorian healthcare volunteers with 30 or more years of service Ms Faux began volunteering at Horsham’s Kurrajong Lodge aged-care facility in the early 1980s after her mother was a resident.Article continues below She said she was searching for connections with other people and quickly began visiting the lodge multiple times weekly Grampians Health chief executive Dale Fraser said Ms Faux quickly became ‘a valuable member of the team’ Ms Faux still volunteers at Kurrajong Lodge every other Monday reading to residents or bringing in items to give a show-and-tell presentation She said she was thrilled to be named on the honour roll and I felt like a queen with all this attention,” she said “Volunteering at Kurrajong Lodge has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience and I loved spending every moment with our residents.” Ms Knight also received posthumous recognition for her dedication to the Wimmera Base Hospital Ladies Auxiliary in Horsham since 1992 As part of the auxiliary she helped spearhead efforts to raise money for new equipment Mr Fraser said Ms Knight had remained an integral part of Grampians Health Horsham through the auxiliary group despite her declining health in recent years and her passing is a profound loss for our community,” he said “Cynthia’s spirit of generosity and her commitment to improving healthcare for others will always be remembered and cherished she has become a valuable member of the auxiliary and has touched the lives of many.” Ms Thomas said the awards ceremony showed Victoria’s healthcare system was world-class “Victoria has one of the most talented and dedicated health workforces anywhere in the world and this year’s nominees and award winners are just a sample of the outstanding care being delivered across the state – I congratulate them for their incredible work,” she said A complete list of this year’s finalists and winners is available online at health.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-healthcare-awards The entire December 11, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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AgLife: Make safety steps part of farm life Reigning Horsham Cricket Association A Grade premier Homers’ hopes of a top-two finish hang in the balance after day one of the competition’s penultimate round on Saturday The Pigeons have an opportunity to dislodge Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills from second place on the ladder with a win but face a stiff challenge after being bowled out for 93 on day one of their two-day match against Noradjuha-Toolondo at Noradjuha but were on the back foot early when Bullant bowler Austin Smith removed openers Adam Atwood and Matt Kerr for six runs and a duck respectively It was the start of a brilliant day out for Smith who claimed 5-24 from 17.4 overs at a miserly economy rate of 1.24 runs an over who was even more economical with 4-11 from 15 overs With Smith and Combe allowing the Pigeons’ batsmen little latitude Hugh Dougherty did his best to stabilise the innings with 17 runs from 53 balls while Chaminda Gamage did the same with an innings of 21 but batting was a laborious task for every Pigeon who came to the crease allowing the Bullants to approach their first innings with patience Combe made 25 before falling leg before wicket to Gamage while fellow opener Jamie Byrne and Austin Smith remained unbeaten at stumps with their team 1-38 – only 55 runs behind Homers with nine wickets in hand In their only other match at Noradjuha this season the Bullants blasted 238 runs against Laharum but a Homers attack featuring dangerous bowlers including Baxter and Gibson Perry Gamage and Atwood will aim to make the home side’s life difficult when play resumes on Saturday.  with Laharum bludgeoning Colts’ bowling attack to score 10-269 at nearly a run a ball were the chief architects of the Colts’ misery with Peucker slashing 11 fours and Hoffman hitting eight fours and four sixes the rest of the Laharum line-up struggled to match their productivity the only other players to reach double-digit totals Harrison Millar was the pick of the Colt bowlers the visitors struggled their way to 5-53 at stumps Ladder leader West Wimmera also made an imposing first-innings total in its match against Horsham Saints at Coughlin Park the Warriors received a host of solid contributions Seven of their 11 batsmen made at least 20 runs Jono Carroll and Dezi Carter shouldered the bulk of the bowling duties for the Saints and took three wickets each while the rest of the attack struggled to make inroads against the West Wimmera batters The visiting Tigers looked in dire trouble after losing their top seven batsmen for a combined 55 runs but a huge stand from number eight Martyn Knight Lubeck-Murtoa lost both its openers in the 15 overs before stumps with Reddie and skipper Josh Hedt set to resume on 14 and four respectively this weekend as their team requires 160 runs with eight wickets in hand The entire February 12, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! Horsham Senior Citizens group is inviting people to join their full social calendar of bowls Group president Wes Hazelden said members enjoy the social aspect of a variety of activities “We play 500 on Mondays and bias carpet bowls on Thursday – we have fun and socialise as we go,” he said which is followed by a two-course sausage sizzle lunch and a game of bowls.”Article continues below Mr Hazelden said people aged 55 and older could join but consideration could be made for younger people The group meets at Horsham Senior Citizens clubrooms in Roberts Avenue and people can call 5382 2693 for more information The entire March 19, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! To make bin night and recycling easier for residents Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) in Victoria The HRCC Waste App can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and can be set up for helpful bin night reminders Other features include the A-Z waste guide which bin you can put it in and news and updates Mayor of Horsham Rural City Council encouraged all residents who have a kerbside collection service to download the app “This app will make bin collection and correct waste disposal a breeze for our residents with lots of information literally at their fingertips,” said Ross “Not only does this app give you reminders of what bins to put out each week but you can easily search and find out how to dispose of items “This will help reduce contamination in our bins For more information, visit: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/Home Horsham landfill diversion helps avoid future cost spikes Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift.. Performance sustainability and software solutions group AMCS has deepened its Australian market presence with the acquisition of Mandalay Technologies The demanding tasks found on waste management sites require powerful All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The Horsham Junior Classic basketball tournament will attract hundreds of players and supporters to the region this weekend for the annual event Horsham Amateur Basketball Association vice-president Glen Taylor said the tournament would feature high-calibre players from each association “Each association has two or three try-out sessions before the tournament,” he said “We will have players from 11 towns from across the state plus parents and supporters – easily about 1000 people involved in the event.” Mr Taylor said games would follow round robin format with points and percentages awarded according to winning margins “We will play into finals and then a grand final with a majority of these to be played on Sunday afternoon,” he said Multiple basketball courts will be used at venues across Horsham “We have a huge volunteer base to organise the tournament it just wouldn’t exist without them,” Mr Taylor said People are welcome to spectate, entry is free of charge. Visit www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/org/horsham-basketball-tournament/c41a550f for draws and locations The entire November 6, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE! A new childcare centre will be built in Horsham South set to cater for the needs of families living south of the Wimmera River.  Horsham Rural City Council approved a planning application at its December meeting for the use of land at 75-77 River Road The 1978-square-metre vacant block of land Applicants Monty and Jyoti Pty Ltd submitted plans an external play area of 720-square-metres Set to be built in a general residential zone and impact on market value of surrounding properties liaising with objectors and then the developer to make changes to the landscape plan and to increase the height and location of the fencing There was also further assessments on traffic and acoustics Council officers’ recommendation was to grant the planning permit saying the childcare centre ‘supports the identified demands for Horsham’s growth and is consistent with the purpose of the General Residential Zone to allow educational community and a limited range of other non-residential uses to serve local community needs in appropriate locations’ The officer’s report said: ‘The site is well located with access to River Road and will support a growing population in Horsham South of over 5000 people and a developing commercial and industrial precinct and should be approved subject to conditions including design Crs Angela Munn and Brian Klowss excused themselves from the discussion and vote due to conflicts of interest Councillors voted to modify the plans to reconfigure layout to locate the play areas to the north-east of the site and the building formed to the north-west corner of the site to provide a visual and acoustic buffer to residential dwellings Cr Rebecca Sluggett moved the amendment to also include changes to the footpaths with swept paths for carparking to ensure all vehicles can exit in a forward direction I was excited to see that this applicant realised our huge need for another childcare facility within our municipality,” she said “I was also pleased that it’s located south of the river making it accessible to a larger number of families living on that side of the river.” Cr Sluggett said she was concerned about the neighbouring property owners’ objections “It leaves no doubt that this development is causing deep concern and will change the way they live in their homes,” she said “While their concerns are extremely valid and have been heavily considered this development meets all requirements of our current planning schemes for residential areas, which allows for educational and community facilities “I also note the applicant thus far has made some provisions through mediation where possible to lessen the impacts to other properties.  “I feel the amendment will assist to further lessen the impact so due to compliance to the planning schemes the net benefit and lack of legal reasons to deny the planning permit I feel I must support this motion with the proposal.” Cr Cameron McDonald said the development proposal was putting the council between ‘a rock and a hard place’ but the council must consider the application from a planning perspective but at the same time we’re very sensitive to genuine concerns over the development,” he said “My feeling is if you build a childcare centre that is the absolute economic driver for future developments around town Horsham Croquet Club officials are encouraging people to give the sport a go after hosting the first of three player-development workshops planned for this year Croquet Victoria coach Maurice Cevaal-Hewitt hosted the workshop for novice players with two further sessions planned in the next four months Horsham Croquet Club assistant secretary Leanda Elliot said she enjoyed the session and hoped others would be inspired to try the sport which means people with a handicap of 10 or above,” she said and it’s designed to give them skills so they can then go on and compete in tournaments like the tournament we have here “There were about 15 people who took part  and a few who couldn’t make it.” Ms Elliot said the Croquet Victoria workshops were supported by a State Government grant with workshops also scheduled in other locations across country Victoria She said the new members would be eagerly practicing their skills ahead of the next workshop in about two months “We have two more two-day sessions later on in the year we’ll be able to practice over the period between the first and second workshops,” she said “Hopefully at the end of the three workshops our handicaps will have improved “We’ll go home and busily practice for the next few weeks before we have our next workshop.” Ms Elliot said prospective new club members were welcome to attend regular casual sessions at the club “We have a casual day on Tuesday afternoons that people can come along to if they’re interested We’ve got mallets they can use here,” she said “They can come along and have a go as long as they wear appropriate footwear “We’d love people to come along and have a go and see if they’re interested.” People can email horshamcroquetclub@gmail.com for more information The entire April 9, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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The Federal Government will contribute $900,000 for safety upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists along Urquhart Street in Horsham The Horsham Rural City Council project was among 19 across Victoria to share in $21-million to build new or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths.  supports the government’s commitment to invest in infrastructure planning design and construction that improves safety outcomes for road users under the National Road and Safety Strategy 2021-2030 Urquhart Street is the focus of the project aiming to enhance road safety for cyclists and improve the form and amenity of the street including the addition of more tree canopy Upgrades include providing a consistent median retaining the existing trees and additional canopy trees and increased tree planting along the footpaths; and reducing the speed limit to provide bicycle safety without compromising parking availability The upgrade is part of the council’s City to River project which seeks to enhance the connections between the CBD and river frontage areas Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the government was investing in active transport options across Victoria to shape the way people move.  and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit,” she said Victorian Senator Jana Stewart said the funding would make two key entry roads to Horsham’s CBD more accessible and safer for cyclists and pedestrians “We’re getting Horsham residents moving,” she said The entire February 26, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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