Horsham Rural City Council

Horsham Rural City Council www.hrcc.vic.gov.au

Civic Centre, 18 Roberts Avenue
PO Box 511
HORSHAM VIC 3402

Ph: 03 5382 9777 Generally, all we ask is that you’re polite.

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Horsham Rural City Council’s page exists to provide information on Council initiatives, events, programs, and news. It is used as an important tool for Council to actively engage with the community, serving as a place for discussion, enquiries, and an active exchange of ideas. We will respond to service enquiries via Facebook where possible, but still enco

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Do You Recognise Me?  An entire female Staffordshire Terrier has been found wandering on Natimuk Road, Horsham.She is ex...
01/09/2026

Do You Recognise Me?

An entire female Staffordshire Terrier has been found wandering on Natimuk Road, Horsham.
She is extremely friendly but is not microchipped.

An entire female Domestic Long Haired Calico coloured cat was found on Hillary Street Horsham. Unfortunately has no microchip.

It is important to register and microchip your animals. This allows Council to reunite stray roaming animals promptly with the owners.

If you recognise either of these animals or know who her owner may be, please contact Horsham Rural City Council on 03 5382 9777.

Spring has officially sprung at The Station! 🌼We're excited to see our Youth Team kicking off three weeks of after-schoo...
01/09/2026

Spring has officially sprung at The Station! 🌼

We're excited to see our Youth Team kicking off three weeks of after-school activities designed to bring young people together, build connections and have plenty of fun along the way.

Take a look at their post for all the details and help us spread the word!

Spring has officially sprung at The Station!
Join us for three jam packed weeks of after school activities before the next round of school holidays begin

🔴⚪🔵 Welcome Bulldogs fans!With AFL supporters travelling through Horsham on their way to Adelaide this weekend, there's ...
31/08/2026

🔴⚪🔵 Welcome Bulldogs fans!

With AFL supporters travelling through Horsham on their way to Adelaide this weekend, there's never been a better time to stop and experience our region. From great coffee, food, fuel, shopping and accommodation to a packed weekend of local events, there's plenty happening across Horsham. Enjoy the HDFNL Preliminary Finals, Parkrun, and the Framed in Footy exhibition at Horsham Regional Art Gallery while you're here.

Whether you're passing through or staying a little longer, we look forward to welcoming you to Horsham. 🏉✨

❤️🤍💙 Horsham Businesses, let’s roll out the red, white and blue carpet!

Western Bulldogs supporters & AFL fans will be travelling through Horsham to Adelaide for the Elimination Final this Saturday 5 September.

This is a great opportunity to welcome travellers with coffee, food, fuel, shopping, accommodation and country hospitality and give them a reason to stop and return. A traveller who stops for a coffee today could be a visitor who returns for a weekend away tomorrow!

The proof: during 2026 AFL Gather Round, Horsham’s total spending was 7% above the 12 month daily average, with:
🍽️ Dining & Entertainment +29%
⛽️Transport +27%
🏠Furniture & Household Goods +29+

So whether it’s a red, white and blue display, a special offer, a warm welcome or a social media shout-out, let’s make Horsham a must-stop on the road to Adelaide.

There’s plenty happening locally too, with the HDFNL Preliminary Finals, Parkrun and the “Framed in Footy” exhibition at Horsham Regional Art Gallery.

Let’s make it a big weekend for Horsham.

31/08/2026
28/08/2026

Start Spring Swimming Strong – PRE-CAMPAIGN OFFER

With there being so much water spots around the Wimmera, Australia’s love for water and Summer fast approaching now is the best time to get your child into swimming lessons. Every lesson counts in develop confidence, water safety and strong swimming for all that summer fun!

Enrol in Learn to Swim between now and Sunday 30th August and get 2 weeks FREE, PLUS a free swim cap!

Whether you're returning to lessons or getting started for the first time, Spring is the perfect time to dive in and get started.

A skill for life starts with one lesson. T&C’s Apply.

𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 Following recent rainfall, higher river flows are expected over the weekend. Some bo...
27/08/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮

Following recent rainfall, higher river flows are expected over the weekend. Some boards will be removed from the Horsham Weir to help manage water levels.

Low-lying areas will be impacted, including:
• O'Brees Road ford
• Dooen Swamp
• Boardwalks below the Horsham Weir
• Potential impact for the Longerenong Road crossing of Yarriambiack Creek.

Never drive through floodwaters. Even shallow water can be dangerous, and conditions can change quickly. Council will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 - 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰Did you miss this Monday's Council meeting? Here are a few of the impactful decisions our Counc...
27/08/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 - 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰

Did you miss this Monday's Council meeting? Here are a few of the impactful decisions our Councillors voted on.

The meeting agenda and fully timestamped recording are available at the link in the comments 👇

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮Heavy flows through Norton Creek have flooded several low-lying roads and crossi...
26/08/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮

Heavy flows through Norton Creek have flooded several low-lying roads and crossings.

Please follow all road closure signage and never drive through floodwaters. Fast-flowing water and wet, unsealed roads can create dangerous conditions for vehicles.

Flows are expected to ease in the coming days. Council will continue monitoring the situation and will provide updates if needed.

𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲As a result of this week’s rain event, river levels are rising upstream at Eversley and another flus...
25/08/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

As a result of this week’s rain event, river levels are rising upstream at Eversley and another flush is expected to pass through Horsham towards the end of this week.

Due to these conditions, the Horsham Weir will be left in its half-open state for the week unless conditions change. The level of the Weir Pool is expected to drop over the course of the week, but the level is expected to be restored by the flush.

Low-lying areas will continue to be impacted, including:
▪ O'Brees Road ford
▪ Dooen Swamp
▪ Boardwalks below the Horsham Weir

Never drive through floodwaters. Even shallow floodwater can be dangerous, and conditions can change quickly.

24/08/2026

Children’s Book Week is coming up, and we want to see your favourite book characters come to life! 📚✨

To celebrate this year’s Symphony of Stories, Horsham Library is inviting children in Grade 6 and below to enter our Children’s Book Week Drawing Competition.

Simply grab some paper and draw your favourite book character doing something you love to do! Maybe your favourite character is reading, dancing, playing sport, baking, gaming, exploring—or something completely silly. Let your imagination take over!

🏆 There are prizes to be won, and winning entries, runners-up and honourable mentions will be proudly displayed at the library.

How to enter:

🎨 Draw your favourite book character doing something you love.
✏️ Include your name and age/grade.
📞 Add a parent or carer’s contact details.
📚 Drop your entry into Horsham Library (please hand it to staff rather than putting it through the returns chute!).
Entries are open from 6 August until Sunday 6 September 2026.

So sharpen those pencils, grab your crayons and get drawing! We can’t wait to see which book characters make an appearance. 💙📖✨

And we’re fully expecting at least a few Rumi drawings from K-Pop Demon Hunters*! 😄*

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