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Horsham Rural City Council

Locality: Horsham, Victoria

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24.01.2022 COVID-19 |The DHHS has some handy info about wearing a face mask: - wash your hands before putting it on - make sure it covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly under your chin, over the bridge of your nose and against the sides of your face - do not touch the front of the mask while wearing it (and if you do, sanitize your hands immediately)... For more about face masks and coverings, follow this link https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19

24.01.2022 Thinking of running for Local Government election? Its still not too late. The VEC has produced a useful video outlining the election process, and is offering an online information seminar for potential candidates tonight, 5pm. To learn more, visit the link below

22.01.2022 The agenda for Mondays Council Meeting is now available http://bit.ly/HRCCagenda

22.01.2022 PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN | Come and see us at the Horsham Plaza Shopping Centre to share your thoughts on the proposed changes to parking restrictions in the city. We're there from Monday to Wednesday this week. It is not about parallel versus angle parking or meters... It is about appropriate time restrictions in the right locations If the draft plan is adopted, the most noticeable change will be the extension of one-hour parking to two hours. Find out more or have your say online http://bit.ly/HRCCParkingPlan

21.01.2022 PLAYGROUNDS ARE OPEN Let your kids run free at your local playground while you catch a breath of spring air. From this morning parks and gardens staff have been busy getting to all playgrounds to update signage.... Restrictions as directed by the Victorian Government still apply.

21.01.2022 Got a heap of old chemicals lying around your shed? Not sure how to get rid of them? You can now safely dispose of toxic household chemicals items such as solvents, poisons, cleaning products, fertilisers and car care products for free, thanks to the 'Detox Your Home' program. The service is delivered by Sustainability Victoria in association with local councils and allows you to donate your old chemicals and have them diverted from landfill. The Horsham event is happening at the Kenny Road Transfer Station on Saturday 8 May between 8am and 10am. Find out more http://bit.ly/DetoxYourHomeHRCC

21.01.2022 The agenda for Monday's Council Meeting is now available http://bit.ly/HRCCagenda

20.01.2022 Real Local Laws Officers will always be in uniform and carry identification which community members should request to see.

20.01.2022 COVIDSAFE SUMMER | Have a happy and COVIDSafe Christmas and remember to follow the rules to keep you and your loved-ones safe https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-su

18.01.2022 Thinking of running for Council? If you are, make sure to check out the Local Government Victoria guidelines for safe campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic. The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is also running a live panel discussion titled Campaigning in COVID Its all about Social Media on Friday 28 August. Visit the link below to read more.

18.01.2022 No matter how we celebrate this time of year, let’s keep it safe. That means keeping our catch-ups with family and friends outdoors. Because celebrating safely keeps us open. To find out more visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au STAY SAFE, STAY OPEN.

17.01.2022 The Kalkee Road Children's Hub Supported Playgroups team are offering six weekly opportunities for families and their young children to connect in Term Two, including Hubbub at the Hub on Tuesdays, and New-to-Horsham Playgroup on Fridays. For details, visit the link below

17.01.2022 Council elections are coming up | If youre interested in running you should join this weekends final VLGA Candidate Information Session. bit.ly/Candidate_Info_Session

17.01.2022 COVID-19 | To keep yourself, your friends and family safe please remember under Stage 3 restrictions there only four reasons that you can leave home: - to shop for food and necessary goods or services - to provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment - to exercise or for outdoor recreation - for work or education, if you cant do it from home... You must wear a face covering when you leave home. We all need to play our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). By staying at home and limiting contact with other people, we can help protect ourselves, our families and our communities from COVID-19. For the latest information, please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus See more

17.01.2022 #respectis #callitout #16dayscampaign

17.01.2022 Thunderstorm asthma warning includes Horsham and surrounding areas.

16.01.2022 With the highest growth rate in decades - our operations team has called in extra resources to keep on top of its annual roadside slashing.

16.01.2022 A report detailing the communitys feedback on the Riverfront Activation Project is now available. 81 per cent of respondents believe the riverfront will be more inviting if the plans are implemented 19 per cent did not agree... See the full report http://bit.ly/RiverfrontEngagementReport

15.01.2022 Wondering how Council elections will work this October? Here are the facts you need to know.

15.01.2022 Drung Jung Road is being upgraded, with stage one works currently underway. This week the contractor has been preparing a sub-base of orange gravel, over which class 1 FCR (fine crushed rock) will be spread. This stretch of road should be sealed and completed within 3 weeks. The Drung Jung Road upgrade is jointly funded by Regional Roads Victoria and Horsham Rural City Council.

15.01.2022 Langlands Track is a new walking and bicycle trail along the Wimmera River, connecting Anzac Bridge to the Weir.

13.01.2022 Our local HRCC area is host to some great fishing spots. Here is a brief list of what has been released in the waterways in our municipality this year

12.01.2022 August at Murra Warra. Hayley Thomas

12.01.2022 Victorian Government Business Support Fund - $5000 To support businesses impacted by Stage 3 restrictions, one-off grants will be made available to eligible businesses under the Business Support Fund Expansion program: $5,000 for businesses in regional local government areas ... Businesses which have already received a Business Support Fund - Expansion grant, or have applied for one, will not need to re-apply. Successful applicants will automatically receive this additional allocation. Applications for the program will be extended until 14 September 2020. This program is in addition to the first round of the Business Support Fund, which closed on 1 June 2020. To discover how to apply visit For more information visit here

12.01.2022 Today is RU OK? day, a day to reach out to those you care about, ask them R U OK? and be ready to listen. If you are unsure about how to have an RU OK? conversation, the RU OK? website has four conversation steps to help you navigate a conversation with someone youre worried about www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

12.01.2022 Council election candidates in 2020 are required to complete mandatory training to be eligible to nominate. This training is designed to provide candidates with an important understanding of their responsibilities as a Councillor. http://bit.ly/Candidate_Training

12.01.2022 COVID-19 | A message from DHHS: Many people have a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a mask, so if you see someone who is not wearing a face covering, you shouldnt assume that they are not following directions. Fore more visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-covid-19

11.01.2022 #BeatTheBite | Residents and visitors in the Surf Coast, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and north-west areas of Victoria are being warned to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Visit the link below for tips on how to #BeatTheBite

10.01.2022 Skate parks will re-open from 11.59pm tonight, when regional Victoria enters the third step on the COVID roadmap to reopening. Read more about the third step changes on the HRCC website http://bit.ly/third-step

09.01.2022 HORSHAM REGIONAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE | The saleyards have reopened to the public. The exchange had been restricted to buyers and agents due to COVID protocols since restrictions were enforced 12 months ago. Now the general public can attend on market days, provided they sign in on arrival.

09.01.2022 The short window for nominations to stand as a candidate in the 2020 local council election is coming up. Candidates need to lodge their nomination between Thursday 17 September and Tuesday 22 September. For more details on the nomination process, candidates can visit the VEC website https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/

09.01.2022 EASYPARK APP | We have created a short step-by-step guide on how to use the 'EasyPark' app. This app allows you to pay for your parking using your mobile phone, rather than coins. Parking meters will be switched back on in central Horsham from 1 January 2021.

08.01.2022 Council election candidate nominations open in 6 days. Will you put your hand up? https://bit.ly/hrcc_elections_2020

08.01.2022 Council is seeking community feedback on a plan to rename a reserve after former Horsham man Jack Schier.

08.01.2022 Earlier this year, the team working from the Kalkee Road Childrens Hub did an incredible amount of work to ensure the important community services they run continued safely. With the return to Stage 3 restrictions, services such as new parents groups, maternal and child health appointments and supported playgroup are well-adapted to continue operating effectively.

08.01.2022 More than 40 trees have been planted on nature strips following requests from residents.

08.01.2022 Horsham Carols by Candlelight is set to be held online this year on Sunday 6 December at 7pm, through Facebook and Youtube. Local singer, Grace O'Donnell-Clancy, performed at Harvest Church on Tuesday night, in preparation for the annual event.

07.01.2022 ROAD WORKS | Works to upgrade the roundabout at the intersection of Firebrace and Hamilton Streets will start Monday. There will be restricted access for Hamilton Street traffic throughout the next four weeks. Vehicles are encouraged to use Wilson Street during the works.

07.01.2022 Volunteering Victoria is offering a Supplementary Grants program for organisations to support volunteers. Read more via the link below.

06.01.2022 The mandatory training for all potential candidates in Octobers Local Government elections is now available online. Click the link below for details

05.01.2022 REMINDER | If your cat or dog is registered, our Community Safety team has the best chance of returning your furry friend home, often without having to spend time waiting at the pound or having their photo shared across Facebook! We all want the best for your pet - registrations are due on April 10 and you should have received your registration notice in the mail several weeks ago. Contact Council via www.hrcc.vic.gov.au or phone 53 82 9777 if you do not have your notice or you've got a new pet to register. Thanks for being a responsible pet owner.

05.01.2022 As this is a postal election, its important to check both your postal and residential addresses are correct, so you receive your ballot pack. The voter roll closes this Friday. More info http://bit.ly/Voter_Roll

05.01.2022 Nominations are invited from community members to participate on a City Oval/Sawyer Park Community Reference Group (CRG). The CRG will help deliver schematic designs to upgrade the area as part of the City to River Masterplan. Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 21 September 2020. For nomination details http://bit.ly/CRG_cityoval-sawyerpark

05.01.2022 To keep people connected over the Christmas period, Telstra will be making their payphones FREE to use between Christmas Eve to 1 January 2021

04.01.2022 Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Call 1800 595 212 and find the best mental health support for you. Or head online to find out more https://headtohealth.gov.au/

03.01.2022 OUTDOOR DINING | There will be no cost for our local businesses to start or expand as all outdoor dining fees have been waived as part of the 2020/2021 Budget. As a first step, our business support is making contact with all hospitality business operators to discuss various options.

03.01.2022 It might be a little bit daunting at the outset, but standing up and becoming a leader in your community can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Local government is where you can make real and positive change in your community. So no matter your age or background please do consider standing up, sharing your voice and nominating as a candidate this coming election. Nominations open 17th September and close at noon 22nd September. https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//becoming-a-local-council-candi

03.01.2022 Interested to learn more about the Horsham South Structure Plan? Please join the public webinar outlining the project on Thursday 10 September, 5.30pm to 7pm. A project overview will be presented along with general discussion on the vision, strategic directions and key plan elements. All welcome. For details visit the link below

03.01.2022 The Civic Centre may be closed, but Councils Customer Service Team is still working. Get in touch with us via phone Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, send an email or visit our website: hrcc.vic.gov.au

02.01.2022 Leesha and Malavika Gunaseelan will open Rooh at Horsham Town Hall on Wednesday 16 September.

02.01.2022 Victoria Together brings together the states best digital experiences and activities to support Victorians through the coronavirus response. The platform includes content from: Museums Victoria Zoos Victoria Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)... Victorias art galleries musicians, comedians and performers health and wellbeing practitioners Check it out via the link below See more

02.01.2022 Seniors Rights Victoria are holding a series of free Zoom talks each Tuesday in September. Topics include: Your Rights Your Safety, Your Home and Adult Children and Your Medical Decision Maker. The sessions take place at 11am. To book in for a session email [email protected] or phone Gary Ferguson 0407 329 290

01.01.2022 We will keep working to attract state and federal government grants to deliver projects and bolster our local economy.

01.01.2022 Mayor Robyn Gulline and Councillor Penny Flynn visited the pop-up park in Roberts Avenue. Make sure you come and check it out - the perfect spot for lunching, socialising, working or relaxing.

01.01.2022 Are you a local maker or producer that would benefit from the new Click for Vic initiative by the Victorian Government? To connect to new customers your business needs to register with the Australian Data Tourism Website (ATDW) through Grampians Tourism. This free offer of membership expires October 31, 2020. To discover more email [email protected] or phone the Business Support team on 0428 357 220.