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The future of Arapiles/Dyurrite access took a new turn last week, with the concept of Designated Climbing Areas to be replaced with a location-based approach. It is believed the Community Working Group dealing with the issue has their next meeting in the next few weeks where the new direction will be further developed.

Climbing zones scrapped: Arapiles starting over with climbing areas

A SIGNIFICANT decision was reached on Monday, March 23, by the Community Working Group representing various stakeholders in the use of the Arapiles/Dyurrite area.

2 April, 2026

The community turned out in force as the annual Natimuk show became a symbol of recovery after January’s bushfire. From sheepdog trials to shearing, hundreds gathered, including Horsham's Sienna Harberger, for a day of food, fun and tradition.

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

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

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New Grass Flat blaze rating five time greater than originally thought

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Natimuk pub a place to gather and debrief

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

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Climbing zones scrapped: Arapiles starting over with climbing areas

Natimuk Show-ing the way forward

Arapiles Community Working Group continue to meet

Ken Hateley unsure about his fire damaged paddocks

Jacinta Ermacora visits fireground

Blaze Aid restores hope one fence line at a time

Call the doctor: Coping after catastrophe

Veteran CFA volunteer recounts seven-minute blaze that destroyed home

Horsham Rural City Council mayor's message to community

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

New Grass Flat blaze rating five time greater than originally thought

Natimuk pub a place to gather and debrief

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

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