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Jacinta Ermacora visits fireground

A visit to Natimuk by Western Victoria upper house member Jacinta Ermacora gave community members impacted by the January 9 Grass Flat fires the opportunity to show her firsthand

24 February, 2026

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

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

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

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Premier visits fire-affected Natimuk

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

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

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

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Arapiles climbing bans: No change

The Nati Frinj Biennale is among 27 events sharing $72,938 in Horsham Rural City Council funding to bring vibrant programs to life.

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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

Premier visits fire-affected Natimuk

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

Arapiles climbing bans: No change

Funding for Nati Frinj Biennale 2025

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