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Friendly contest at St Arnaud winter bowls
LAST Sunday may have seemed cold and cloudy to many people, but 16 bowlers enjoyed good bowling conditions at the St Arnaud Bowling Club.
11 June, 2026
Sport
SENIOR CHAMPS STAR: North Central Hockey teams take on state's best
Following a successful junior campaign last month, the pressure was on for the adults to come home with a few wins.
10 June, 2026
Youngsters stepping up a grade
The first quarter was a testing one, with St Arnaud registering one goal...
Saints’ close call ends with win, new streak
After a tough first round against Charlton’s top-of-the-ladder strong...
Golfers keep up on course as competition begins
THURSDAY’S 9 hole winner was Peter Martin with 18 points one point ahead...
Community
Council backs St Arnaud train revival push
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has voted to support the movement to get a passenger train running back through St...
10 June, 2026
GALLERY: Mary Walklate is the woman of the century
There were plenty of smiles and stories on May 27 when the woman of the...
Safe space for talking in workshop session
Murray PHN and the Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit (LMPHU) are...
Trip around the towns for Probus group
Charlton Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) branch manager Michelle...
Business & Rural
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern Grampians representatives descended into a...
10 June, 2026
Landowner payments to increase along VNI West line
The increase in the landholder benefit payment reflects analysis of land...
Renewable energy zones declared
Properties in St Arnaud, Charlton and surrounds now sit in the Western...
Know the rules of spraying with drones
Agriculture Victoria’s Alex Perera said operators and pilots are...
Council & Politics
Scam victims need to speak up: Webster
“A year ago, in Mallee’s Biggest Survey I conducted, one of the most shocking results was that 1 in 5 survey...
8 June, 2026
Continued care after hub closures
Following the conclusion of the hubs, East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS)...
Council opposes new renewable zones
“Any renewable energy developer wanting to develop a renewable energy...
Walklate’s legacy cemented in street name
“Dr Walklate is remembered with great respect in Charlton and this is a...
Arts
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills the town with “really positive vibes”. But...
1 March, 2026
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region,...
Welcome to the new space for creatives and community
The space will open on October 2 at an event starting at 10am at 9a High...
Weekend watch: what's on at the local cinemas?
Here's a sneak peak of what you can watch this weekend
Opinion & Perspectives
Get help with rego rebate when MP comes to town
"I’ll also be in St Arnaud in a few weeks to help locals apply in person. If you’d like to book a time, please...
7 June, 2026
Positive changes happening around town
WOOHOO! Life is exciting sometimes.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for Tribune Tribute, National Volunteers Week
Some of your thoughts. Want to send us a letter? Email us a...
OPINION: Understanding Scale in a Rural Shire
Whether it’s travelling between towns, accessing services, or...