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New leadership for Charlton Croquet team
SIX dedicated members of the Charlton Croquet Club travelled to Swan Hill on Saturday, May 16 to take part in the Murray Valley Round Robin, a well-supported regional event
14 June, 2026
Sport
Cold weather doesn’t take away from course
A BIG week at St Arnaud Golf Club started on Thursday with eight brave golfers resisting the cold.
13 June, 2026
RESULTS: North Central Netball
How the netballers went last weekend.
NORTH CENTRAL: Mixed bag of results so far
NINE weeks after the beginning of the North Central football and netball...
RESULTS: North Central Football
How the football went last week.
Community
Watch time and fashions fly by in popular parade
FOLLOWING the success of its popular 2018 bridal parade, the Charlton Golden Grains Museum is once again bringing...
13 June, 2026
Come see Charlton Courthouse Gallery’s latest exhibition
A STRONG crowd attended the official opening of As I See It, the debut...
GALLERY: Students, staff freeze for good cause
IT WAS as cold as it could get for staff and students at St Arnaud...
Council backs St Arnaud train revival push
NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council has voted to support the movement to...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: Market goes to strength again
The EMI lifted 11 cents on Tuesday and a further 19 cents on Wednesday, extending the market’s run of gains to five...
12 June, 2026
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
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...
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...







