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St Arnaud racing to cup day
THE stage is almost set for St Arnaud’s biggest day of racing.
22 October, 2025
Sport
Bowling against the wind in first round of NCB
THE first round of North Central Bowls, Division One between Wycheproof and St Arnaud was a tough contest on Saturday.
15 October, 2025
Brothers combine in Donaldson trot
THE larger than usual weekday crowd that attended the Charlton harness...
Buoyed for lawn start
A WELL-ATTENDED annual general meeting of the St Arnaud and District...
Mounting argument for permanent St Arnaud bike track
After days, of building jumps and tracks, boys like Riley Peacock,...
Community
It's show time in Charlton this weekend
THE grand finale of Charlton’s monster fortnight is set to bring in crowds at this weekend’s show.
17 October, 2025
Account closed! Bank agency due to shut doors today
TODAY marks the last day of trade for St Arnaud’s Bendigo Bank agency.
St Arnaud Primary looks back in time 150 years
PAST and present students, families and staff are invited to take a walk...
Public Health Unit hosts energy efficiency workshop in St Arnaud
RESIDENTS in St Arnaud can learn how to improve home energy efficiency,...
Business & Rural
Charlton Campdraft 'quite the spectacle'
Running over three days, more than 180 competitors travelled from all parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South...
16 October, 2025
Dry sheep pull full house at Speed Shear
IT WAS all about the local shearing talent over the weekend at the St...
Top sale ram heads to WA
Highest price was paid by Lukin Springs Poll Merino and White Suffolk...
Esmores notch up 50 years of serving friends fuel
Whether they meet them on their worst day through their RACV assistance...
Council & Politics
From interim to top job: Buloke Shire appoints CEO
Mr McLoughlan has been serving as Interim CEO since September 2025, providing what council believes to be stability...
17 October, 2025
First Ripon challenger puts hat in ring
Labor Ms Haylett defeated senior Liberal Louise Staley at the 2022...
POLICE: caught with no licence, vehicle thefts and e-scooter rule reminder
A round up from the St Arnaud police.
St Arnaud schools to be hit with big pool bill
After decades of not paying to use the St Arnaud Outdoor Pool, schools...
Arts
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking...
10 October, 2025
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
St Patrick's puts on school musical with a twist
Consider Yourself lucky if you managed to get a seat to see the young...
Opinion & Perspectives
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Beautify town and councils on climate
Here's some thoughts you've had on various subjects across the region.
12 October, 2025
Bob blazes in brass
BOB Wooley may have moved around a lot - from Melbourne to England and...
OPINION: Volunteer fund? Tax sends little the way of CFA, SES
"This new Emergency Services Volunteers Fund levy (ESVF), will raise an...
Heart of communities: my passion for local papers with local stories
I’m looking forward to getting to know you all, telling your stories,...