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Pool prelim proves to be ‘tactical battle’ as finals continue
THE observing ghosts of the fallen that occupy the Sno Torney clubroom of Liberty Hall would have unanimously approved of the tactical battle that ensued between the RSL and
29 August, 2026
Sport
Wet weather closes other course, golfers still make it out
Twenty three players played a stableford round in the heavy going at St Arnaud.
28 August, 2026
Smaller Saints secure season’s second spot
ST ARNAUD’S Under 17 side have finished the home-and-away overcoming...
TRIPLE TREAT: KELL, TORNEY, LOWE CLAIM LEAGUE’S TOP AWARDS
ST ARNAUD Football Club’s Jarryd Kell, Kurt Torney and Austin Lowe...
Saints’ solid season continues
The Saints made a solid start, kicking 3.5 (23) in the opening quarter...
Community
Help shape council’s future for youths
To kickstart the VicHealth-funded Moving Outside the Lines project, council will host Youth Recreation Info Sessions...
28 August, 2026
St Arnaud Primary School’s art of gifted gold
“They’re just so beautiful. When Judith’s sons Owen and Roger got in...
IN BRIEF: Local writing competition and Holy Days hits screen
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
Joining in St Arnaud SES fun through open day
Interested in joining or want to find out more? Visit:...
Business & Rural
Studs brave rain to put sheep on show
RAIN couldn’t keep the punters away as Marnoo lit up for the Victorian State Merino Field Day last Wednesday.
26 August, 2026
'JUST STOP VNI WEST': Farmers give positive vibe to Coalition promise
The fight against renewable energy projects through areas around St...
Helping farmers before fire season
“The webinar will provide practical guidance on developing a farm fire...
Hosking joins the leadership forum to help regions
BIRCHIP Cropping Group’s Grace Hosking was among sixty regional...
Council & Politics
One Nation on bill for Marnoo fundraiser
Funds raised at the event will help support the ongoing work and activities of Farmers Fightback, including community...
27 August, 2026
Moves for more mental health support, simpler community grant process for Buloke Shire
Cr Stephen Barratt said the report demonstrated council’s ongoing...
Local News
NATS PROMISE: VNI WEST DEAD, BURIED, CANCELLED
THE controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line project...
Buloke Shire Council happy with survey results
Mayor Cr Graeme Milne thanked residents who participated in the survey,...
Arts
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows Cherry, a young woman whose future depends on...
7 August, 2026
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera, Yarriambiack, Horsham and Northern Grampians...
24 August, 2026
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When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its...
Looking for detail of support
Country Press Australia President Damian Morgan said the announcement...