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Young saints come marching in
Due to a lack of numbers for Calder United, Charlie Baldwin, Duncan Kirk and Jesse James crossed over to play for Calder in the first half in an effort to even up the sides.
19 May, 2026
Sport
Jones steps up to getting umpire badge
Jones officially received her accreditation during the morning after umpiring the Under 17s match (betweem...
18 May, 2026
Dream run at Charlton trots meeting
The local highlight of the meeting was the return to the sulky on...
Strength and speed keep Navies going on court
harlton’s shooting combination of Lily and Lila converted well, scoring...
Pies battle injuries and Bulls
Birchip Watchem had 11 clearances to Boort’s nil in the second quarter...
Community
GALLERY: Celebrating Mother’s Day with CWA
“For us, it’s about making sure these residents don’t feel alone in the nursing home, whether they were part of the...
17 May, 2026
Meeting sees CFA leaders elected
LEADERS of St Arnaud’s fire brigade crew were cemented last week as they...
History tours towns
Local car enthusiest Alan Esmore had a hand in getting the historic...
New cafe a dream come true
With a background in hospitality and events management, Mrs Lomas said...
Business & Rural
Drought funding here for farmers
“With up to $5,000 available across the state and up to $10,000 for farmers in the south west, we encourage primary...
12 May, 2026
WOOL REPORT: market edging higher
Selling was impacted by the ANZAC Day public holiday, creating an...
Think of wildlife lost to VNI West
“It’s not a calculation or a number on a spreadsheet. For someone to be...
St Arnaud News, Charlton News, Local News
Nationals promise to halt VNI West
Nationals’ candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has said the unpopular...
Council & Politics
No hospital funding promise from local MP
“I have met their CEO many times about their upgrades and also brought the Minister for Health to see the need for...
16 May, 2026
Look into VPTAS when travelling for healthcare
Ms Benham said the scheme remains critical for people in the Mildura...
Open letter: Fixing Labor’s local government mess
"The Local Government Act is less a framework for good governance but...
Tender awarded for Dunolly reserve
The contract follows a public tender process and was approved at an...
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
The power of our small communities
"These small communities, which we belong, to do amazing things for our fellow people a lot of it unregonised and...
18 May, 2026
The bush won’t forget
"For generations, CFA volunteers, farming families and regional...
Legislation to level media playing field
Country Press Australia president Damian Morgan said the draft...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: Emergency services funding and Rotary legends
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