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BANK BACKS BREAKTHROUGH
FOR THE fourth year in a row, the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud will support the 700+ volunteers who help bring Energy Breakthrough to life.
10 November, 2026
Local News
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Jeffcott doings and future businesses opening
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
9 November, 2026
Partying at Probus
A GATHERING of some 30 St Arnaud Kara Kara Combined Probus members came...
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: New Vicar and Gooroc State School Concert
What was making news in town in 1926.
Buy a token for a furry hero
November 11 also marks the culmination of the Poppy Appeal run by...
Council & Politics
Redactions cause concern
BULOKE and Northern Grampians shire councils are concerned redactions in the VNI West Environment Effects Statement...
8 November, 2026
The gag is off! Buxton talks
ONE Nation candidate Donna Buxton has ruled out making commitments in...
‘Productive year’ reflected in annual report
“Beyond capital works, we secured the future of Maryborough’s VicRoads...
Set to splash in updated pool
Ripon MP Martha Haylett officially opened final stage of the...
Opinion & Perspectives
Stories that make up our towns
Every community has its stories. Some are recorded in books, newspapers and official archives, while others survive...
7 November, 2026
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
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Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
Business & Rural
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of the biggest changes they will face.
30 October, 2026
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the...
TOP PRICE IN PARADISE
Lenny Polkinghorne puts 202 rams up for auction and saw the top price of...
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739...
Arts
Art along the Richardson
IT is no accident that the next exhibition of the Raillery Hub coincides with the celebration of 40 years of Landcare...
31 October, 2026
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday...
YOUNGSTERS PUT ON SHOW
IT WAS a tough day to be the judges of the Miss and Master Tiny Tot and...
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to...
Sport
Donald Golf outscored by strong Saints
DESPITE strongly challenging St Arnaud last Saturday, Donald Golf were outscored by the strong finishing Saints 19...
9 November, 2026
Club’s milestone jumper revealed
The milestone jumper will be worn by the club’s Senior, Reserves, Under...
Country Club couldn’t quite match
ST ARNAUD Country Club put up a strong fight against Wycheproof Bowls...
Ladies lead Saints’ win
ST ARNAUD defeated Kara Kara 118 games to 84 in last weekend’s round,...