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GALLERY: More festive photos to enjoy
We couldn't fit all our photos in our last edition of the year, so here's some more!
20 January, 2026
Sport
RESULTS: How the teams went at Country Week
Take a look to see how your team went this week.
16 January, 2026
Bowlers back in tight race for finals
The weekend pennant Division 1 teams are third and fourth on the ladder...
Youngsters in spotlight: Country Week campaigns start
ST ARNAUD and Charlton youngsters have made some impressive...
Pesci takes wide a berth corner field in pace win
After settling eighth at the 600 metres, Pesci was forced four wide...
Community
Milestones keep coming for second oldest in state
We're wishing Maud Coates a very belated 109th birthday.
18 January, 2026
Charlton history: family picnics by the lake, accident at weir and more
See what was making news in Charlton 100 years ago.
FIRES 2026: 'Horrific' time as flames surround
If you'd like to help, residents will eventually need green feed for...
MOVIE NIGHT: Zoo-tastic film for all ages
Rex Charlton returns and St Arnaud Cinema keeps going: what to watch...
Business & Rural
Fighting finance fears with latest podcast
The AgriDetective podcast series, produced and hosted by Gooroc farmer Janine Batters, will feature s Planfarm...
23 December, 2025
Your Trusted Local Partner, Now with Even More Choice
RURAL BUSINESS FEATURE: A new chapter has begun for O’Connors who, for...
Shopping local this Christmas: Specials and trading hours at Weirs
Weirs IGA Supermarket will be opening each day through to Christmas Eve...
WOOL REPORT: positive week for market
By the close of the sale week 23 the EMI sat at 1521, up 17c for the...
Council & Politics
Another one bites the dust for Libs as election looms
Western Victoria Region MP Joe McCracken on Monday said he would not contest November’s state election for the Upper...
17 January, 2026
New change rooms make splash at pool
The three local schools, St Arnaud Swim Club and both local and State...
Lose the Charlton Hall? Forget about it
“I was once told that you never want to lose your public hall because...
Have we lost the meaning of Christmas Day?
"We get so sucked in to ‘doing’ that we don’t take time just to ‘be’, to...
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: thoughts on Australia Day and scrap the tax
Here's some thoughts from people in our regions.
19 January, 2026
Locals should consider political life: councillor
"I know there are good strong leaders in communities who should consider...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: Farewell to Johnny and congrats to Duxes
Here's what you had to say about the two topics.
People, place, and purpose: foundations of sustainability
"Sustainability is making sure our towns remain liveable for the next...