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Bank’s boost to history
Announced last week, the organisation has received $1500 from Commonwealth Bank St Arnaud Branch through its Community Donation Program.
8 May, 2026
Sport
FOOTY: Kell on target in milestone game
After a relatively even opening term, the Saints began to take control through the second quarter, lifting their...
8 May, 2026
FOOTY: Lions state intentions in opening minutes
Forward Liam Bianco was taken to hospital after being hit in the head...
NETBALL: Kindness lifts spirits as juniors take to court
Amazing kindness was shown by the Saints players who helped Sea Lake get...
Resurgent Royals in top three
DONALD’S resurgence has continued, with the Royal Blues handing Charlton...
Community
Safer spaces lit up in St Arnaud
In St Arnaud, Lord Nelson Park oval will be lit up every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7.30pm and...
7 May, 2026
GALLERY: Immersive, creative experience at Mallee Creatives
The ongoing relationship between the town and artists Aunty Kathy...
Family ties not forgotten
She said it was an honour to have her relative - Private Gilbert Martin...
Disruptions on Maryborough train line in April/May
THERE will be disruptions for V/Line train services on sections of the...
Business & Rural
Nationals promise to halt VNI West
Nationals’ candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has said the unpopular project will be halted, and community consultation...
7 May, 2026
Cool could still cause hay fires
Producers are urged to maintain regular monitoring of baled and stacked...
WOOL REPORT: market continues upwards
There was a total of 33,666 bales available to the trade, this was...
Road funding vow ‘barely paper over cracks’: VFF
“This funding is only just keeping pace with inflation, meaning it...
Council & Politics
Council still considering monitor’s direction in next budget
Council has said the 2026/27 Draft Budget has been developed in line...
Bealiba preparing to pack up and shift shires
“I’m sure Loddon Shire would welcome the millions of dollars and allow...
Council’s divide as residents maintain poultry farm ire
“If you endorse this, you take the lid off of Pandora’s box for any...
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
OPINION: Funding for road fixes
"Thanks to the hard work of council staff, Northern Grampians Shire has secured significant funding under the...
4 May, 2026
OPINION: Funding secured, but how long’s the wait now?
"So I say to you Ms Ward, I hope to see you at the sod turning if you...
Successful sporting in shire
I am extremely proud of the Board for its continuous work in elevating...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: bring back train and congrats on trots win
Here's some of your thoughts.