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WOOL REPORT: market rises again
On the opening day the movements in the Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece ranged between minus 4 and plus 32 cents.
23 February, 2026
Sport
Top side is served up big scare
BIRCHIP’S Wirrim team provided a massive fright for St Arnaud’s Kara...
White’s last bowl seals 21-up title
Only a couple of shots separated White and rival Neil Robinson going...
Tormey’s teal salute in big day for the ladies
Her first success came aboard the Michael Laugher-trained Lord Verde,...
Community
Chaotic few years for coffee van as birthday looms
TIA Fanning says she never thought she would see the day Caffeinated Chaos turned two. But she’s glad she will on...
21 February, 2026
GALLERY: Loss turns to new love and market stall
Ms Huthinson Lincoln can now know her pieces can brighten someone’s day,...
Chance encounter turns to creative works in new Charlton exhibition
The exhibition was officially opened by curator Chris Wyatt, who spoke...
A good resource for the community
From Monday to Friday, the St Arnaud Community Resource Centre team will...
Business & Rural
BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Sustainable stock at Farm Tree nursery
Mr Gregory has reached a new level of patience as he spends time gradually bending and grafting living trees into...
19 February, 2026
WOOL REPORT: market bouncing back after losses
There were 38,736 bales available to the trade, 4846 bales fewer than in...
Wild dogs threaten livestock after fires
“These bushfires wiped out much of the infrastructure that was in place...
BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Beauty in eye of community
“We’re loud and that’s how we like to be.” Call 5495 1306 to book...
Council & Politics
Coalition pushes for bushfire review
“We need to learn from these fires, just as we did from the Bushfire Royal Commission, so that Victorians are better...
7 February, 2026
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National...
Pool to close earlier to make way for next stage of redevelopment
The pool will close for the 2025/26 summer period at close of business...
Staff shortages causing Buloke pool closures
With many travelling or working over harvest at that time, this caused a...
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
Heed the fire warnings: a poem
St Arnaud's Joy Steer looks back on the devestation caused by recent weather events across the country.
22 February, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: simple acts of kindness and disease keeping kids from classrooms
Read the thoughts of people in the area and beyond.
Setting intentions for this year
"I think we started our four-year term strongly, by engaging to develop...
Will we have power in the heat? Or will bills blow out
"Power bills are set to rise sharply again this year as Labor’s energy...