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TOP RAM FETCHES $5K
Organisers of the annual on-property ram sale said the day had been “run and won” after buyers snapped up their quality livestock.
24 September, 2026
Sport
Drills head undercover in latest program
Each week, staff and participants from McCallum Day Services in St Arnaud, Woodbine in Warracknabeal, and other...
22 September, 2026
Cheers to Luke’s driving treble
THERE were only six races at Mildura last week with Charlton driver Luke...
Bigger Bulls win the day
BIRCHIP Watchem has earnt the right for another crack at North Central...
Ruthless from the first bounce
SEA Lake Nandaly produced a ruthless preliminary final performance, ...
Community
ONE GRAND DAY: Near-record crowd at Lord Nelson for North Central grand final
Crowds saw Wedderburn win its first senior football flag in 12 years and Birchip Watchem cause a boilover in A Grade...
23 September, 2026
Day immersed in history
MEMBERS of the Kara Kara Probus Club led by president Tony Rinaldi have...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Old time ball and licensing prosecutions
News from Charlton in 1926.
IN BRIEF: Community rewarded and office closed
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss
Business & Rural
Fightback rally puts cash in rural advocacy coffers
Organiser Ben Duxson said he had been contacted by other rural communities since the rally attended by One Nation...
18 September, 2026
Medlyns call White Suffolk time
BRAD and Naomi Medlyn are preparing for what is expected to be the final...
Tim and Jodie in ram return
CLUNES farmers Tim and Jodie Barry have paid top prices at Friday’s...
Plenty of police but not protesters
POLICE from across the region were on duty in Marnoo for Saturday...
Council & Politics
Boost pledge ‘will attract country health workers’
Ms Read said the Liberals would also address one of the biggest barriers to attracting workers to regional Victoria -...
19 September, 2026
Keeping healthcare workers in town longer
DOCTORS, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in Ripon will...
Celebrate films from around the world
Through storytelling, the festival creates opportunities for diverse...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roads a real issue for regional Victorians
"I drive these roads myself. I’ve hit the potholes, heard the...
Arts
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to produce their best work. Also teaching appears...
11 September, 2026
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows...
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region,...
Opinion & Perspectives
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Weirs and shame in report rating
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23 September, 2026
Funds are supporting events across shire
"WE ARE so lucky to have so many events in Northern Grampians Shire,...
The changing face of rural communities
WE SOMETIMES talk about preserving our towns as though the goal is to...
First half of the council term down
"The challenges for local government will be guided by this election, as...