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Major Collisions detectives investigate after man dies in Watchem West crash
It’s believed a car travelling on Watchem-Warracknabeal Road around 4pm left the road and struck multiple trees.
12 October, 2026
Sport
NORTH CENTRAL LAWN TENNIS 2026-2027 DRAW
Here's where everyone will be playing and when.
10 October, 2026
Teams ready to take to new pitches
CHARLTON, St Arnaud and Marnoo cricket clubs embark on a new adventure...
Cook’s big weekend
IT WAS a memorable weekend for the Western District horseman Lochie Cook...
Saints’ rockstar ruck returns
Ruckman Zac Phillips is returning after a year away from the Saints.
Community
Help for small businesses
SMALL business owners across Northern Grampians Shire’s bushfire-affected will be able to access free, confidential...
11 October, 2026
Second try wins first prize
GRACIE Medlyn almost didn’t put her chocolate cake in the running for a...
MEGA GALLERY: Stunning day at St Arnaud Show
Here's a snapshot of what editor Alex Gretgrix saw at the show on the...
IN BRIEF: Trade centre's award and Polish show at Rex
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
Business & Rural
New cafe swings into town
Ms Benaim, who residents may recognise from her other business in Wedderburn - 24 Karat Cafe - said she saw an...
10 October, 2026
Sale a success at Oakbank
OAKBANK Merino and Poll Merino Stud’s Jack McRae said he is happy with...
WOOL REPORT: Small overall loss this week
There was a total of 27,667 bales on offer nationally, this was 725...
Main farming day a success
MORE than 500 farmers attended Birchip Cropping Group’s Main Field Day...
Council & Politics
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a flawed and divisive VNI West that will be...
2 October, 2026
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
No-shows can candidate questioning
“We wanted to give the community the opportunity to meet, hear and...
Pollies fight over VNI West stance
“I’ve been raising concerns about VNI West since the day the route was...
Arts
YOUNGSTERS PUT ON SHOW
IT WAS a tough day to be the judges of the Miss and Master Tiny Tot and Show Ambassadors at the St Arnaud Show.
11 October, 2026
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
The words that stay with you
"Often, we merely tolerate and just put up with people things, thoughts that are different from us."
10 October, 2026
BUSY MONTH OF EVENTS, COUNCIL MEETINGS AND MORE
"Not every decision we make will be the right one for everybody,...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Weirs and shame in report rating
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Funds are supporting events across shire
"WE ARE so lucky to have so many events in Northern Grampians Shire,...