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WOOL REPORT: recording an overall rise
The large price rises on offer during the previous week encouraged more sellers to the market, bolstering the national offering.
21 March, 2026
Sport
Impressive performances has tennis teams gathering pace
Kara Kara produced an impressive all-round performance to record a convincing 131–64 victory over Nullawil.
20 March, 2026
Piranhas champions a fifth time
ST Arnaud Piranhas finished the season in outstanding style at the...
Hot to trot at Charlton’s biggest meet of year
A HOT day with little or no breeze and a better class of horse were...
‘Great day’ for all abilility bowls
The group of 65 participants from Stawell, St Arnaud, Nhill, Ararat,...
Community
Friendly faces set to celebrate gardens this weekend
This Saturday, enjoy a green thumb’s dream at the Friends of the St...
GALLERY: Sun shines down on vehicle show
THERE was plenty to see at the much-anticipated Wycheproof Show and Shine.
New leadership at welcomed at Charlton Probus
Ms Wishart delivered a comprehensive president’s Report, reflecting on a...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: market performs 'admirably' with overall rise
The sales resumed after holding a one-week recess for Chinese New Year. Wool accumulated over the recess resulted in...
17 March, 2026
BCG chair steps aside after seven years, Hosking to take over
A grain grower from Quambatook, Mr Hosking will step into the role...
Aureka gold mining contract renewed
Aureka Limited managing director James Gurry said these were “critical...
Local News
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation...
Council & Politics
Lake’s toilet closure causes issues for campers
“Keeping the facilities open would almost certainly have resulted in a much larger number of attendees gathering at...
19 March, 2026
Endorsing energy strategy allows council to ‘meet obligations’
Northern Grampians council is one of nine considering the strategy...
Coalition pushes for bushfire review
“We need to learn from these fires, just as we did from the Bushfire...
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National...
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
Understanding community through presence
"In a rural shire, that presence matters. It provides context that can’t always be captured in reports or briefings."
17 March, 2026
Fighting for farmers across Mallee
"The shocking treatment of farmers is most evident through the Allan...
LETTERS: Fuel for thought on exports and be careful what you wish for
Here's some of your thoughts.
The value of everyday conversations
"These conversations don’t usually come with agendas. They’re often...