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100 YEARS AGO: fishing competitions and fire brigade demo
What was happening in St Arnaud 100 years ago?
15 March, 2026
Sport
Saints set to start season
The day will feature a combined six-quarter format involving both St Arnaud’s senior and reserves players, with play...
13 March, 2026
Medlyn’s bite earns biggest prize
Thirteen competitors took part in the event, including nine men and four...
Donald dominates region titles
Representing North Central, Geoff Rigby and Belinda Murray took out the...
Bright day ahead for Charlton Trotting Cup
Organisers have been racing against the clock as they get ready for more...
Community
Voices will shine at International Women’s Day events across shire
St Arnaud business owner Jane Lomas, who is about to open the Vine and Lamb in Napier Street, will be the speaker at...
14 March, 2026
CFA group cops shed’s shortfalls
Group officer Phil Ellis said while the shed is too small for the tanker...
Service stations and farmers 'frustrated' by fuel limits
"We know this is frustrating, it's frustrating for us too, but it's what...
Costa's country music connects on community level
The country singer will be making another trip south from his home in...
Business & Rural
BCG chair steps aside after seven years, Hosking to take over
A grain grower from Quambatook, Mr Hosking will step into the role following the decision of founding member John...
14 March, 2026
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...
Hold the line: farmers vow to cop fines over losing land to VNI West
They say the threatened fines of $800 are “just a drop in the ocean...
Council & Politics
Endorsing energy strategy allows council to ‘meet obligations’
Northern Grampians council is one of nine considering the strategy document.
12 March, 2026
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...
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...
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
LETTERS: Fuel for thought on exports and be careful what you wish for
Here's some of your thoughts.
13 March, 2026
The value of everyday conversations
"These conversations don’t usually come with agendas. They’re often...
Heed the fire warnings: a poem
St Arnaud's Joy Steer looks back on the devestation caused by recent...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: simple acts of kindness and disease keeping kids from classrooms
Read the thoughts of people in the area and beyond.