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Furry friend’s reunion
Duke the cat ran away from his Ballarat home two years ago.
3 May, 2026
Sport
Players going for good golf day
Trevor McDonald performed the best with 21 points ahead of the multitasking Rob Batters one shot behind him.
2 May, 2026
Welsh wizard waves magic pool cue
As had been the case with opening round, both teams were virtually...
FOOTY: Connick stays on sidelines
Connick was charged after the round one match with Sea Lake Nandaly and...
Sweet end to Charlton bowls season
Each bowler had a card and scores themselves if the get a bowl within...
Community
ANZAC DAY 2026: Sharing soldier’s stories and advice at Charlton service
“I WISH I’d taken the long way home... to hear the whole story, the only story he ever told me.”
1 May, 2026
Serving up inclusion in table tennis program
“The program was further strengthened through collaboration with Donald...
ANZAC DAY 2026: Sun shines on St Arnaud service
AS the sun began to rise on the 111th Anzac Day, St Arnaud RSL...
Getting Lowe down on book
Forty-three people attended the ‘In Conversation’ sessions across both...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: two successful weeks
On the opening day the market was immediately on the rise.
13 April, 2026
Managing pests and weeds in new farm fodder
To minimise the risk of these weeds and pests establishing across your...
Sustainability at centre of new water strategy
The strategy will cover the western third of Victoria, extending from...
Learn your land rights from legal experts
With growing worry around the region, the St Arnaud branch of the...
Council & Politics
Council still considering monitor’s direction in next budget
Council has said the 2026/27 Draft Budget has been developed in line with the recommendations of the Municipal...
2 May, 2026
Bealiba preparing to pack up and shift shires
“I’m sure Loddon Shire would welcome the millions of dollars and allow...
Council’s divide as residents maintain poultry farm ire
“If you endorse this, you take the lid off of Pandora’s box for any...
Council accepts spring board petition
“While we understand the limitations around the existing springboard, we...
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
OPINION: Funding secured, but how long’s the wait now?
"So I say to you Ms Ward, I hope to see you at the sod turning if you can finally manage come up the highway to...
2 May, 2026
Successful sporting in shire
I am extremely proud of the Board for its continuous work in elevating...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: bring back train and congrats on trots win
Here's some of your thoughts.
GREAT GENERAL: Our links with Brudenell White
Cyril had moved north with his parents in 1881, five years after his...