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Donald dominates region titles
Representing North Central, Geoff Rigby and Belinda Murray took out the prestigious prizes in matches played at Wedderburn over the long weekend.
12 March, 2026
Sport
Bright day ahead for Charlton Trotting Cup
Organisers have been racing against the clock as they get ready for more than 150 patrons to come through the gates...
11 March, 2026
Standout winners on final bowl
Last Thursday’s final event began with novelty events on the green - ...
Leaders left shaken and stirred at tennis
Richardson burst out of the blocks in the Men’s Doubles, sweeping the...
Challenges after pool tournament team reshuffle
Only two players from the originally selected team — captain Mitch...
Community
Service stations and farmers 'frustrated' by fuel limits
"We know this is frustrating, it's frustrating for us too, but it's what needs to be done."
11 March, 2026
Costa's country music connects on community level
The country singer will be making another trip south from his home in...
Students skid to halfway point of term at St Joseph’s
Principal Mary Hogan said the first half of term had been a vibrant and...
GALLERY: Pool was pumping at end-of-season party
A pool party was a fitting way to celebrate the cool spot before it...
Business & Rural
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation members he will not seek another term as the...
11 March, 2026
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...
New law allows land access along VNI west line
"This will pour fuel on the anxiety and uncertainty already gripping...
Sheep get first outing of year at Field Days
Loddon Valley Merino Stud Breeders’ Association held its annual field...
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
The value of everyday conversations
"These conversations don’t usually come with agendas. They’re often brief, sometimes informal, and not always about a...
1 March, 2026
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.
Setting intentions for this year
"I think we started our four-year term strongly, by engaging to develop...