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Netballers pay respects on court
A minute’s silence was observed between the two 14 and Under matches bringing both clubs together to pay their respects.
16 July, 2026
Sport
FOOTY: Tough run Saints
SEA Lake-Nandaly reinforced its premiership credentials with a dominant second-quarter display, setting up a...
15 July, 2026
THE TIPS: NCFL going into second half
How are your tips going?
Tough time on course after wet weather
Most of the 15 players struggled to come to terms with the heavy...
Farmers finish on right side of poolside ledger
The Farmers’ Arms One side finally managed to come out on the right side...
Community
Christie’s community contributions recognised by EWHS
As part of the June meeting, the Board recognised the outstanding contribution of outgoing director Simone Christie,...
15 July, 2026
CWA’s charity contributions
“They both stressed they were always looking for new members to share...
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago:
What was happening in the St Arnaud Mercury in July, 1926.
GALLERY: High-flying fun on show with Trash Test Dummies
Thanks to the St Arnaud Arts Council, students from St. Arnaud PS, St....
Business & Rural
Farmers urged to please plant more trees
“Integrating trees into farming systems can deliver multiple benefits, from shelter for livestock to improved soil...
14 July, 2026
WOOL REPORT: season opens softly
The market opened in the Eastern centres and from the opening few lots...
VNI West survey takes to sky
Flights are expected to take place during working hours until July 20,...
Mallee MP backs councils renewable pushback
“They have put together a comprehensive North-Western Victoria Energy &...
Council & Politics
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be spent over four years to fix country roads...
13 July, 2026
Council survey results are in
WASTE management and customer service are among Northern Grampians Shire...
Buloke council backs rail bid
At its ordinary council meeting last week, Mayor Graeme Milne vacated...
Health, farming, waste are priorities in Northern Grampians budget
Councillors adopted the budget at a meeting in St Arnaud last Tuesday,...
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: Getting down to business this budget time
IT’S budget time at council, as I’m sure it is for everyone in business.
13 July, 2026
50 editions chronicling the stories that matter to you
LOCAL journalism is the heart and soul of newspapers in rural...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamping out crime
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OBITUARY: Remembering Barry Kearnan
"WELL Dad, you have finally left us and at 93, almost 94, it’s been an...