Sport
FOOTY: Doubts dispelled in commanding show
Bailey, newly arrived from coaching at Morwell and a premiership in the Northern Territory, was best on the ground...
15 April, 2026
Super Max: Saints make stunning season start
The Saints powered to a 118-point victory over Charlton with Max...
Twisting fortunes deliver Dunne good victories
CHARLTON reinsman Luke Dunne enjoyed a memorable double on Friday,...
Country hosts smashing triples
ST Arnaud was at the centre of a competitive and well-supported day of...
Community
Tensions tip over: Bealiba won't lose transfer station without fight
“You want to go back to bare basics? This service is a basic need for us,” he said.
15 April, 2026
GALLERY: Breakout season for brigade
After success in Donald at the demonstations in late February, Beazley’s...
Hats off for creativity in St Arnaud school's annual Easter parade
Students from schools and kindergartens across St Arnaud got into the...
Couples make debut at St Arnaud ball
See who made their debut.
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
Armstrong promises fight for fair
“The Nationals are the only party that is solely dedicated to fighting for regional Victorians. We have a plan that...
15 April, 2026
New app to report fuel shortages
The website allows Australians to quickly log fuel shortages at their...
Nats open preselection for three crucial state election seats
Preselection delegates voted for foprmer Burwood MP Graham Watt to fill...
Council heckled in energy project debate
Community members attended the council’s ordinary meeting last week to...
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
Balancing today and tomorrow
"In a rural shire, decisions often carry weight beyond the present moment."
14 April, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: of the people, for the people?
Here's some perspectives for you. Want to write a letter? Email us at...
Fighting for fair share
"And if elected, we will repeal Labor’s new laws allowing the...
Consider decisions very carefully
"Obviously, it depends on a lot on the question and the possible...