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No-shows can candidate questioning
“We wanted to give the community the opportunity to meet, hear and questions all candidates in what is looming as one of the most important elections ever,” organiser Barry Batters
2 October, 2026
Sport
Chester the champion
FOR TWO years in a row, Charlton’s Brad Chester has won the North Central indoor carpet bowls Singles Championship.
30 September, 2026
Hockey’s high honours
THE North Central Hockey Association celebrated the achievements of its...
GALLERY: Some highlights from the North Central grand final
IT WAS a big end to a massive season of sport on Saturday, but it was...
Warm welcome to bowls season
THEY came dressed in their colourful bowls gear, and after being given a...
Community
GALLERY: Wycheproof P-12 College 150 years celebration
The school celebrated its 150th year of education with a Friday night full of memories, laughs and plenty of prizes...
1 October, 2026
Bloomin’ good open day
More than 100 people enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere and walked the farm...
IT'S A SIGN: It's St Arnaud Show time
Show goers will have the chance to enjoy the Family Fun Dog Ring and new...
St Arnaud CFA members honoured
The St Arnaud CFA celebrated its members last Saturday night, a chance...
Business & Rural
Fighting for water rights
“Having access to a secure, fit-for-purpose water source would give us greater confidence to invest in our...
25 September, 2026
TOP RAM FETCHES $5K
Organisers of the annual on-property ram sale said the day had been “run...
Fightback rally puts cash in rural advocacy coffers
Organiser Ben Duxson said he had been contacted by other rural...
Medlyns call White Suffolk time
BRAD and Naomi Medlyn are preparing for what is expected to be the final...
Council & Politics
Councils quit VNI West reference group
“The group essentially invested valuable time and effort reviewing, checking and correcting the proponent’s own...
30 September, 2026
COUNCILS UNITE IN RURAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT PUSH
“The message from councils across rural Victoria is clear. Our...
Nats promise funding security for Neighbourhood Houses
Mildura MP and Shadow Minister for Carers and Volunteers Jade Benham...
Boost pledge ‘will attract country health workers’
Ms Read said the Liberals would also address one of the biggest barriers...
Arts
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to produce their best work. Also teaching appears...
11 September, 2026
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows...
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region,...
Opinion & Perspectives
BUSY MONTH OF EVENTS, COUNCIL MEETINGS AND MORE
"Not every decision we make will be the right one for everybody, however, we all know in our hearts what’s right and...
26 September, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Weirs and shame in report rating
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Funds are supporting events across shire
"WE ARE so lucky to have so many events in Northern Grampians Shire,...
The changing face of rural communities
WE SOMETIMES talk about preserving our towns as though the goal is to...