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Saints come home with narrow wins
ST ARNAUD claimed two narrow victories over Boort in round five of North Central pennant bowls last Saturday, with both Division One and Division Two matches going down to the
12 November, 2026
Local News
BANK BACKS BREAKTHROUGH
FOR THE fourth year in a row, the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud will support the 700+ volunteers...
10 November, 2026
Comeback for art show
THERE were plenty of proud moments at St Arnaud Primary School last...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Jeffcott doings and future businesses opening
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Partying at Probus
A GATHERING of some 30 St Arnaud Kara Kara Combined Probus members came...
Council & Politics
CANDIDATE FORUM CANCELLED
Council confirmed they had one solid yes from current Mildura MP Jade Benham and a “half yes” from one candidate on...
11 November, 2026
Read ready to ‘listen and learn’
Her Thursday morning trip lead her to a visit to the St Arnaud Men’s...
Justine Hide elected Northern Grampians Shire mayor, no deputy
Ms Hide was previously deputy mayor of the council.
Redactions cause concern
BULOKE and Northern Grampians shire councils are concerned redactions in...
Opinion & Perspectives
Stories that make up our towns
Every community has its stories. Some are recorded in books, newspapers and official archives, while others survive...
7 November, 2026
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
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Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
Business & Rural
Elders expands its expertise
IN RESPONSE to growing demand for accessible, local financial support, Elders is expanding its services for...
12 November, 2026
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of...
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the...
TOP PRICE IN PARADISE
Lenny Polkinghorne puts 202 rams up for auction and saw the top price of...
Arts
Art along the Richardson
IT is no accident that the next exhibition of the Raillery Hub coincides with the celebration of 40 years of Landcare...
31 October, 2026
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday...
YOUNGSTERS PUT ON SHOW
IT WAS a tough day to be the judges of the Miss and Master Tiny Tot and...
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to...
Sport
GOT TROTS DOWN PAT
Driscoll was at the St Arnaud Harness Racing Cup on Sunday representing his own slice of the racing world - Yabby Dam...
11 November, 2026
Boort ends Marnoo winning streak at season start
After winning the toss and deciding to bat on a slow and damp outfield,...
STACKS OF SUCCESS FROM LOCAL OWNERS, DRIVERS
THERE were a number of winners either owned, trained or driven by local...
Donald Golf outscored by strong Saints
DESPITE strongly challenging St Arnaud last Saturday, Donald Golf were...