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7 July, 2026
Sport
NETBALL: Saints storm home over Blues
THE Under 14B Saints netball side delivered an outstanding team performance on a very chilly morning, defeating the...
6 July, 2026
Terrific Tommy stars in second game back
The Navy Blues flirted with a goalless afternoon before scoring their...
GOLF: Course’s champions keep coming
All the results from golf around the region.
RESULTS: North Central netball
Results from last weekend's netball games.
Community
Charlton 100 Years Ago: electric light and power company and golf tournament
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
5 July, 2026
St Arnaud 50 Years Ago: hairdresser retires and the Citizens Band
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1976.
GALLERY: St Joes Charlton students find peace in art
The exhibition runs at Mallee Creatives until July 12.
Creating a safe space to learn
“We wanted to utilise the space at the Raillery Hub Gallery to create...
Business & Rural
Stunning win for stud
“We had a great day and were very excited and proud to take home the Wurrook Cup,” said Rod.
2 July, 2026
Douglas’ dig a little deeper
This venture aims to provide tradies, contractors or gardeners with a...
Roughage needed for winter
Roughage in the diet helps keep livestock warm, with the fermentation...
WOOL REPORT: another rise in market
It was just Sydney and Melbourne in operation this week, as a result the...
Council & Politics
Council survey results are in
WASTE management and customer service are among Northern Grampians Shire Council’s standout service areas according...
6 July, 2026
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,...
Libs make selection for Ripon
Megan Read won a pre-selection convention vote of members in Avoca last...
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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamping out crime
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27 June, 2026
OBITUARY: Remembering Barry Kearnan
"WELL Dad, you have finally left us and at 93, almost 94, it’s been an...
OPINION: Helping honour those who give so much to towns
"Supporting local volunteers and community events builds a stronger,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buloke residents deserve better
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