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Charlton 100 Years Ago: the brass band and a farm accident
What was making news in 1926.
1 August, 2026
Sport
Wet weather the test on court
Persistent drizzle and a slick court made clean ball movement difficult, forcing players to rely on patience,...
31 July, 2026
The best is yet to come
The Tigers did what they needed to against the Royal Blues, whose...
Saints’ continue with encouraging signs
While the final margin settled at 26 points, the contest was far tighter...
FLYING FIRST GAME: Upreti set for season, shines in first ever footy game
Shovan Upreti came to St Arnaud from Nepal two months ago and has...
Community
Creativity coming to town this October
The Art & Photography Exhibition and the North Central Garden Club will showcase the talents of local and well-known...
31 July, 2026
Letting the young people decide
The event brought together youth sector workers, community leaders,...
Town will say goodbye to Layla tomorrow
Community members are encouraged to wear a black hoodie or Hello Kitty...
GALLERY: Workshop aims to change floristry game
This is the message within owner Megan Osborne’s latest workshop over...
Business & Rural
Changes to prepare for season
Changes might include, upgrading your water supply, installing a stock containment area or changing your business model.
31 July, 2026
Grand prize goes home to Gre Gre North
OAKBANK Merino Stud has claimed the grand champion August-short...
Fleece a cut above rest
The Dunluce farmer and member of the Loddon Valley Merino Stud Breeders’...
Youngster’s ‘really great’ experience at Sheep and Wool Show
Matilda said it was a “really great” experience. “I learnt a lot about...
Council & Politics
Council asks for funding for Wyche netball court improvements
The current existing netball court has concrete joins on the playing surface which are prone to movement and cracking...
29 July, 2026
Local groups to take over aged care services
Northern Grampians Shire Council will advocate for aged care services in...
Council keeps cricket pitches safe all year 'round
“Council understands that incidents such as this raise understandable...
Local News
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Shopping local and supply issues
Want to have your say? Email is at news@ncnherald.com.au
26 July, 2026
Thanks for having your say on community needs
"The survey provides an important set of indicators that show how...
A REVIEW: St Arnaud stars shine on hall stage
IF I had closed my eyes, I could have sworn that the recently revived St...
Thinking back on greatness of municipality living
"Our strength has always been our people and the shared vision we hold...