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Major win in maiden race
Miss Doobee made the trip to Shepparton on Tuesday night, which was worthwhile when she broke through for her maiden win at start number four.
1 April, 2026
Sport
Saints’ semi final success
In the men’s, Birchip had solid contributions from Sam Tozer and Dale Hinkley, who combined well early, while Denley...
30 March, 2026
Fierce anglers find success at Tchum
A STRONG field of fifty anglers travelled from across the region came...
Piranhas celebrate successful season of swimming
This season, the swim club consisted of 34 registered swimmers who...
Tormey trains Horse of the Year
AMONGST the winners at Maryborough on Monday was the John Tormey...
Community
Golden opportunity to be immersed in history
The group makes a point of regularly visiting other museums and historical attractions, providing an opportunity not...
31 March, 2026
Good fun for good cause on Good Friday
Donations of loads of firewood, hampers (no used items) and time on the...
Art alludes to deeper meaning at Mallee Creatives
Roger Moloney has been exhibiting regularly since 1983, across both solo...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: missing a beloved community member and energy efficiency project thoughts
Here's some comments people left on our social media on a number of...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: market meets highest point since pre-COVID
There was a total of 42,278 bales available to the trade, this was 3,198 less than in the previous week.
31 March, 2026
Boot scootin’ at young farmers' ball
While many agricultural events focus purely on technical information,...
WOOL REPORT: recording an overall rise
The large price rises on offer during the previous week encouraged more...
WOOL REPORT: market performs 'admirably' with overall rise
The sales resumed after holding a one-week recess for Chinese New Year....
Council & Politics
Council heckled in energy project debate
Community members attended the council’s ordinary meeting last week to remind councillors of the effects projects...
30 March, 2026
Lovell adds voice to new Charlton fire station push
Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has urged the Minister...
Lake’s toilet closure causes issues for campers
“Keeping the facilities open would almost certainly have resulted in a...
Endorsing energy strategy allows council to ‘meet obligations’
Northern Grampians council is one of nine considering the strategy...
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
Consider decisions very carefully
"Obviously, it depends on a lot on the question and the possible consequences."
23 March, 2026
Why I live where I live: a poem
Do you have a letter or piece you want published in the paper? Email...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: bushfire risk and questioning the Big Build projects
Here's some of your thoughts.
Understanding community through presence
"In a rural shire, that presence matters. It provides context that can’t...