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Redactions cause concern
BULOKE and Northern Grampians shire councils are concerned redactions in the VNI West Environment Effects Statement (EES) are preventing residents, landholders and businesses from
8 November, 2026
Sport
Country Club couldn’t quite match
ST ARNAUD Country Club put up a strong fight against Wycheproof Bowls Club in a closely contested midweek pennant...
7 November, 2026
Ladies lead Saints’ win
ST ARNAUD defeated Kara Kara 118 games to 84 in last weekend’s round,...
Saints brave Bulls and wet for first win
ST ARNAUD has broken through for its maiden victory in the Upper Loddon...
Twilight delight as all players enjoy ‘best evening’ for bowls
Twelve teams of pairs and triples enjoyed 10 ends, after which Kell...
Community
Buy a token for a furry hero
November 11 also marks the culmination of the Poppy Appeal run by Australian RSL Sub-Branches that raise funds to...
6 November, 2026
SCREENING THIS WEEK: Sensible option for weekend watch
SETTLE in for a display of manners and propriety as Jane Austen’s “Sense...
Charlton Tribune’s Ian D Richardson dies
From the team at the NCN Herald, our thoughts and sympathies are with...
HEAVENLY HISTORY CELEBRATED IN CHAPEL
THE OLDEST building in Charlton came alive once again on Sunday when a...
Business & Rural
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of the biggest changes they will face.
30 October, 2026
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...
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739...
Council & Politics
‘Productive year’ reflected in annual report
“Beyond capital works, we secured the future of Maryborough’s VicRoads agency, welcomed Honda Australia as a major...
6 November, 2026
Set to splash in updated pool
Ripon MP Martha Haylett officially opened final stage of the...
'I just want to be home': Cupper cans second run for Mildura seat
"I’m withdrawing from the 2026 State Election Campaign, but I’m not...
COUNCIL’S ADVOCACY AHEAD OF STATE ELECTION
Rural Councils Victoria’s (RCV) official ‘Invest in Rural Victoria’...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries, parks, waste services, community facilities and...
3 November, 2026
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...
The weight of a decision
In everyday life, we make decisions based largely on our own...