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New equipment to save lives in Charlton
The Charlton & District Ambulance Auxiliary has approved $12,426.70 expenditure for a new I-Simulator clinical training unit, including a five-year service contract, to boost
2 September, 2026
Sport
Saints' junior netballers set to take court for finals
ST ARNAUD’S Under 14A netballers produced a fantastic four-quarter team performance against Donald, coming away with...
1 September, 2026
Navies C Grade finishes season off with first win for year
The Navies started out very strong with some great intercepts in our...
Drivers the trots trend setters
Celestial Nebulae, a five- year-old gelding by Tinted Cloud was raced by...
Youngest Saints the minor premiers of season
ST ARNAUD’S Under 14s have capped off a remarkable home and away season...
Community
GALLERY: Students celebrated as they mark one of the big milestones
They marked the occasion with maths and building activities, a presentation of certificates and little gifts and even...
31 August, 2026
New doctor checks into St Arnaud community
Dr Quoraishi will join the local healthcare workforce with experience in...
GALLERY: No one Weir-y as staff go above and beyond
WEIR’S IGA in St Arnaud prides itself on treating every staff member...
Years of lifesaving rewarded
Birchip’s team leader Rachel Ferrier presented with the Loddon Mallee...
Business & Rural
VFF shares what info they have
From getting through the local team’s general meeting to real-life experiences of more projects threatening...
1 September, 2026
Backing fined farmers
As urgent business at Buloke Shire Council, councillors endorsed a...
Studs brave rain to put sheep on show
RAIN couldn’t keep the punters away as Marnoo lit up for the Victorian...
'JUST STOP VNI WEST': Farmers give positive vibe to Coalition promise
The fight against renewable energy projects through areas around St...
Council & Politics
Ripon deserves a fair go: Armstrong
“St Arnaud is getting only half of the health care it deserves – as is evident by the 12 per cent infrastructure...
1 September, 2026
Local News
One Nation confirms Ripon candidate
A CHARLTON speech pathologist is the seventh confirmed candidate in...
One Nation on bill for Marnoo fundraiser
Funds raised at the event will help support the ongoing work and...
Moves for more mental health support, simpler community grant process for Buloke Shire
Cr Stephen Barratt said the report demonstrated council’s ongoing...
Arts
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows Cherry, a young woman whose future depends on...
7 August, 2026
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Council’s Infrastructure and Amenities: A glimpse behind the curtain
"THIS is a little different for me. I am far more accustomed to working behind the scenes, supporting councillors and...
31 August, 2026
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera,...
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When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its...