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Have your say on walking and cycling
The updated Strategy sets out a clearer, more connected and financially sustainable approach to improving walking and cycling across the Shire – including Maryborough, Bealiba,
5 September, 2026
Sport
Country Club triumphs in three-peat
LAST Wednesday was the International Day of the Dog. And it was to be a dog of an evening for the Diggers of the RSL...
4 September, 2026
OFFROAD ROYALTY: Peacock beats injury to win state title
Despite missing two rounds and eight weeks off his motorbike, the St...
Court full of enthusiasm in final
How the netballers went in the first week of the North Central finals.
Saints' junior netballers set to take court for finals
ST ARNAUD’S Under 14A netballers produced a fantastic four-quarter team...
Community
Loose lips help mental health this Liptember
“More women are asking for help and if my story can help one person, I’ve done my job,” Ms Perger said.
4 September, 2026
GALLERY: Imagination runs wild during Book Week
Book Week is an annual celebration in Australia that promotes reading,...
New equipment to save lives in Charlton
The Charlton & District Ambulance Auxiliary has approved $12,426.70...
END OF AN ERA: Weirs family sells St Arnaud supermarket
Owners told NCN Herald on Monday they had sold the business to...
Business & Rural
CANDIDATE FROM OVER THE FENCE
Ms Buxton referred media inquiries to the party’s state office. NCN Herald has made a request to interview her.
4 September, 2026
Funding for growth around renewable projects
“Our communities are experiencing the impacts of major energy, mining...
Get out of our lives, says state leader
More than 1100 people were told by One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren...
VFF shares what info they have
From getting through the local team’s general meeting to real-life...
Council & Politics
Coalition's 'good road news' for councils
COUNTRY Victorian mayor will be celebrating in Echuca tomorrow September 4 when the Coalition unveils its election...
3 September, 2026
Ripon deserves a fair go: Armstrong
“St Arnaud is getting only half of the health care it deserves – as is...
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...
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,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What about the meeting?
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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...