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Will we have power in the heat? Or will bills blow out
"Power bills are set to rise sharply again this year as Labor’s energy policy continues to hit home, with forecasts suggesting prices could increase by as much as 24 per cent."
8 February, 2026
Sport
Flag heroes back for celebrations
President Adam Soulsby said players from the victorious 2006-07 and 2009-10 sides had joined past and present...
6 February, 2026
Southwells book spots in North Central champions of champions
Three players were drawn into each grade, with a bye determining one...
Settled: Top four bowls teams now in place
THE top four in the North Central Division One pennant bowls competition...
Two stay race for cup bonus
To collect the trotter’s bonus of $500,000, the Western District-trained...
Community
Hopes for home grown show takes blues away for muso
BLUES music is notorious for being just that - stories of heartache, struggle and hurt. But for Geoff “Duck”...
7 February, 2026
Exhibition explores connections
St Arnaud’s Raillery Hub Gallery will host Damien McNamara, Joanne...
AT THE MOVIES: Real rowdy comedy coming to the Rex
Take a look at what's on in both cinemas this weekend.
St Arnaud Secondary College is tri-ing for funding breakthrough
A reverse triathlon is exactly that - instead of swimming first before...
Business & Rural
BCG’s Trials Review Day touches on input costs, tighter margins and greater volatility
Held on Friday 20 February at the Birchip Leisure Centre, the event will invite growers to step back from the season...
3 February, 2026
WOOL REPORT: continued trend higher
In the merino fleece types, these gains were between 16 and 42 cents....
McCoys transforming ‘marginal country’
Together with his wife, Stacey, children, Leah and Evan, and farm...
One stop shop at Raillery Hub
DID YOU know that after you’ve spent the afternoon immersed in art, you...
Council & Politics
Coalition pushes for bushfire review
“We need to learn from these fires, just as we did from the Bushfire Royal Commission, so that Victorians are better...
7 February, 2026
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National...
Pool to close earlier to make way for next stage of redevelopment
The pool will close for the 2025/26 summer period at close of business...
Staff shortages causing Buloke pool closures
With many travelling or working over harvest at that time, this caused a...
Arts
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking...
10 October, 2025
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
St Patrick's puts on school musical with a twist
Consider Yourself lucky if you managed to get a seat to see the young...
Opinion & Perspectives
Preparedness, perspective and community strength
"Fire season is not an abstract concept here — it’s something we live with, prepare for, and carry in the back of our...
1 February, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: great service from St Arnaud business and health service issues
Here's what you thought about this week.
Fires a reminder to plan ahead and look out for your neighbours
Firefighters faced intense heat, strong winds and inaccessible terrain,...
Busy and ‘heartbreaking’ month for residents in the regions
December ended with emergency services being called to two suspicious...