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Early glimpses of firepower
THERE are defeats that disappoint, and there are defeats that, with the benefit of hindsight, come to represent something far more significant.
17 October, 2026
Sport
REIGNING PREMIERS KICK UP NEW CAMPAIGN BULLISHLY BLASTING THROUGH PYROTECHNICS
BRIDGEWATER captain Nic Naughton brought the pyrotechnics, but it wasn’t enough for the Bulls to knock off premiers...
16 October, 2026
PODIUM FINISH: Peacock peaks in Aussie Champs
After his success at the Victorian Offroad Racing Championship last...
Four decades of service recognised with Egan Life Membership
As a player, Egan represented St Arnaud in 223 senior games and a...
Charlton opens bowls season in style
In cooler conditions than normal for bowls eighteen members braved the...
Community
GALLERY: Blooms opened up for business
Garden enthusiasts enjoyed the opportunity to wander through a selection of amazing gardens, with the rural property...
15 October, 2026
Lovely lunch for Probus Club
CHARLTON Probus Club members enjoyed a barbeque in Rotary Park, a lovely...
Readers relish author show
BESTSELLING authors Monica McInerney and Michael Robotham have received...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: District intelligence and school notes
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739 bales more than the previous series.
11 October, 2026
New cafe swings into town
Ms Benaim, who residents may recognise from her other business in...
Sale a success at Oakbank
OAKBANK Merino and Poll Merino Stud’s Jack McRae said he is happy with...
WOOL REPORT: Small overall loss this week
There was a total of 27,667 bales on offer nationally, this was 725...
Council & Politics
Tip fees to increase in coming weeks
Central Goldfdields Shire Council announced last week that fees would increase on October 23 and would “reflect the...
16 October, 2026
Did Buxton really hit a pothole? ON candidate cops online questions
SATURDAY saw One Nation hopeful Donna Buxton fending off cynical critics...
Local News
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a...
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
Arts
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday for the official opening of Altered States,...
12 October, 2026
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...
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows...
Opinion & Perspectives
The words that stay with you
"Often, we merely tolerate and just put up with people things, thoughts that are different from us."
10 October, 2026
BUSY MONTH OF EVENTS, COUNCIL MEETINGS AND MORE
"Not every decision we make will be the right one for everybody,...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Weirs and shame in report rating
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Funds are supporting events across shire
"WE ARE so lucky to have so many events in Northern Grampians Shire,...