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Charlton 100 Years Ago: District intelligence and school notes
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
14 October, 2026
Sport
Charlton opens bowls season in style
In cooler conditions than normal for bowls eighteen members braved the conditions to get the season started.
12 October, 2026
'Mr Fixit' honoured with footy club award
CARL Leach’s willingness to see a job that needs doing and simply get on...
New leader steps up at tennis club
A FAMILIAR face has stepped up into a new position following a vote at...
NORTH CENTRAL LAWN TENNIS 2026-2027 DRAW
Here's where everyone will be playing and when.
Community
Rocking out at St Joes’ show
SEPTEMBER was a busy and exciting month at St Joseph’s Primary School Charlton, with the school community coming...
13 October, 2026
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: Show results and lost ewes
What was making news in St Arnaud in October 1926.
Help for small businesses
SMALL business owners across Northern Grampians Shire’s...
Second try wins first prize
GRACIE Medlyn almost didn’t put her chocolate cake in the running for a...
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
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a flawed and divisive VNI West that will be...
2 October, 2026
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
No-shows can candidate questioning
“We wanted to give the community the opportunity to meet, hear and...
Pollies fight over VNI West stance
“I’ve been raising concerns about VNI West since the day the route was...
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,...