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Ripon number of candidates
A RECORD 12 candidates will contest Ripon at the November 28 state election. The marginal seat is one of four to have a dozen candidates but the only one in country Victoria.
16 November, 2026
Local News
St Arnaud 50 Years Ago: Community bus and flour in bulk
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1976.
14 November, 2026
More resources for centre
THE Wycheproof Community Resource Centre will soon be able to combat...
TESTING THE WATERS: Getting the pool ready for summer
Weather permitting, the pool is set to re-open this weekend.
Celebrating stadium’s big name with plaque
A PERSON who had a real hand in getting St Arnaud a sports stadium is...
Council & Politics
Councillor checks in on classroom
During her visit, then Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Karen Hyslop shared insights into her personal journey,...
13 November, 2026
COUNCIL COMMITS TO BACKING CHILDREN IN NEW PLAN
The plan, focused on children aged zero to eight, provides a shared...
CANDIDATE FORUM CANCELLED
Council confirmed they had one solid yes from current Mildura MP Jade...
Read ready to ‘listen and learn’
Her Thursday morning trip lead her to a visit to the St Arnaud Men’s...
Opinion & Perspectives
OBITUARY: Charlton to London: Richardson remembered
Ian D. Richardson, the son of a newspaper owner and country journalist who forged a stellar career with the BBC had...
14 November, 2026
Stories that make up our towns
Every community has its stories. Some are recorded in books, newspapers...
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
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Business & Rural
Lowe’s fuel busyness of bumper harvest
HARVEST is ramping up across regional Victoria, putting fuel supply, machinery maintenance and equipment reliability...
14 November, 2026
Elders expands its expertise
IN RESPONSE to growing demand for accessible, local financial support,...
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of...
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the...
Arts
Art along the Richardson
IT is no accident that the next exhibition of the Raillery Hub coincides with the celebration of 40 years of Landcare...
31 October, 2026
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday...
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...
Sport
Home teams dominate on court
KARA Kara dominated at home, winning all three sections for 10 match points.
15 November, 2026
Saints make light work of Redbacks
ST ARNAUD has recorded its second victory of the Upper Loddon Cricket...
Saints come home with narrow wins
ST ARNAUD claimed two narrow victories over Boort in round five of North...
GOT TROTS DOWN PAT
Driscoll was at the St Arnaud Harness Racing Cup on Sunday representing...