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Lowe’s fuel busyness of bumper harvest
HARVEST is ramping up across regional Victoria, putting fuel supply, machinery maintenance and equipment reliability firmly back on the agenda for local grain growers.
14 November, 2026
Local News
More resources for centre
THE Wycheproof Community Resource Centre will soon be able to combat isolation and disadvantage often felt in small...
13 November, 2026
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...
BANK BACKS BREAKTHROUGH
FOR THE fourth year in a row, the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and...
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
Stories that make up our towns
Every community has its stories. Some are recorded in books, newspapers and official archives, while others survive...
7 November, 2026
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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Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
Business & Rural
Elders expands its expertise
IN RESPONSE to growing demand for accessible, local financial support, Elders is expanding its services for...
12 November, 2026
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...
TOP PRICE IN PARADISE
Lenny Polkinghorne puts 202 rams up for auction and saw the top price of...
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
Saints come home with narrow wins
ST ARNAUD claimed two narrow victories over Boort in round five of North Central pennant bowls last Saturday, with...
12 November, 2026
GOT TROTS DOWN PAT
Driscoll was at the St Arnaud Harness Racing Cup on Sunday representing...
Boort ends Marnoo winning streak at season start
After winning the toss and deciding to bat on a slow and damp outfield,...
STACKS OF SUCCESS FROM LOCAL OWNERS, DRIVERS
THERE were a number of winners either owned, trained or driven by local...