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Young Logan farmer rewarded in Loddon
A senior player with Wedderburn Redbacks, Oscar said volunteering was an important part of country life.
30 January, 2026
Sport
Champion pair: lawn bowls winners etched into history
The final came down to Esmore and Lynch in a high-quality contest, both producing outstanding draw bowls and pressure...
29 January, 2026
Teams hit the road for play return
LAST week’s North Central midweek pennant bowls match saw St Arnaud...
GALLERY: photos from Country Week cricket
Jason Smith caught the cricketers in action.
Spirited resumption for Country
Conditions were ideal — sunny skies, only a light breeze, and greens...
Community
Winners from the surrounding districts: Wycheproof, Birchip and Donald
Check out a few more winners on Australia Day.
29 January, 2026
St Arnaud RSL moves with the times
Have you spotted the new piece of tech yet?
'Thank you mum': not listening to doctor the best decision for Young Citizen of Year
IF FLETCHER Holmes-Brown had listened to doctors a few years ago, there...
Total fire ban declared for Wimmera as temps in St Arnaud soar
Another Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Wimmer region (which...
Business & Rural
One stop shop at Raillery Hub
DID YOU know that after you’ve spent the afternoon immersed in art, you can spend money supporting the local artists...
29 January, 2026
VFF works to support fire affected farmers
VFF President Brett Hosking said work is underway to get fodder to...
WOOL REPORT: Back at it after Christmas break
Many industry observers were predicting a dearer market, based on...
Cropping group welcomes new board member
Ms Hinkley also grew up on a mixed farming enterprise in Gnowangerup,...
Council & Politics
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National Party walking out of its coalition with the...
29 January, 2026
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...
Staley makes Upper House tilt
Ms Staley will contest Liberal pre-selection for the second spot on its...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: great service from St Arnaud business and health service issues
Here's what you thought about this week.
26 January, 2026
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...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: thoughts on Australia Day and scrap the tax
Here's some thoughts from people in our regions.