Latest News
Journalist and author to visit St Arnaud on book tour
On November 10 at 10am, Mr FitzSimons will discuss his latest book, The Race to the Top of the World, which explores the famous rivalry and 30-year gap between the early British
1 November, 2026
Sport
AFTERMATH OF WIN: Horsham gelding breaks St Arnaud track record
New Zealand-born seven-year-old gelding Aftermath made its mark on the St Arnaud Turf Club on Saturday afternoon with...
30 October, 2026
Friends turn to foes in windy conditions
ST ARNAUD Country Club Bowls travelled to Donald Golf Bowls Club for...
Dunne still gets it done
IT WASN’T a win but the third placing in Saturday night’s first heat of...
Baird’s stunning century leads to massive win for Marnoo
A STUNNING unbeaten century from Nic Baird has propelled Marnoo to a...
Community
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: Water Trust Commission and the Dressmaker
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1926.
31 October, 2026
Big fun under big top
The St Arnaud shows will take place tonight at 7pm, Saturday at 11am and...
RESULTS: Charlton Show pavilion
All the action from inside the Charlton Show pavilion.
GREAT ART SHOW EXPERIENCE COMING TO BIRCHIP
All artworks displayed at the show are available for sale and commission...
Business & Rural
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of the biggest changes they will face.
30 October, 2026
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...
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739...
Council & Politics
PUMP TRACK, VOLUNTEERS A COUNCIL REPORT HIGHLIGHT
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents can read about the highlights, achievements and challenges of council throughout...
24 October, 2026
Coalition to bring passenger trains back through St Arnaud
"This fundamentally changes opportunity and brings new optimism. It...
CELEBRATING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
THE PEOPLE, projects and ideas making a difference in the community will...
Tip fees to increase in coming weeks
Central Goldfdields Shire Council announced last week that fees would...
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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
Want to write us a letter? Email us at news@ncnherald.com.au
27 October, 2026
Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
The weight of a decision
In everyday life, we make decisions based largely on our own...
Showcasing region’s artists
The event across the first weekend of October attracted visitors from...