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POLICE: Criminal incidents in St Arnaud almost double in year
Numbers from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria say there have been 291 incidents recorded in 2026 (for the year ending in March 2026), which is up from 152 last year.
9 July, 2026
Sport
Hockey heating up into finals
ST ARNAUD and Calder United are locked in a mighty battle for supremacy in North Central men’s hockey with seven...
8 July, 2026
New site on web for trots organisation
APART from the three-day Interdominion Carnival that starts in Brisbane...
Accurate shooting leads to Navies’ comfortable win
THE Under 14B match between Charlton and Wedderburn was tightly...
NETBALL: Saints storm home over Blues
THE Under 14B Saints netball side delivered an outstanding team...
Community
Charlton gets jazzed up
ORGANISERS say Jazz in July in Charlton was a resounding success, bringing together outstanding musicians and an...
8 July, 2026
Good sport celebrates 90
Colin is celebrating his 90th birthday today.
IN BRIEF: GP to retire and Safe Food CEO
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
Charlton 100 Years Ago: electric light and power company and golf tournament
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Business & Rural
Mallee MP backs councils renewable pushback
“They have put together a comprehensive North-Western Victoria Energy & Mining Impact & Readiness Strategy plan that...
6 July, 2026
Stunning win for stud
“We had a great day and were very excited and proud to take home the...
Douglas’ dig a little deeper
This venture aims to provide tradies, contractors or gardeners with a...
Roughage needed for winter
Roughage in the diet helps keep livestock warm, with the fermentation...
Council & Politics
Council survey results are in
WASTE management and customer service are among Northern Grampians Shire Council’s standout service areas according...
6 July, 2026
Buloke council backs rail bid
At its ordinary council meeting last week, Mayor Graeme Milne vacated...
Health, farming, waste are priorities in Northern Grampians budget
Councillors adopted the budget at a meeting in St Arnaud last Tuesday,...
Libs make selection for Ripon
Megan Read won a pre-selection convention vote of members in Avoca last...
Arts
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills the town with “really positive vibes”. But...
1 March, 2026
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region,...
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
Opinion & Perspectives
50 editions chronicling the stories that matter to you
LOCAL journalism is the heart and soul of newspapers in rural communities where we share the journey, partner in the...
7 July, 2026
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamping out crime
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OBITUARY: Remembering Barry Kearnan
"WELL Dad, you have finally left us and at 93, almost 94, it’s been an...
OPINION: Helping honour those who give so much to towns
"Supporting local volunteers and community events builds a stronger,...