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POLICE BEAT: Have you had tools stolen? Police may have them
Police believe some of the recovered items may have been stolen during burglaries that occurred between January and May 2026.
27 August, 2026
Sport
Saints’ solid season continues
The Saints made a solid start, kicking 3.5 (23) in the opening quarter while keeping Charlton scoreless.
25 August, 2026
Hard-fought tussel between young Saints and Navies
Both teams came out highly motivated and ready to go, with the opening...
Bowlers blessed with best weather as winter end comes
They came from Learmonth, Wedderburn (4), Donald Golf (2), Boort,...
Footballers give golfing a go
On Sunday the footballers let their hair down with a nine hole-three man...
Community
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Old time ball and a painful accident
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
23 August, 2026
Trivia a success, no question
GRAMPIANS Youth Events (GYE) St Arnaud has celebrated another successful...
GALLERY: A day for the Navy ladies
CHARLTON’S Ladies Day was a huge success, raising many funds for breast...
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: A new tractor and a birthday party
Here's a blast from the past.
Business & Rural
'JUST STOP VNI WEST': Farmers give positive vibe to Coalition promise
The fight against renewable energy projects through areas around St Arnaud, Charlton, Wycheproof has dragged on, with...
26 August, 2026
Helping farmers before fire season
“The webinar will provide practical guidance on developing a farm fire...
Hosking joins the leadership forum to help regions
BIRCHIP Cropping Group’s Grace Hosking was among sixty regional...
New research identifies forecast gap
CFA fire behaviour analysts have identified a gap in Australia’s...
Council & Politics
NATS PROMISE: VNI WEST DEAD, BURIED, CANCELLED
THE controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line project will be scrapped if the Coalition wins power in...
19 August, 2026
Buloke Shire Council happy with survey results
Mayor Cr Graeme Milne thanked residents who participated in the survey,...
MP backs phone coverage probe
The ACCC will examine whether to mandate access to mobile infrastructure...
Rates coming with waste bill up 17%
The council said the jump will cover an increase in kerbside bin...
Arts
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows Cherry, a young woman whose future depends on...
7 August, 2026
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera, Yarriambiack, Horsham and Northern Grampians...
24 August, 2026
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When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its...
Looking for detail of support
Country Press Australia President Damian Morgan said the announcement...