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Council’s divide as residents maintain poultry farm ire
“If you endorse this, you take the lid off of Pandora’s box for any corporator to come in here and plonk a facility where they like. Up a blind road, up a flood plain."
22 April, 2026
Sport
Charlton golf back with big weekend opener
Past club champion, Robyn Soulsby, was granted the honours with the first swing of the day and signified the opening...
21 April, 2026
All class as pacer procures Park prize
Unfortunately, the $2.10 favourite made a mistake shortly after the...
Bowlers brave it for two-day tournament
Serpentine’s John Hasty, Rick Hasty, Graeme Gilmour and Brian Gladman...
Finally time for Charlton bowls champs
With eight pairs contesting the pairs championship, the eventual winners...
Community
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: popular man competition and Stewart Lodge
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1926.
Screening sells out
Organisers said they were “overwhelmed” by the response, reinforcing the...
Egg-stra special event at Paradise Hall
The dream team of Jodie Clarke and Dee Wiseman put their thinking - and...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: two successful weeks
On the opening day the market was immediately on the rise.
13 April, 2026
Managing pests and weeds in new farm fodder
To minimise the risk of these weeds and pests establishing across your...
Sustainability at centre of new water strategy
The strategy will cover the western third of Victoria, extending from...
Learn your land rights from legal experts
With growing worry around the region, the St Arnaud branch of the...
Council & Politics
Council accepts spring board petition
“While we understand the limitations around the existing springboard, we are interested in exploring a 3-metre diving...
20 April, 2026
Armstrong promises fight for fair
“The Nationals are the only party that is solely dedicated to fighting...
New app to report fuel shortages
The website allows Australians to quickly log fuel shortages at their...
Nats open preselection for three crucial state election seats
Preselection delegates voted for foprmer Burwood MP Graham Watt to fill...
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
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: bring back train and congrats on trots win
Here's some of your thoughts.
19 April, 2026
GREAT GENERAL: Our links with Brudenell White
Cyril had moved north with his parents in 1881, five years after his...
Balancing today and tomorrow
"In a rural shire, decisions often carry weight beyond the present moment."
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: of the people, for the people?
Here's some perspectives for you. Want to write a letter? Email us at...