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Council opposes new renewable zones
“Any renewable energy developer wanting to develop a renewable energy generation or storage project must speak with impacted landowners and seek permission to build on their land.
4 June, 2026
Sport
Cup coming to Charlton town
WHAT do Kyoto in Japan, New York, Deauville in France, Charlton and Wycheproof have in common? They’re all...
3 June, 2026
Thrilling netball match ends in draw
It was a very closely contested game, with the purple team just edging...
Saints remain undefeated
Birchip-Watchem were pumped at the starting huddle and their small, fast...
Navies’ tough task against the Lions
CHARLTON’S fate was sealed early against reigning North Central premiers...
Community
Music maker visits Probus
Peter and Marion Watts were also welcomed to the club.
Knights family gives back to charity house
And years down the track and with two thriving youngsters, they wanted...
St Arnaud Rail rally taking place this weekend
On Sunday, people can meet at the old train station at 11am to join...
Business & Rural
Know the rules of spraying with drones
Agriculture Victoria’s Alex Perera said operators and pilots are required to be appropriately authorised by...
31 May, 2026
Farmer's forum gets feisty
Farmers from across the state filled the Town Hall and Victorian...
WOOL REPORT: small sale after consecutive fall
The sale was again relatively small, with just 29,705 bales available to...
Nationals say they will stop VNI West following farmers forum in St Arnaud
“VNI West and the associated REZ and renewables rollout threatens to...
Council & Politics
Regional towns ignored: Webster
MALLEE MP Anne Webster says last week’s Federal Budget has missed the mark for residents in her electorate, leaving...
20 May, 2026
No hospital funding promise from local MP
“I have met their CEO many times about their upgrades and also brought...
Look into VPTAS when travelling for healthcare
Ms Benham said the scheme remains critical for people in the Mildura...
Open letter: Fixing Labor’s local government mess
"The Local Government Act is less a framework for good governance but...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for Tribune Tribute, National Volunteers Week
Some of your thoughts. Want to send us a letter? Email us a...
OPINION: Understanding Scale in a Rural Shire
Whether it’s travelling between towns, accessing services, or...
The power of our small communities
"These small communities, which we belong, to do amazing things for our...