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Access denied: communities come together at Bungeluke to stop VNI West
“I couldn’t tell you any farming work I’ve concentrated on in the last six weeks. It’s really taking its toll and I can see a massive mental health epidemic coming."
19 November, 2025
Sport
Hutchins shines with Celestrial Zodiac
CHARLTON trainer Tori Hutchins made the trip to Swan Hill’s Cup night meeting on Friday worthwhile, returning home...
9 November, 2025
Draw comes from surprise surge
A TIED match between St Arnaud and Charlton tennis teams was the...
Top side slides as Saints reign
ST ARNAUD Division One bowlers scored a strong win over third-placed...
Shaun's big tilt towards Pacers Cup
Drivers from across the state will ascend on Lord Nelson Park on Sunday,...
Community
St Arnaud skin checks deemed a success
MORE than 130 residents in St Arnaud put their health first recently as they lined up to get their skin checked.
11 November, 2025
BRIEFS: Remembrance Day, new cartoon and support for farming
A few brief bits of news for the start of your week
Aueka! Drillers find visible ‘gold spots’
This discovery could point to the fresh high-grade potential north of an...
St Arnaud's spook-tacular Halloween
From trick-or-treat trips around town to a decorative lunch and party in...
Business & Rural
Talk times on healthy catchments
The North Central Catchment Management Authority has released the draft North Central Climate Change Strategy –...
10 November, 2025
Program keeping farms safe set for funding boost
The funding will expand the project’s dedicated safety advisory service,...
Improved style in fleeced wool
THE Australian wool market lost ground again last week with majority of...
Steady sales at Oakbank
Prices remained similar to last year’s sale with the top-priced ram, Lot...
Council & Politics
Program funding rebuff ‘not good for connection’
Grampians Community Health has delivered the School Focused Youth Service early intervention program in St Arnaud and...
10 November, 2025
MP keeps promise in Parliament
After they voiced concerns about youth and crime in general, town...
Shire reflects on year of achievements
BULOKE Shire Council adopted key plans and policies at its meeting last...
Public have say on ‘stupid’ swimming pool payments
Upon the story going on social media, residents voiced their concerns...
Arts
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking...
10 October, 2025
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
St Patrick's puts on school musical with a twist
Consider Yourself lucky if you managed to get a seat to see the young...
Opinion & Perspectives
OPINION: Appreciating your country home
Our circumstances don’t generally change much, but one day life is good, another day we wonder what it’s all about.
9 November, 2025
OPINION: AI thinks it’s above the law, warn regional publishers
CPA President Damian Morgan said the damage to regional journalism is no...
Enough is enough: pothole problem
Do you have thoughts on the roads around our region? Comment below!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: thank you for Show help, bring back our bank, prepare for fire season
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