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GALLERY: Kara Court’s Comm Games spirit on show
Those unable to leave their room still enjoyed the spectacle as the torch made its way throughout the facility, passing every doorway on its journey.
20 August, 2026
Sport
Cat fight: Lions take down Tigers in race to finals
The Tigers were well beaten by a Calder United outfit that is hell bent on defending its inaugural premiership.
18 August, 2026
GALLERY: Netballers star at tournaments
IT IS important to the St Arnaud Netball Club to support the development...
Happy hunting ground in trots
MILDURA was once again a happy hunting ground for the southerners with a...
Golfing numbers light on this week
WITH many of golfers either gone north to get warm, playing football or...
Community
St Arnaud Rotary gets ready for gifting
Anyone wishing to donate a new toy or item is encouraged to do so by dropping them off to the NCN Herald office, St...
15 August, 2026
GALLERY: St Arnaud Secondary musical goes global
STUDENTS from St Arnaud Secondary College took their audience around the...
Local News
Vale Robin Letts - newspaper industry icon
Robin Letts has passed away aged 96.
End-of-season fun-draiser for hockey crew
The junior players will celebrate the end of their cracker season with...
Business & Rural
Stopping the spread of bird flu
Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer has introduced a temporary poultry housing requirement in higher-risk areas...
15 August, 2026
No stance on VNI West from new Premier
Mr Carroll is yet to respond to questions from NCN Herald.
LANDCARE NEWS: photo competition and national report
BULOKE and Northern Grampians Landcare Network is inviting budding young...
Business underpins the broad ribbons
“And with a lineup of guest speakers and a strong trade display covering...
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
When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its centre. Yet, in times like these, we also see the...
18 August, 2026
Looking for detail of support
Country Press Australia President Damian Morgan said the announcement...
Special Kokoda connection: the sacrifice of Bernie
Last month was his third trek with students from across country Victoria...
Strength comes with rural collaboration
"In my first few weeks back, I have enjoyed a warm welcome from family,...