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Cropping group welcomes new board member
Ms Hinkley also grew up on a mixed farming enterprise in Gnowangerup, Western Australia, where her family continues to operate a large cropping and Merino sheep business.
23 January, 2026
Sport
Juniors have a week of growth
Across five matches and three demanding days, the side showed clear growth — not only in their cricket, but in their...
22 January, 2026
Bowlers bounce back from break
Saturday’s loss to Donald makes the task harder for St Arnaud to avoid...
St Arnaud News, Charlton News, Local News
RESULTS: How the teams went at Country Week
Take a look to see how your team went this week.
Bowlers back in tight race for finals
The weekend pennant Division 1 teams are third and fourth on the ladder...
Community
Residents getting to heart of communities will be celebrated at ceremonies
The former Charlton local turned cardiologist and heart failure specialist will bring those values to her home town...
22 January, 2026
Got ideas? You could help shape youth events in town and surrounds
The Committee is looking for a bigger and better 2026 events calendar...
Make a splash: pool pumping during school holidays
The St Arnaud pool has been getting a good work out over the last month...
‘Quirky’ and ‘imaginative’ art show
“I remember putting a pen and ink sketch in at the Charlton Show in the...
Business & Rural
Fighting finance fears with latest podcast
The AgriDetective podcast series, produced and hosted by Gooroc farmer Janine Batters, will feature s Planfarm...
23 December, 2025
Your Trusted Local Partner, Now with Even More Choice
RURAL BUSINESS FEATURE: A new chapter has begun for O’Connors who, for...
Shopping local this Christmas: Specials and trading hours at Weirs
Weirs IGA Supermarket will be opening each day through to Christmas Eve...
WOOL REPORT: positive week for market
By the close of the sale week 23 the EMI sat at 1521, up 17c for the...
Council & Politics
Staley makes Upper House tilt
Ms Staley will contest Liberal pre-selection for the second spot on its Upper House ticket in Western Victoria Region...
21 January, 2026
Another one bites the dust for Libs as election looms
Western Victoria Region MP Joe McCracken on Monday said he would not...
New change rooms make splash at pool
The three local schools, St Arnaud Swim Club and both local and State...
Lose the Charlton Hall? Forget about it
“I was once told that you never want to lose your public hall because...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: thoughts on Australia Day and scrap the tax
Here's some thoughts from people in our regions.
19 January, 2026
Locals should consider political life: councillor
"I know there are good strong leaders in communities who should consider...
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: Farewell to Johnny and congrats to Duxes
Here's what you had to say about the two topics.
People, place, and purpose: foundations of sustainability
"Sustainability is making sure our towns remain liveable for the next...