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WOOL REPORT: season opens softly
The market opened in the Eastern centres and from the opening few lots it was immediately apparent that the prices on offer were well below those achieved at the close of the
13 July, 2026
Sport
Farmers finish on right side of poolside ledger
The Farmers’ Arms One side finally managed to come out on the right side of the ledger when they travelled to the...
12 July, 2026
GALLERY: The season so far...
Some photos from this season.
Best conditions for bowlers in weeks
Conditions were the best for some weeks and it seems everybody was keen...
NCFL fight for finals spots
St Arnaud co-coach Harley Durward said his team was ‘hell-bent’ on...
Community
GALLERY: High-flying fun on show with Trash Test Dummies
Thanks to the St Arnaud Arts Council, students from St. Arnaud PS, St. Joseph’s, St. Patrick’s, Moonambel, Navarre,...
12 July, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: dance at Glenloth and dirt cheap sale
Here's what was making news in the Charlton Tribune in 1926.
Planning ahead at Wycheproof Probus
Jenny Bibby from Kell Funerals in St Arnaud was the June meeting speaker.
Library goes wild
About 200 people attended Tyron’s Wildlife’s ‘Nature Untamed’ shows at...
Business & Rural
VNI West survey takes to sky
Flights are expected to take place during working hours until July 20, subject to suitable weather, visibility and...
12 July, 2026
Mallee MP backs councils renewable pushback
“They have put together a comprehensive North-Western Victoria Energy &...
Stunning win for stud
“We had a great day and were very excited and proud to take home the...
Douglas’ dig a little deeper
This venture aims to provide tradies, contractors or gardeners with a...
Council & Politics
Council survey results are in
WASTE management and customer service are among Northern Grampians Shire Council’s standout service areas according...
6 July, 2026
Buloke council backs rail bid
At its ordinary council meeting last week, Mayor Graeme Milne vacated...
Health, farming, waste are priorities in Northern Grampians budget
Councillors adopted the budget at a meeting in St Arnaud last Tuesday,...
Libs make selection for Ripon
Megan Read won a pre-selection convention vote of members in Avoca last...
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
50 editions chronicling the stories that matter to you
LOCAL journalism is the heart and soul of newspapers in rural communities where we share the journey, partner in the...
7 July, 2026
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamping out crime
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OBITUARY: Remembering Barry Kearnan
"WELL Dad, you have finally left us and at 93, almost 94, it’s been an...
OPINION: Helping honour those who give so much to towns
"Supporting local volunteers and community events builds a stronger,...