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Community spirit shines at Buloke awards
THERE were more awards handed out for Community Event of the Year and Citizen of the Year at the Buloke event on Thursday night.
2 February, 2026
Sport
Heat hits harness fields
ut the pared-back program still produced competitive racing. Crime Writer claimed the Loddon Shire Wedderburn Pacing...
31 January, 2026
GALLERY: Tournament heats up for century
A strong field of 182 players took to the renowned grass courts—an...
Champion pair: lawn bowls winners etched into history
The final came down to Esmore and Lynch in a high-quality contest, both...
Teams hit the road for play return
LAST week’s North Central midweek pennant bowls match saw St Arnaud...
Community
RSL rep rewarded for hard work
With his fingers in many pies in the community, he has been recognised for all that effort in the town’s Australia...
1 February, 2026
Stuart Mill beats heat to celebrate
This was then followed by an ever famous CWA supper, which was a hit again.
Students shine at Charlton College presentation night
In their address’, School Council president Troy Heenan thanked the...
Lots of youth worthy of awards
More from the Kara Kara Australia Day awards on Monday.
Business & Rural
McCoys transforming ‘marginal country’
Together with his wife, Stacey, children, Leah and Evan, and farm workers, Tony Soulsby and Adam Roden, Dale farms...
30 January, 2026
One stop shop at Raillery Hub
DID YOU know that after you’ve spent the afternoon immersed in art, you...
VFF works to support fire affected farmers
VFF President Brett Hosking said work is underway to get fodder to...
WOOL REPORT: Back at it after Christmas break
Many industry observers were predicting a dearer market, based on...
Council & Politics
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National Party walking out of its coalition with the...
29 January, 2026
Pool to close earlier to make way for next stage of redevelopment
The pool will close for the 2025/26 summer period at close of business...
Staff shortages causing Buloke pool closures
With many travelling or working over harvest at that time, this caused a...
Staley makes Upper House tilt
Ms Staley will contest Liberal pre-selection for the second spot on its...
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
Preparedness, perspective and community strength
"Fire season is not an abstract concept here — it’s something we live with, prepare for, and carry in the back of our...
1 February, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: great service from St Arnaud business and health service issues
Here's what you thought about this week.
Fires a reminder to plan ahead and look out for your neighbours
Firefighters faced intense heat, strong winds and inaccessible terrain,...
Busy and ‘heartbreaking’ month for residents in the regions
December ended with emergency services being called to two suspicious...