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Farmers urged to please plant more trees
“Integrating trees into farming systems can deliver multiple benefits, from shelter for livestock to improved soil and water outcomes, while supporting sustainable land
14 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....
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.
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
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be spent over four years to fix country roads...
13 July, 2026
Council survey results are in
WASTE management and customer service are among Northern Grampians Shire...
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,...
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
OPINION: Getting down to business this budget time
IT’S budget time at council, as I’m sure it is for everyone in business.
13 July, 2026
50 editions chronicling the stories that matter to you
LOCAL journalism is the heart and soul of newspapers in rural...
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...