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Balancing today and tomorrow
"In a rural shire, decisions often carry weight beyond the present moment."
14 April, 2026
Sport
Country hosts smashing triples
ST Arnaud was at the centre of a competitive and well-supported day of bowls as the St Arnaud Country Club hosted its...
13 April, 2026
Successful Easter slam
All the results from St Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club's Easter tournament.
Tennis players come away with chocolates
Ideal conditions greeted players and spectators alike, with fine weather...
FOOTBALL: A late signing points to Pies avoiding slide
LAST season’s wooden-spooners, Donald, meets 2025 finalists Boort on...
Community
Hats off for creativity in St Arnaud school's annual Easter parade
Students from schools and kindergartens across St Arnaud got into the Easter spirit last Thursday as they paraded the...
12 April, 2026
Couples make debut at St Arnaud ball
See who made their debut.
Charlton 100 years ago: golfers prepare and school sports carnival
Here's what was making news in Charlton in 1926.
New leadership saves Probus club after closure close call
The St Arnaud Kara Kara Combined Probus Club Inc. meets on the the...
Business & Rural
Managing pests and weeds in new farm fodder
To minimise the risk of these weeds and pests establishing across your farm, make sure all purchased fodder is fed in...
7 April, 2026
Sustainability at centre of new water strategy
The strategy will cover the western third of Victoria, extending from...
Learn your land rights from legal experts
With growing worry around the region, the St Arnaud branch of the...
WOOL REPORT: market meets highest point since pre-COVID
There was a total of 42,278 bales available to the trade, this was 3,198...
Council & Politics
New app to report fuel shortages
The website allows Australians to quickly log fuel shortages at their local service station.
10 April, 2026
Nats open preselection for three crucial state election seats
Preselection delegates voted for foprmer Burwood MP Graham Watt to fill...
Council heckled in energy project debate
Community members attended the council’s ordinary meeting last week to...
Lovell adds voice to new Charlton fire station push
Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has urged the Minister...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: of the people, for the people?
Here's some perspectives for you. Want to write a letter? Email us at news@ncnherald.com.au
4 April, 2026
Fighting for fair share
"And if elected, we will repeal Labor’s new laws allowing the...
Consider decisions very carefully
"Obviously, it depends on a lot on the question and the possible...
Why I live where I live: a poem
Do you have a letter or piece you want published in the paper? Email...