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IN BRIEF: Local writing competition and Holy Days hits screen
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
27 August, 2026
Sport
TRIPLE TREAT: KELL, TORNEY, LOWE CLAIM LEAGUE’S TOP AWARDS
ST ARNAUD Football Club’s Jarryd Kell, Kurt Torney and Austin Lowe carved up at the North Central Football League’s...
26 August, 2026
Saints’ solid season continues
The Saints made a solid start, kicking 3.5 (23) in the opening quarter...
Hard-fought tussel between young Saints and Navies
Both teams came out highly motivated and ready to go, with the opening...
Bowlers blessed with best weather as winter end comes
They came from Learmonth, Wedderburn (4), Donald Golf (2), Boort,...
Community
Joining in St Arnaud SES fun through open day
Interested in joining or want to find out more? Visit: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us
26 August, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Old time ball and a painful accident
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Trivia a success, no question
GRAMPIANS Youth Events (GYE) St Arnaud has celebrated another successful...
GALLERY: A day for the Navy ladies
CHARLTON’S Ladies Day was a huge success, raising many funds for breast...
Business & Rural
Studs brave rain to put sheep on show
RAIN couldn’t keep the punters away as Marnoo lit up for the Victorian State Merino Field Day last Wednesday.
26 August, 2026
'JUST STOP VNI WEST': Farmers give positive vibe to Coalition promise
The fight against renewable energy projects through areas around St...
Helping farmers before fire season
“The webinar will provide practical guidance on developing a farm fire...
Hosking joins the leadership forum to help regions
BIRCHIP Cropping Group’s Grace Hosking was among sixty regional...
Council & Politics
NATS PROMISE: VNI WEST DEAD, BURIED, CANCELLED
THE controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line project will be scrapped if the Coalition wins power in...
19 August, 2026
Buloke Shire Council happy with survey results
Mayor Cr Graeme Milne thanked residents who participated in the survey,...
MP backs phone coverage probe
The ACCC will examine whether to mandate access to mobile infrastructure...
Rates coming with waste bill up 17%
The council said the jump will cover an increase in kerbside bin...
Arts
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows Cherry, a young woman whose future depends on...
7 August, 2026
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera, Yarriambiack, Horsham and Northern Grampians...
24 August, 2026
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What about the meeting?
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When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its...
Looking for detail of support
Country Press Australia President Damian Morgan said the announcement...