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Plenty to celebrate across local trotting families
Driven by James Herbertson for owner Debbie Youngson and trainer Nick Youngson, the eight-year-old mare, who has plenty of pacing blood in her veins, has improved as she has aged
7 September, 2026
Sport
Saints keep Lions silent, Navies fight hard for spot in Under 12 prelim
All the results from the hockey field during the first semi final.
5 September, 2026
Country Club triumphs in three-peat
LAST Wednesday was the International Day of the Dog. And it was to be a...
OFFROAD ROYALTY: Peacock beats injury to win state title
Despite missing two rounds and eight weeks off his motorbike, the St...
Court full of enthusiasm in final
How the netballers went in the first week of the North Central finals.
Community
St Arnaud 50 Years Ago: Cross Country results and football finals
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1976.
6 September, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Silver jubilee and spring and summer display
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Crews battle shed fire in Brisbane St
Firefighters said the St Arnaud’s pumper and tanker turned out quickly...
Loose lips help mental health this Liptember
“More women are asking for help and if my story can help one person,...
Business & Rural
Hanson hammers nail in ‘coffin’ of net zero, blows up towers
From the marquee stage to what spokesman Ben Duxson called “media stunts”, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson committed...
5 September, 2026
CANDIDATE FROM OVER THE FENCE
Ms Buxton referred media inquiries to the party’s state office. NCN...
Funding for growth around renewable projects
“Our communities are experiencing the impacts of major energy, mining...
Get out of our lives, says state leader
More than 1100 people were told by One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren...
Council & Politics
Have your say on walking and cycling
The updated Strategy sets out a clearer, more connected and financially sustainable approach to improving walking and...
5 September, 2026
Local News
Coalition's 'good road news' for councils
COUNTRY Victorian mayor will be celebrating in Echuca tomorrow September...
Ripon deserves a fair go: Armstrong
“St Arnaud is getting only half of the health care it deserves – as is...
Local News
One Nation confirms Ripon candidate
A CHARLTON speech pathologist is the seventh confirmed candidate in...
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
Council’s Infrastructure and Amenities: A glimpse behind the curtain
"THIS is a little different for me. I am far more accustomed to working behind the scenes, supporting councillors and...
31 August, 2026
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera,...
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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...