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SCREENING THIS WEEK: Sensible option for weekend watch
SETTLE in for a display of manners and propriety as Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” screens at The Rex Theatre Charlton and the St Arnaud Community Cinema this weekend.
6 November, 2026
Sport
Saints brave Bulls and wet for first win
ST ARNAUD has broken through for its maiden victory in the Upper Loddon Cricket Association, producing a spirited...
5 November, 2026
Twilight delight as all players enjoy ‘best evening’ for bowls
Twelve teams of pairs and triples enjoyed 10 ends, after which Kell...
CUP DAY CALLING: St Arnaud Harness Racing gears up for cups
There is plenty to drive for too, with the prize money for both the St...
NEWCOMERS SHINE ON GREEN
Two Secondary College students Nathan Saludes and Morgan Greenaway both...
Community
HEAVENLY HISTORY CELEBRATED IN CHAPEL
THE OLDEST building in Charlton came alive once again on Sunday when a small but enthusiastic congregation came...
5 November, 2026
Get into Christmas spirit at parade
The Lions Club of St Arnaud Street Procession and night Market will be...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Back to Charlton
Find out about the event in 1926.
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: Water Trust Commission and the Dressmaker
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1926.
Business & Rural
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of the biggest changes they will face.
30 October, 2026
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the...
TOP PRICE IN PARADISE
Lenny Polkinghorne puts 202 rams up for auction and saw the top price of...
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739...
Council & Politics
Set to splash in updated pool
Ripon MP Martha Haylett officially opened final stage of the $2.57-million redevelopment on Thursday alongside...
5 November, 2026
'I just want to be home': Cupper cans second run for Mildura seat
"I’m withdrawing from the 2026 State Election Campaign, but I’m not...
COUNCIL’S ADVOCACY AHEAD OF STATE ELECTION
Rural Councils Victoria’s (RCV) official ‘Invest in Rural Victoria’...
Local News
SIngle-cab CFA trucks will go within decade under Coalition pledge
A $200 million Coalition plan unveiled today would see 335 new CFA...
Arts
Art along the Richardson
IT is no accident that the next exhibition of the Raillery Hub coincides with the celebration of 40 years of Landcare...
31 October, 2026
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday...
YOUNGSTERS PUT ON SHOW
IT WAS a tough day to be the judges of the Miss and Master Tiny Tot and...
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to...
Opinion & Perspectives
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries, parks, waste services, community facilities and...
3 November, 2026
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
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Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
The weight of a decision
In everyday life, we make decisions based largely on our own...