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STICK WITH THEM: Help Calder United hockey hopefuls go cross country
Calder United’s Morgan Beattie and Ali-Jane Thompson have been selected to represent Victoria with Bobby’s Academy in the Under 16 International Gryphon Cup in Perth later this
12 August, 2026
Sport
Pressure from Petrie, Weir takes game down to wire
Aleshia Petrie and Abby Weir put on some amazing pressure on the shooters from Boort for the day winning back ball...
11 August, 2026
Sun shines on bowling competition
THERE was not a cloud in the sky and the sun shining on their shoulders...
Full moon antics grip competition
The first of the major capitulations was to take place in the Parisian...
King Saint rock and rolls way into winner’s circle
The Rock N Roll Heaven gelding, who was driven by Jack Laugher, has now...
Community
New mentors driving experience
Funded by the TAC and facilitated by the North Central LLEN, the program supports young people facing barriers to...
10 August, 2026
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: sold shops and deaths in town
News from the town in 1926.
Bank’s scholarships inspire new leaders
ELEVEN young people from across the region have returned home with...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: season's prospects and brownies
What was making news in August, 1926.
Business & Rural
LANDCARE NEWS: photo competition and national report
BULOKE and Northern Grampians Landcare Network is inviting budding young photographers to compete for a place in its...
9 August, 2026
Business underpins the broad ribbons
“And with a lineup of guest speakers and a strong trade display covering...
Make sure PIC is up-to-date
Agriculture Victoria Livestock Traceability Manager Ben Fahy said a PIC...
WOOL REPORT: losses across market board
Fremantle returned to the roster, pushing the national total up to...
Council & Politics
Rates coming with waste bill up 17%
The council said the jump will cover an increase in kerbside bin collection costs, including fuel, labour and...
5 August, 2026
Flood works a win for Charlton, Donald communities
At its recent July meeting, Buloke Shire councillors voted to adopt...
Council asks for funding for Wyche netball court improvements
The current existing netball court has concrete joins on the playing...
Local groups to take over aged care services
Northern Grampians Shire Council will advocate for aged care services 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
Special Kokoda connection: the sacrifice of Bernie
Last month was his third trek with students from across country Victoria along the path taken by Australian soldiers...
11 August, 2026
Strength comes with rural collaboration
"In my first few weeks back, I have enjoyed a warm welcome from family,...
Celebrating those giving their all for their communities
I’ve been privileged to chair a few AGMs for small halls in our shire...
More for Mallee farmers to fight
“For years, Mallee communities have raised concerns about transmission...