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JUNIOR FOOTY: Cohesion builds in second half
Despite dominating territory early, the Saints were left to rue missed opportunities in the opening quarter.
25 April, 2026
Sport
NETBALL: Solid combinations, challenges and competition
Charlton’s defensive combination of Alodia, Isabella, Arlie and Molly tracked their opponents extremely well causing...
24 April, 2026
RESULTS: NCFNH Round 2
How did your team stack up this week? *NO MATCHES ON THE ANZAC WEEKEND...
FOOTY: Stroobants stirs Lions in final term
Stroobants, in his first season with the Lions after transferring from...
NETBALL: Juniors jump on court
Fantastic passages of play and plenty of goals for both teams brought...
Community
Anzac spirit on display
Organisers come together for special occasions to give residents a nice surprise in the form of a display within the...
24 April, 2026
A POEM: An Anzac’s Ghostly Warning
Want to submit something you've written and have it published in the...
Remembering a local lost
The son of Thomas William and Hannah Martin (nee Gilbert) of Bowen...
Where you can pay your respects this Anzac Day
Here are the details.
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: two successful weeks
On the opening day the market was immediately on the rise.
13 April, 2026
Managing pests and weeds in new farm fodder
To minimise the risk of these weeds and pests establishing across your...
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...
Council & Politics
Bealiba preparing to pack up and shift shires
“I’m sure Loddon Shire would welcome the millions of dollars and allow us to keep our transfer stations.”
23 April, 2026
Council’s divide as residents maintain poultry farm ire
“If you endorse this, you take the lid off of Pandora’s box for any...
Council accepts spring board petition
“While we understand the limitations around the existing springboard, we...
Armstrong promises fight for fair
“The Nationals are the only party that is solely dedicated to fighting...
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
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: bring back train and congrats on trots win
Here's some of your thoughts.
19 April, 2026
GREAT GENERAL: Our links with Brudenell White
Cyril had moved north with his parents in 1881, five years after his...
Balancing today and tomorrow
"In a rural shire, decisions often carry weight beyond the present moment."
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: of the people, for the people?
Here's some perspectives for you. Want to write a letter? Email us at...