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St Arnaud's rail revival supported in Parliament
“Martha Haylett, the local member, has been totally disinterested and did not even go near the rally.”
18 June, 2026
Sport
Welsh warlock welcomed back warmly
At the Pub in the Scrub it appeared as if it was going to be, ho hum, just another night at the office for the...
16 June, 2026
Lady golfers narrowly miss rain
THE second round of the St Arnaud Ladies Championships were played in...
FOOTY TIPS: How they're going so far
How are your tips going?
Rain not a dampner on trotting track
Moyreisk trainer Ashley Ainsworth won the open standing start Trot with...
Community
100 YEARS AGO: umpires wanted and dance
What was making the paper in St Arnaud in 1926.
16 June, 2026
Beazley's Bridge brigade celebrates end-of-season with barbie
The brigade community gathered at Paradise Hall on Saturday night to...
100 YEARS AGO: Jeffcott advances and the gun
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Watch time and fashions fly by in popular parade
FOLLOWING the success of its popular 2018 bridal parade, the Charlton...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: Market goes to strength again
The EMI lifted 11 cents on Tuesday and a further 19 cents on Wednesday, extending the market’s run of gains to five...
12 June, 2026
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
Landowner payments to increase along VNI West line
The increase in the landholder benefit payment reflects analysis of land...
Renewable energy zones declared
Properties in St Arnaud, Charlton and surrounds now sit in the Western...
Council & Politics
Scam victims need to speak up: Webster
“A year ago, in Mallee’s Biggest Survey I conducted, one of the most shocking results was that 1 in 5 survey...
8 June, 2026
Continued care after hub closures
Following the conclusion of the hubs, East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS)...
Council opposes new renewable zones
“Any renewable energy developer wanting to develop a renewable energy...
Walklate’s legacy cemented in street name
“Dr Walklate is remembered with great respect in Charlton and this is a...
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
OPINION: Helping honour those who give so much to towns
"Supporting local volunteers and community events builds a stronger, more vibrant community."
15 June, 2026
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buloke residents deserve better
Want to send us a letter? Email us at: news@ncnherald.com.au
Get help with rego rebate when MP comes to town
"I’ll also be in St Arnaud in a few weeks to help locals apply in...
Positive changes happening around town
WOOHOO! Life is exciting sometimes.