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Friends turn to foes in windy conditions
ST ARNAUD Country Club Bowls travelled to Donald Golf Bowls Club for round two of Saturday Pennant, with strong winds making for a challenging day on the green.
28 October, 2026
Sport
Charlton challenges Saints on green
THE second round of North Central Division One bowls between Charlton and St Arnaud was rescheduled last Saturday...
27 October, 2026
Saints’ small numbers don’t deter good go
AN UNDERMANNED St Arnaud Cricket Club endured a difficult afternoon at...
It's twilight bowls time again
The three newcomers seemed to enjoy their time playing on the green and...
Junior cricketer's memorable return to league
IT WAS a historic Saturday morning for the St Arnaud Cricket Club, with...
Community
GALLERY: North Central Vintage Car Club Car Show
He said he and his wife Joy couldn’t have picked a better event than the North Central Vintage Car Club Car Show to...
27 October, 2026
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: Bird day and flower show
What was making news in St Arnaud in 1926.
Super turnout for steam train in Wyche
The train arrived in town on Saturday evening before using the 70-foot,...
GALLERY: Charlton Show 2026
A few highlights from the day!
Business & Rural
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the senior division along with 31 other...
24 October, 2026
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...
New cafe swings into town
Ms Benaim, who residents may recognise from her other business in...
Council & Politics
PUMP TRACK, VOLUNTEERS A COUNCIL REPORT HIGHLIGHT
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents can read about the highlights, achievements and challenges of council throughout...
24 October, 2026
Coalition to bring passenger trains back through St Arnaud
"This fundamentally changes opportunity and brings new optimism. It...
CELEBRATING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
THE PEOPLE, projects and ideas making a difference in the community will...
Tip fees to increase in coming weeks
Central Goldfdields Shire Council announced last week that fees would...
Arts
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday for the official opening of Altered States,...
12 October, 2026
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...
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows...
Opinion & Perspectives
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
Want to write us a letter? Email us at news@ncnherald.com.au
27 October, 2026
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...
Showcasing region’s artists
The event across the first weekend of October attracted visitors from...