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Lake’s toilet closure causes issues for campers
“Keeping the facilities open would almost certainly have resulted in a much larger number of attendees gathering at the lake, significantly inconveniencing regular, non event
19 March, 2026
Sport
‘Great day’ for all abilility bowls
The group of 65 participants from Stawell, St Arnaud, Nhill, Ararat, Greater Western, Ballarat and Swan Hill were...
16 March, 2026
Lockhart hops off Redbacks, heads to Navarre
“It was a tough decision,” Lockhart said of her departure from the...
Crowds hyped up as drivers trotted with the bulls
Although, from her two starts for the Ashwood stable, her winning...
Saints set to start season
The day will feature a combined six-quarter format involving both St...
Community
100 Years Ago: a successful school and orange blossoms
What was making news in Charlton 100 years ago.
17 March, 2026
Peaceful space for prayer in Wycheproof
Held at the town’s Uniting Church last Friday, those attending were...
GALLERY: Community comes out for brigade’s birthday
Buloke Shire councillors, Mildura MP Jade Benham and plenty of members...
IN BRIEF: free vaccinations and a day in the gardens
Here's a few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: market performs 'admirably' with overall rise
The sales resumed after holding a one-week recess for Chinese New Year. Wool accumulated over the recess resulted in...
17 March, 2026
BCG chair steps aside after seven years, Hosking to take over
A grain grower from Quambatook, Mr Hosking will step into the role...
Aureka gold mining contract renewed
Aureka Limited managing director James Gurry said these were “critical...
Local News
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation...
Council & Politics
Endorsing energy strategy allows council to ‘meet obligations’
Northern Grampians council is one of nine considering the strategy document.
12 March, 2026
Coalition pushes for bushfire review
“We need to learn from these fires, just as we did from the Bushfire...
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National...
Pool to close earlier to make way for next stage of redevelopment
The pool will close for the 2025/26 summer period at close of business...
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
Understanding community through presence
"In a rural shire, that presence matters. It provides context that can’t always be captured in reports or briefings."
17 March, 2026
Fighting for farmers across Mallee
"The shocking treatment of farmers is most evident through the Allan...
LETTERS: Fuel for thought on exports and be careful what you wish for
Here's some of your thoughts.
The value of everyday conversations
"These conversations don’t usually come with agendas. They’re often...