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Sweet end to Charlton bowls season
Each bowler had a card and scores themselves if the get a bowl within the first four best.
30 April, 2026
Sport
Fantastic Forbes: Kirk's hockey star continues to rise
“I haven’t lost one yet, I just love the pressure.”
29 April, 2026
Come take a swing at badminton
Social Badminton plays every Thursday at 9.30am at the St Arnaud Sports...
Pleasant presentation for bowlers
Club president Tom Amos thanked and praised all the members who had...
Battle of the siblings in pool opening round
With both teams virtually unchanged from last year, it was expected that...
Community
Getting Lowe down on book
Forty-three people attended the ‘In Conversation’ sessions across both branches, which received glowing reviews.
29 April, 2026
‘One hurdle down’ on long road to CFA’s new shed
“We will stand by the brigade to do what we can to get that station...
From Holland to Wyche: fresh face at Probus
Peter Oosterhoff was invited to give a speech to introduce himself,...
Historic hosting gig brings in heaps for meeting
The Western Victorian Association of Historical Societies hold its...
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
Successful sporting in shire
I am extremely proud of the Board for its continuous work in elevating this prestigious event to new levels each year.
26 April, 2026
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: bring back train and congrats on trots win
Here's some of your thoughts.
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."