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St Arnaud 50 Years Ago: new postmaster and school cross country
What was happening in St Arnaud in 1976.
16 August, 2026
Sport
Boyle, Olive, Giles, Roberts show strong potential for higher grades
Playing goal defence, Alodia, topped Charlton’s intercept tally, tracking her player, reading the play and backing...
15 August, 2026
Young Saints set tone early
ST ARNAUD’S Under 17 side produced a strong performance against...
Redback’s reminder to Saints side
There was, however, a significant moment for the Saints before the...
Zagame shines for Navies in Pies pile on
CHARLTON’S tough season is stuttering to a close after another massive...
Community
St Arnaud Rotary gets ready for gifting
Anyone wishing to donate a new toy or item is encouraged to do so by dropping them off to the NCN Herald office, St...
15 August, 2026
GALLERY: St Arnaud Secondary musical goes global
STUDENTS from St Arnaud Secondary College took their audience around the...
Local News
Vale Robin Letts - newspaper industry icon
Robin Letts has passed away aged 96.
End-of-season fun-draiser for hockey crew
The junior players will celebrate the end of their cracker season with...
Business & Rural
Stopping the spread of bird flu
Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer has introduced a temporary poultry housing requirement in higher-risk areas...
15 August, 2026
No stance on VNI West from new Premier
Mr Carroll is yet to respond to questions from NCN Herald.
LANDCARE NEWS: photo competition and national report
BULOKE and Northern Grampians Landcare Network is inviting budding young...
Business underpins the broad ribbons
“And with a lineup of guest speakers and a strong trade display covering...
Council & Politics
MP backs phone coverage probe
The ACCC will examine whether to mandate access to mobile infrastructure and domestic mobile roaming, which would...
14 August, 2026
Rates coming with waste bill up 17%
The council said the jump will cover an increase in kerbside bin...
Flood works a win for Charlton, Donald communities
At its recent July meeting, Buloke Shire councillors voted to adopt...
Council asks for funding for Wyche netball court improvements
The current existing netball court has concrete joins on the playing...
Arts
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows Cherry, a young woman whose future depends on...
7 August, 2026
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
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...
Opinion & Perspectives
Special Kokoda connection: the sacrifice of Bernie
Last month was his third trek with students from across country Victoria along the path taken by Australian soldiers...
11 August, 2026
Strength comes with rural collaboration
"In my first few weeks back, I have enjoyed a warm welcome from family,...
Celebrating those giving their all for their communities
I’ve been privileged to chair a few AGMs for small halls in our shire...
More for Mallee farmers to fight
“For years, Mallee communities have raised concerns about transmission...