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Lovely lunch for Probus Club
CHARLTON Probus Club members enjoyed a barbeque in Rotary Park, a lovely little park right on the Avoca River.
15 October, 2026
Sport
Four decades of service recognised with Egan Life Membership
As a player, Egan represented St Arnaud in 223 senior games and a further 25 reserves appearances, featuring in...
13 October, 2026
Charlton opens bowls season in style
In cooler conditions than normal for bowls eighteen members braved the...
'Mr Fixit' honoured with footy club award
CARL Leach’s willingness to see a job that needs doing and simply get on...
New leader steps up at tennis club
A FAMILIAR face has stepped up into a new position following a vote at...
Community
Charlton 100 Years Ago: District intelligence and school notes
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
14 October, 2026
Money to help young people
A $5,000 scholarship is available to young people across rural Victoria...
Charlton Show celebrates history of dog trials
FARMER’S have been able to showcase their stock dog training skills at...
Rocking out at St Joes’ show
SEPTEMBER was a busy and exciting month at St Joseph’s Primary School...
Business & Rural
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739 bales more than the previous series.
11 October, 2026
New cafe swings into town
Ms Benaim, who residents may recognise from her other business in...
Sale a success at Oakbank
OAKBANK Merino and Poll Merino Stud’s Jack McRae said he is happy with...
WOOL REPORT: Small overall loss this week
There was a total of 27,667 bales on offer nationally, this was 725...
Council & Politics
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a flawed and divisive VNI West that will be...
2 October, 2026
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
No-shows can candidate questioning
“We wanted to give the community the opportunity to meet, hear and...
Pollies fight over VNI West stance
“I’ve been raising concerns about VNI West since the day the route was...
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
The words that stay with you
"Often, we merely tolerate and just put up with people things, thoughts that are different from us."
10 October, 2026
BUSY MONTH OF EVENTS, COUNCIL MEETINGS AND MORE
"Not every decision we make will be the right one for everybody,...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Weirs and shame in report rating
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Funds are supporting events across shire
"WE ARE so lucky to have so many events in Northern Grampians Shire,...