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Navies C Grade finishes season off with first win for year
The Navies started out very strong with some great intercepts in our defensive end, seamlessly brought down into the goalers Tahli Roberts and Jac Leslie who combined well together
1 September, 2026
Sport
Drivers the trots trend setters
Celestial Nebulae, a five- year-old gelding by Tinted Cloud was raced by South Australians S and M Byrne and raced in...
31 August, 2026
Youngest Saints the minor premiers of season
ST ARNAUD’S Under 14s have capped off a remarkable home and away season...
Pool prelim proves to be ‘tactical battle’ as finals continue
THE observing ghosts of the fallen that occupy the Sno Torney clubroom...
Senior debuts bring sweetness to season’s end
The Saints remarkably kicked exactly five goals in each quarter, but...
Community
GALLERY: Students celebrated as they mark one of the big milestones
They marked the occasion with maths and building activities, a presentation of certificates and little gifts and even...
31 August, 2026
New doctor checks into St Arnaud community
Dr Quoraishi will join the local healthcare workforce with experience in...
GALLERY: No one Weir-y as staff go above and beyond
WEIR’S IGA in St Arnaud prides itself on treating every staff member...
Years of lifesaving rewarded
Birchip’s team leader Rachel Ferrier presented with the Loddon Mallee...
Business & Rural
Backing fined farmers
As urgent business at Buloke Shire Council, councillors endorsed a motion calling on Energy and Resources minister...
30 August, 2026
Studs brave rain to put sheep on show
RAIN couldn’t keep the punters away as Marnoo lit up for the Victorian...
'JUST STOP VNI WEST': Farmers give positive vibe to Coalition promise
The fight against renewable energy projects through areas around St...
Helping farmers before fire season
“The webinar will provide practical guidance on developing a farm fire...
Council & Politics
One Nation confirms Ripon candidate
A CHARLTON speech pathologist is the seventh confirmed candidate in Ripon for November's state election.
30 August, 2026
One Nation on bill for Marnoo fundraiser
Funds raised at the event will help support the ongoing work and...
Moves for more mental health support, simpler community grant process for Buloke Shire
Cr Stephen Barratt said the report demonstrated council’s ongoing...
Local News
NATS PROMISE: VNI WEST DEAD, BURIED, CANCELLED
THE controversial VNI West renewable energy transmission line project...
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
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera, Yarriambiack, Horsham and Northern Grampians...
24 August, 2026
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When a moment in time makes a community grieve, we all grieve together
"When tragedy strikes, its impact ripples well beyond those at its...
Looking for detail of support
Country Press Australia President Damian Morgan said the announcement...