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Deb ball more than an event
Charlton Neighbourhood House president Kaylene Cossar said this year’s ball carried a deeply moving thread, with a heartfelt ANZAC tribute woven into the evening.
14 May, 2026
Sport
Navies try fight unbeaten Tigers
The Navy Blues were putting up a great effort against a powerful and unbeaten Tigers outfit that had already...
13 May, 2026
Love on field: former Saints' surprise proposal after hockey
Former St Arnaud player Kate Gifford had the surprise of her life when...
FOOTY: Tough and tight encounter sees young Saints rallying for victory
BLUSTERY conditions greeted Sea Lake and St Arnaud Under 17 teams on...
Celebrations all round on trotting track
Champagnes, who was driven by James Herbertson and started a $1.85...
Community
Town to rally for train
The recent push comes after frustrations rose in town around the State Government’s budget announcement last week for...
13 May, 2026
Bank’s boost to history
Announced last week, the organisation has received $1500 from...
NCLLEN celebrating collab milestone
Head Start supports students in Years 10–12 to undertake a school-based...
Push ups for a purpose: Charlton siblings tackle mental health
While their siblings worked on their own journeys through it, Charlton’s...
Business & Rural
Drought funding here for farmers
“With up to $5,000 available across the state and up to $10,000 for farmers in the south west, we encourage primary...
12 May, 2026
WOOL REPORT: market edging higher
Selling was impacted by the ANZAC Day public holiday, creating an...
Think of wildlife lost to VNI West
“It’s not a calculation or a number on a spreadsheet. For someone to be...
St Arnaud News, Charlton News, Local News
Nationals promise to halt VNI West
Nationals’ candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has said the unpopular...
Council & Politics
Look into VPTAS when travelling for healthcare
Ms Benham said the scheme remains critical for people in the Mildura electorate, but warned the latest changes add...
12 May, 2026
Open letter: Fixing Labor’s local government mess
"The Local Government Act is less a framework for good governance but...
Tender awarded for Dunolly reserve
The contract follows a public tender process and was approved at an...
Furry friend’s reunion
Duke the cat ran away from his Ballarat home two years ago.
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
Legislation to level media playing field
Country Press Australia president Damian Morgan said the draft legislation would help restore balance between...
10 May, 2026
YOUR ONLINE WORDS: Emergency services funding and Rotary legends
Here's some of your thoughts on our Facebook page.
OPINION: Funding for road fixes
"Thanks to the hard work of council staff, Northern Grampians Shire has...
OPINION: Funding secured, but how long’s the wait now?
"So I say to you Ms Ward, I hope to see you at the sod turning if you...