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Community to connect through new program
Grampians Community Health is set to expand its new Connecting 2 ‘Your’ Community (C2C) into centres such as St Arnaud, Stawell, Waracknabeal and Nhill in the coming months.
7 April, 2026
Sport
Kara Kara the court champs
The eventual winners quickly made their intentions clear, running out convincing winners in the men’s, ladies’, and...
6 April, 2026
Kerang sides blitz in bowls medley
While the visitors brought strong competition, the spotlight remained...
Hop, serve, win: annual Easter tennis tournament incoming
Entries close tonight, so hop to it if you want to play!
Major win in maiden race
Miss Doobee made the trip to Shepparton on Tuesday night, which was...
Community
IN BRIEF: You're invited to Wyche Anzac Day and Daylight savings set to end
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
6 April, 2026
Students to get breakfast of champs thanks to businesses
Both Charlton College and St Joseph’s Primary School are helping...
St Arnaud 50 Years Ago:
Here's what was making news in St Arnaud in 1976.
Sit and sing trackside on Donald opera night
The evening begins at 7pm, with guests welcomed by a glass of champagne...
Business & Rural
Sustainability at centre of new water strategy
The strategy will cover the western third of Victoria, extending from the south-west coast, across the Wimmera and to...
5 April, 2026
Learn your land rights from legal experts
With growing worry around the region, the St Arnaud branch of the...
WOOL REPORT: market meets highest point since pre-COVID
There was a total of 42,278 bales available to the trade, this was 3,198...
Boot scootin’ at young farmers' ball
While many agricultural events focus purely on technical information,...
Council & Politics
Nats open preselection for three crucial state election seats
Preselection delegates voted for foprmer Burwood MP Graham Watt to fill the No 2 spot being vacated by Joe McCracken.
3 April, 2026
Council heckled in energy project debate
Community members attended the council’s ordinary meeting last week to...
Lovell adds voice to new Charlton fire station push
Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has urged the Minister...
Lake’s toilet closure causes issues for campers
“Keeping the facilities open would almost certainly have resulted in a...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: of the people, for the people?
Here's some perspectives for you. Want to write a letter? Email us at news@ncnherald.com.au
4 April, 2026
Fighting for fair share
"And if elected, we will repeal Labor’s new laws allowing the...
Consider decisions very carefully
"Obviously, it depends on a lot on the question and the possible...
Why I live where I live: a poem
Do you have a letter or piece you want published in the paper? Email...