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Improved ambulance response times in Northern Grampians
In the Grampians region, paramedics and first responders responded to 4,191 Code 1 cases between October and December 2025.
26 February, 2026
Sport
Giant killers! Navies’ upset denies spot in top four
CHARLTON saved their best performance for last, producing a drought-breaking victory over Southern Mallee Giants to...
24 February, 2026
Hint of cricket finals in ebbs and flows
With Marnoo sitting atop the Wimmera Mallee association ladder and...
WIMMERA MALLEE CRICKET SCOREBOARDS
Here's how the teams went.
Top side is served up big scare
BIRCHIP’S Wirrim team provided a massive fright for St Arnaud’s Kara...
Community
‘Simply not acceptable’: council joins fight for Charlton CFA's new station
“Our CFA volunteers give their time freely to protect lives, property across the district and they deserve facilities...
25 February, 2026
House squeeze: Neighbourhood Houses need better funding
“We’re not angry with the government, the funding just hasn’t kept up...
Charlton College celebrates new leaders
The occasion held earlier this month recognised students stepping into...
Chaotic few years for coffee van as birthday looms
TIA Fanning says she never thought she would see the day Caffeinated...
Business & Rural
Court order threat on access
VicGrid said farmers refusing or hindering access could also be fined $800.
25 February, 2026
WOOL REPORT: market rises again
On the opening day the movements in the Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for...
Bag limit for this year’s duck season
THE State Government has set a daily bag limit of nine ducks per hunter...
BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Sustainable stock at Farm Tree nursery
Mr Gregory has reached a new level of patience as he spends time...
Council & Politics
Coalition pushes for bushfire review
“We need to learn from these fires, just as we did from the Bushfire Royal Commission, so that Victorians are better...
7 February, 2026
Local voice will still be strong: MP
MALLEE’S voice will be heard strongly in Canberra despite the National...
Pool to close earlier to make way for next stage of redevelopment
The pool will close for the 2025/26 summer period at close of business...
Staff shortages causing Buloke pool closures
With many travelling or working over harvest at that time, this caused a...
Arts
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking...
10 October, 2025
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
St Patrick's puts on school musical with a twist
Consider Yourself lucky if you managed to get a seat to see the young...
Opinion & Perspectives
Heed the fire warnings: a poem
St Arnaud's Joy Steer looks back on the devestation caused by recent weather events across the country.
22 February, 2026
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: simple acts of kindness and disease keeping kids from classrooms
Read the thoughts of people in the area and beyond.
Setting intentions for this year
"I think we started our four-year term strongly, by engaging to develop...
Will we have power in the heat? Or will bills blow out
"Power bills are set to rise sharply again this year as Labor’s energy...