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Big few weeks for golfers
A small group of golfers chose to play 12 holes with Rhonda Poryer scoring 46 Nett, and Marg Olive having 21 putts to take the licorice allsorts between them.
11 May, 2026
Sport
Conditions for scoring on golf course
David Lanyon came out the winner on 19 points from Ernie Scilini on 18 points.
10 May, 2026
NETBALL: Plenty of opportunities on court
CHARLTON netball had the better share of play in the first quarter of...
FOOTY: Redbacks unleash 4th term surge
A LATE surge from Wedderburn saw off Birchip Watchem on Saturday, with...
RESULTS: NCFNHL Round 3
Here's how everyone went last weekend.
Community
Bank’s boost to history
Announced last week, the organisation has received $1500 from Commonwealth Bank St Arnaud Branch through its...
8 May, 2026
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...
Safer spaces lit up in St Arnaud
In St Arnaud, Lord Nelson Park oval will be lit up every Monday and...
Business & Rural
Think of wildlife lost to VNI West
“It’s not a calculation or a number on a spreadsheet. For someone to be able to just draw a line on a map and take...
10 May, 2026
St Arnaud News, Charlton News, Local News
Nationals promise to halt VNI West
Nationals’ candidate for Ripon Jo Armstrong has said the unpopular...
Cool could still cause hay fires
Producers are urged to maintain regular monitoring of baled and stacked...
WOOL REPORT: market continues upwards
There was a total of 33,666 bales available to the trade, this was...
Council & Politics
Tender awarded for Dunolly reserve
The contract follows a public tender process and was approved at an Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 22 April.
10 May, 2026
Furry friend’s reunion
Duke the cat ran away from his Ballarat home two years ago.
Council still considering monitor’s direction in next budget
Council has said the 2026/27 Draft Budget has been developed in line...
Bealiba preparing to pack up and shift shires
“I’m sure Loddon Shire would welcome the millions of dollars and allow...
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...