General News
2 March, 2026
IN BRIEF: Students can trek Kokoda and summer storm hits
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Students to concur trek
LOCAL students in Year 11 and 12 are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Kokoda Scholarship, with applications now open.
The scholarship gives participants the chance to follow in the footsteps of soldiers on the historic Kokoda Trail.
Applicants must be physically fit, resilient, and commit to a 10-week training program. Applications include a 400-word essay on what the Kokoda story means to Australia, a questionnaire, and parental permission.
Shortlisted students will be interviewed by former or current Defence Force personnel, who will make the final selection. Applications close March 31.
Grants for tourism, arts and community
FOUR of Northern Grampians Shire Council’s community funding streams are now accepting applications.
There will be grants up to $10,000 for tourism events, $5000 for community and cultural events up for grabs.
Applications close March 6 for tourism and March 31 for the other two.
Call council on (03) 5358 8700 for more information.
Summer storm hits
A FAIR rain and a bit of thunder hit St Arnaud yesterday as the NCN Herald went to print.
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