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From interim to top job: Buloke Shire appoints CEO
Mr McLoughlan has been serving as Interim CEO since September 2025, providing what council believes to be stability during a period of transition.
17 October, 2025
Sport
Brothers combine in Donaldson trot
THE larger than usual weekday crowd that attended the Charlton harness racing last week included the family and...
10 October, 2025
Buoyed for lawn start
A WELL-ATTENDED annual general meeting of the St Arnaud and District...
Mounting argument for permanent St Arnaud bike track
After days, of building jumps and tracks, boys like Riley Peacock,...
Badminton champions crowned at grand night
For Troy, it was the seventh time he has taken out the single’s title...
Community
Dancing under the neon lights in Paradise
“The kids absolutely loved dancing under the neon lights, and when The Nutbush started playing, plenty of adults...
15 October, 2025
Mary Walklate gives her all
MARY Walklate has always had her hands full. And while she says that,...
Men's mental health put front of mind at fitness sesh
A POPULAR fitness session has become a safe space for St Arnaud men who...
Picnic club bakes up storm to ask: R U OK?
When Jane, who works for Baiada, presented the girls with the idea to...
Business & Rural
Dry sheep pull full house at Speed Shear
IT WAS all about the local shearing talent over the weekend at the St Arnaud Show.
11 October, 2025
Top sale ram heads to WA
Highest price was paid by Lukin Springs Poll Merino and White Suffolk...
Esmores notch up 50 years of serving friends fuel
Whether they meet them on their worst day through their RACV assistance...
Click go the shears at St Arnaud show
THE Sports Shearing and Wool Handling event is back again as part of the...
Council & Politics
First Ripon challenger puts hat in ring
Labor Ms Haylett defeated senior Liberal Louise Staley at the 2022 election and holds the seat that stretches from...
8 October, 2025
POLICE: caught with no licence, vehicle thefts and e-scooter rule reminder
A round up from the St Arnaud police.
St Arnaud schools to be hit with big pool bill
After decades of not paying to use the St Arnaud Outdoor Pool, schools...
St Arnaud News, Charlton News, Local News
St Arnaud and Charlton continue to support fight to save Maryborough VicRoads
Despite a petition already circulating communities, including St Arnaud...
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Beautify town and councils on climate
Here's some thoughts you've had on various subjects across the region.
12 October, 2025
Bob blazes in brass
BOB Wooley may have moved around a lot - from Melbourne to England and...
OPINION: Volunteer fund? Tax sends little the way of CFA, SES
"This new Emergency Services Volunteers Fund levy (ESVF), will raise an...
Heart of communities: my passion for local papers with local stories
I’m looking forward to getting to know you all, telling your stories,...