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Still no build date for Charlton fire station: government
When the NCN Herald asked if mounting pressure from the town and other media outlets had lead to a date for the station build, the response was standard.
11 February, 2026
Sport
Flag heroes back for celebrations
President Adam Soulsby said players from the victorious 2006-07 and 2009-10 sides had joined past and present...
6 February, 2026
Southwells book spots in North Central champions of champions
Three players were drawn into each grade, with a bye determining one...
Settled: Top four bowls teams now in place
THE top four in the North Central Division One pennant bowls competition...
Two stay race for cup bonus
To collect the trotter’s bonus of $500,000, the Western District-trained...
Community
Total fire ban declared for most of the state as hot and windy day comes
“Humidity will be low and conditions will be very dry across the state, meaning new fire starts could occur earlier...
10 February, 2026
Secondary schools welcome big groups
“The 2026 school year has started smoothly and positively at St Arnaud...
GALLERY: Stepping right up on Mallee Creatives opening night
Ms Letcher describes her work as “imaginative” and “chaotic”, with a...
Hopes for home grown show takes blues away for muso
BLUES music is notorious for being just that - stories of heartache,...
Business & Rural
BCG’s Trials Review Day touches on input costs, tighter margins and greater volatility
Held on Friday 20 February at the Birchip Leisure Centre, the event will invite growers to step back from the season...
3 February, 2026
WOOL REPORT: continued trend higher
In the merino fleece types, these gains were between 16 and 42 cents....
McCoys transforming ‘marginal country’
Together with his wife, Stacey, children, Leah and Evan, and farm...
One stop shop at Raillery Hub
DID YOU know that after you’ve spent the afternoon immersed in art, you...
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
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 policy continues to hit home, with forecasts...
8 February, 2026
Preparedness, perspective and community strength
"Fire season is not an abstract concept here — it’s something we live...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: great service from St Arnaud business and health service issues
Here's what you thought about this week.
Fires a reminder to plan ahead and look out for your neighbours
Firefighters faced intense heat, strong winds and inaccessible terrain,...