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THE FINAL TWO: Redbacks, Tigers will battle for ultimate prize
The two have been standouts of the season, the Redbacks also contributing 2026 Feeny Medallist Hamish Lockhart.
16 September, 2026
Sport
Big month for Charlton badminton
IT WAS a fantastic night at Charlton Badminton Club last Wednesday as they held their annual Singles Championships,...
15 September, 2026
Another grand final go for Saints
ST ARNAUD has booked its place in the 2026 Uniting Church Under 14’s...
Wins for Lightning hockey teams
YOUNG hockey players from St Arnaud are among those who competed in the...
Pies book grand final spot, Saints left with plenty to fix
BOORT has earned direct passage to the 2026 Charlton & District...
Community
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Gold rush and new garage
What was making news in Charlton 100 years ago.
15 September, 2026
St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: football finals and a silver wedding anniversary
What was making news 100 years ago.
GALLERY: The Cup comes to towns
THE 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup has met plenty of people in the last few...
Walking the good street
Family, friends and community members gathered to officially unveil...
Business & Rural
Tim and Jodie in ram return
CLUNES farmers Tim and Jodie Barry have paid top prices at Friday’s Kerrilyn stud on-property farm auction as they...
10 September, 2026
Plenty of police but not protesters
POLICE from across the region were on duty in Marnoo for Saturday...
Donate grains to help food insecurity
Approximately 1200 meals are distributed each week to individuals and...
Hanson hammers nail in ‘coffin’ of net zero, blows up towers
From the marquee stage to what spokesman Ben Duxson called “media...
Council & Politics
Keeping healthcare workers in town longer
DOCTORS, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in Ripon will be offered incentives of up to $10,000 to...
14 September, 2026
Celebrate films from around the world
Through storytelling, the festival creates opportunities for diverse...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roads a real issue for regional Victorians
"I drive these roads myself. I’ve hit the potholes, heard the...
Coalition’s road fix promise
RIPON residents are set to benefit from a $288 million investment in a...
Arts
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to produce their best work. Also teaching appears...
11 September, 2026
SCREENING THIS WEEK: The 100 Nights of Hero
Set in a richly imagined world of myths and legends, the film follows...
GALLERY: Town benefits better than OK
OK MOTELS is Win Scott’s favourite weekend because she feels it fills...
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region,...
Opinion & Perspectives
The changing face of rural communities
WE SOMETIMES talk about preserving our towns as though the goal is to keep them exactly as they are.
13 September, 2026
First half of the council term down
"The challenges for local government will be guided by this election, as...
Council’s Infrastructure and Amenities: A glimpse behind the curtain
"THIS is a little different for me. I am far more accustomed to working...
Training to develop council professionally
The training was run as a joint session with Buloke, West Wimmera,...