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Tall tales in town hall
AUTHOR Peter FitzSimons had yesterday’s St Arnaud crowd in hysterics when he bought his book tour to town.
11 November, 2026
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BANK BACKS BREAKTHROUGH
FOR THE fourth year in a row, the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud will support the 700+ volunteers...
10 November, 2026
Comeback for art show
THERE were plenty of proud moments at St Arnaud Primary School last...
Charlton 100 Years Ago: Jeffcott doings and future businesses opening
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
Partying at Probus
A GATHERING of some 30 St Arnaud Kara Kara Combined Probus members came...
Council & Politics
Read ready to ‘listen and learn’
Her Thursday morning trip lead her to a visit to the St Arnaud Men’s Shed and St Arnaud Community Kitchen to get a...
10 November, 2026
Justine Hide elected Northern Grampians Shire mayor, no deputy
Ms Hide was previously deputy mayor of the council.
Redactions cause concern
BULOKE and Northern Grampians shire councils are concerned redactions in...
The gag is off! Buxton talks
ONE Nation candidate Donna Buxton has ruled out making commitments in...
Opinion & Perspectives
Stories that make up our towns
Every community has its stories. Some are recorded in books, newspapers and official archives, while others survive...
7 November, 2026
Lifting lid on those working behind the scenes at council
WHEN people think about council, they often picture roads, libraries,...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need strong voice, not a silent one
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Understanding what’s happening
COUNCILLOR briefings provide a great opportunity for us councillors to...
Business & Rural
Turn good numbers to weaning success
Weaning is a routine job on the calendar. But for lambs, it is one of the biggest changes they will face.
30 October, 2026
Local shearer shines at Geelong Show
Mr Lloyd competed on the Saturday in the AWI shearing competition in the...
TOP PRICE IN PARADISE
Lenny Polkinghorne puts 202 rams up for auction and saw the top price of...
WOOL REPORT: another week of overall falls
There was a total of 29,406 bales on offer nationally, this was 1739...
Arts
Art along the Richardson
IT is no accident that the next exhibition of the Raillery Hub coincides with the celebration of 40 years of Landcare...
31 October, 2026
Artist returns to roots
CHARLTON’S Courthouse Gallery hosted a terrific afternoon last Saturday...
YOUNGSTERS PUT ON SHOW
IT WAS a tough day to be the judges of the Miss and Master Tiny Tot and...
Home is where the art is
RURAL properties seem to be the place whereby our artists are able to...
Sport
STACKS OF SUCCESS FROM LOCAL OWNERS, DRIVERS
THERE were a number of winners either owned, trained or driven by local harness racing participants last week but...
10 November, 2026
Donald Golf outscored by strong Saints
DESPITE strongly challenging St Arnaud last Saturday, Donald Golf were...
Club’s milestone jumper revealed
The milestone jumper will be worn by the club’s Senior, Reserves, Under...
Country Club couldn’t quite match
ST ARNAUD Country Club put up a strong fight against Wycheproof Bowls...