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News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities
REGIONAL news publishers, including The Casterton News, have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of
6 May, 2026
General
Rain welcome, mild conditions persist
CASTERTON broke two of its own weather records on Friday - for the second time this year.
6 May, 2026
Local News
Fire Danger Period ending
GLENELG Shire Council’s Fire Danger Period officially ends at midnight...
Casterton News, Dergholm News, Merino News, Coleraine News, Digby News
We will remember them ... Community marks Anzac Day
Gallery from 2026 Anzac Day events.
Sport
Giants too strong despite resurgent Maroons
DARTMOOR were far too strong for Coleraine at Silvester Oval in the South West District Football Netball League...
6 May, 2026
Blossoming juniors storm home to break the drought
THE drought is broken for the Under 14.5 Cats, their first win on the...
Senior netballers take trio of wins over West
CASTERTON Sandford had a great day out on the Senior netball courts,...
Cats salute Currie century
MILESTONE games can often lift a team, added to the form shown in the...
Rural & Agricultural
One-on-one drought support on offer
LOCAL farmers are being encouraged to access free one-on-one consultations to help take stock and develop a tailored...
6 May, 2026
Registrations open for second farming info session
REGISTRATIONS are open for the second of two FREE seminars bringing a...
Council
Budget brawl
IN A spectacular end to his time as a Glenelg Shire Councillor, Mike Noske has exited a council gathering...
6 May, 2026
Councils push back on legislated fourth household bin
A State Government-mandated fourth household bin rollout will be delayed...
SG Council delivers $108,000 for grass roots community projects
SOUTHERN Grampians Shire Council has approved more than $108,000 in...