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Rachael Treasure  is at the Kelpie Centre meeting and greeting and signing books!
06/06/2026

Rachael Treasure is at the Kelpie Centre meeting and greeting and signing books!

$$$ REWARD OFFERED!In her wandering today, the Casterton News editor has lost one of her notebooks!  They are approx 3.5...
06/06/2026

$$$ REWARD OFFERED!
In her wandering today, the Casterton News editor has lost one of her notebooks! They are approx 3.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, with a black cover. Assume have sat down on someone's stand/stall/shop counter. Cannot work without it ... small reward if someone has found and can return, please!
PLEASE SHARE!!

It's begun!
06/06/2026

It's begun!

Congratulations on your selection and all the best to Jedd, Colby, Alastair, Hamish and George, heading to the SE Zone c...
05/06/2026

Congratulations on your selection and all the best to Jedd, Colby, Alastair, Hamish and George, heading to the SE Zone carnival this weekend.
Have a great weekend, fellas!

INCREDIBLE START TO THE KELPIE MUSTER LONG WEEKEND!Two firsts at the gala opening, hosted by the Kelpie Muster Rotary Ar...
04/06/2026

INCREDIBLE START TO THE KELPIE MUSTER LONG WEEKEND!
Two firsts at the gala opening, hosted by the Kelpie Muster Rotary Art Show
Long-time supporter of the show, Gayle Newcombe (left) won her third consecutive Kelpie Acquisitive Art Prize.
Another local favourite made history, taking first prize in two categories.
This year's awards were judged by highly respected and loved award-winning Western District artist, Meagan Lonsdale (pictured, right).
A huge start to a big 30th annual Australian Kelpie Muster weekend with the Casterton Kelpie Association hosting the Australian Kelpie Muster.
Grab all the news from the weekend in next week's edition!

Grab your copy in this week's CN :-)We love our Kelpie Feature!  Just to let you all in on a secret though ... our mater...
03/06/2026

Grab your copy in this week's CN :-)
We love our Kelpie Feature! Just to let you all in on a secret though ... our material is printed in Camperdown at another independent outfit, with Stewart and Jodie at Western District Newspapers! Don't they do a great job?

📰 READ ALL ABOUT IT 🐾

The Casterton Kelpie Association proudly thanks the locally owned and operated Casterton News for their continued sponsorship and support of the 2026 Australian Kelpie Muster and Australia’s Premier Working Dog Auction.

Local editor Kristy has once again worked tirelessly to produce this year’s Kelpie Feature — proudly printed locally in Hamilton — helping share the stories, people and events behind this milestone 30th year celebration.

Your complete guide to the June long weekend includes event schedules, feature stories, local highlights and everything you need to make the most of the weekend in Kelpie country.

We thank Kristy and the team at the Casterton News and Spectator Partnership for helping showcase the spirit of the Muster and supporting regional events and communities. 🐾

30/05/2026

It's footy weather at Island Park!!

TEAMS ARE IN AND IT'S GOING TO BE AN EPIC DAY OF NETBALL AND FOOTBALL!A Grade netball sees the third-placed, in-form Cat...
29/05/2026

TEAMS ARE IN AND IT'S GOING TO BE AN EPIC DAY OF NETBALL AND FOOTBALL!
A Grade netball sees the third-placed, in-form Cats take on fourth-placed East Gambier.
The Senior footballers are looking to end the Dogs' unbeaten run in 2026.
11 & Under netballers are first on the court at 8.45am and Under 14.5 footballers first on the field at 9.50am.
In the words of our beloved sports writer .... CARN CATS!

If you're early enough, you might notice a new addition in the main street!  Editor thinks maybe 1980s since this last w...
26/05/2026

If you're early enough, you might notice a new addition in the main street! Editor thinks maybe 1980s since this last worked?

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