Casterton News

02/09/2026

HUGE day out for the Giants and Maroons! Get up to Cavendish and get around the FIVE Coleraine teams and the Dartmoor Seniors, looking to bring home flags, this Saturday! Dartmoor Football Netball Club Coleraine Football Netball Club Inc

02/09/2026

TRAFFIC INCIDENT - ROAD CLOSED
Hamilton Dartmoor Road is closed between the intersections of Casterton-Dartmoor Road and the Princess Highway, due to an ongoing incident involving a truck.
Casterton Police advise all persons involved "are okay".
There is no information, at this stage, when the road will re-open.

26/08/2026

Last chance to get a seat at the inaugural Great Hall Crawl! Carapook (just 10 mins from Casterton) has had a table become available. A great night out, guaranteed!

LAST CHANCE TABLE!!!
We've heard from the team at Carapook that one of our regular tables has had to withdraw on Friday night, sooo ...
There's room for one more team!!
Just $50 for a team of up to 8, a GREAT night out (just asked the others who have been to any of our other nine BOOKED-OUT events!) and the chance to win some ripper prizes!
If you haven't been to one of our brilliant quiz nights, or missed out on booking Carapook, get onto Andrew Harrison on 0419 928 145 asap, to secure your spot.

21/08/2026

Round two of South West District Finals - we're off to Coleraine's Silvester Oval tomorrow and Heathmere Rec Reserve on Sunday.
Wishing all the Maroons and Giants all the best in their weekend matches!

With week one of the finals sorted we are off to Silvester Oval Coleraine on Saturday then Heathmere on Sunday.

20/08/2026

LANGUAGE WARNING!!!
HMMMM ... just a random one here to finish the night ... the editor follows this fella's TOTALLY AUSSIE commentary page ... do the cheeky kids in the first clip look familiar?
AND AGAIN ... LANGUAGE WARNING ... It IS language that is considered offensive when it comes to the King's English. You have been warned!

20/08/2026

Book your spot at the Dartmoor Bush Nursing Centre

Reminder to register for our Free Su***de Alertness Workshop, we need numbers by this Thursday so please give us a call on 55281381 to register or use the link below.

Free Su***de Alertness Workshop In Dartmoor
SafeTALK is a su***de alertness workshop that gives you the confidence and practical skills to recognise when someone may be thinking about su***de and take action by connecting them to safety. You don’t need prior experience or a special background – just a willingness to help and a few hours of your time.
Valued at $190 per head, this workshop is being delivered to the Glenelg community for FREE thanks to funding and support from ‘Look Over the Farmgate’ and the Rotary Clubs of Glenelg Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Committee.

This event is open to Glenelg shire residents over the age of 18 years, and staff who directly support Glenelg residents. Together, we can make Glenelg safer from su***de.

Date: Wednesday 26th August
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Dartmoor Bush Nursing Centre (28 Ascot St, Dartmoor, 3304)

Registrations are essential. Please register via the link below, or by calling 5522 1197. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-su***de-alertness-training-dartmoor-tickets-1995608547887

Please note:
If su***de has touched your life in the last 6-12 months, this session may not be right for you at this point in time.

Find out more about safeTALK here: https://livingworks.com.au/training/livingworks-safetalk/

20/08/2026

A Konong property shared this post yesterday, the Glenelg River at Casterton definitely has a bit more depth to it today ... seems like the water is finally running! What does it look like at your place?

16/08/2026

Congratulations Sam Woodall!

Back in business 👊
Victoria’s Sam Woodall clinches Melbourne.

14/08/2026

IT'S FINALS TIME!!!!
Round one of South West District finals this weekend, kicking of with hosts, Dartmoor, on Saturday.
Best of luck, everyone!

12/08/2026

🦅🦅H5 bird flu update as cases spread to new regions🦅🦅
Reports from community members and land managers across the state continue to play a critical role in pinpointing new cases of H5 bird flu in Victoria.
A further seven cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns in Phillip Island, Mildura, Warrnambool, Hamilton, Hawkesdale and St. Andrews Beach. The new cases bring the total current number to 60 statewide.