the junction of the Sunraysia (B220) and Wimmera Highways (B240). The B220 heads north to Donald and south to Avoca, while the Wimmera connects St Arnaud to Horsham in the west and Bendigo in the east. Coach services also connect St Arnaud to major centres including the V/Line service to Mildura and Melbourne via Ballarat. Train services for passengers ceased with the closure of the Mildura railway line in 1993, however St Arnaud railway station is still an important freight stop on the line. St Arnaud Aerodrome 6.8 km west of the town centre provides for general aviation. Notable residents John Ogburn, modern artist, born in St Arnaud Patrick Alfred Jennings, first Catholic Premier of New South Wales, shopkeeper and gold mine owner in St Arnaud Pharez Phillips, St Arnaud town councillor, shopkeeper and farmer, who won the first federal election for the seat of Wimmera Gerald Ridsdale, former Catholic priest convicted of child sexual abuse and indecent assault charges against 71 children Brudenell White, Chief of the General Staff of the Australian Army, born in St Arnaud Government agencies in the town Victoria Police Northern Grampians Shire Council Country Fire Authority Victoria State Emergency Service Centrelink See also St Arnaud Mercury Lake Batyo Catyo References External links St Arnaud Football Club St Arnaud Historical Society St Arnaud Agricultural Society Northern Grampians Shire Council Towns in Victoria (Australia) Wimmera Mining towns in Victoria (Australia)