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Umpires’ chief wants more women in ranks to fill number void
THE BENDIGO Umpires Association is targeting retired footballers and women to take on umpiring roles this season, as it struggles to find numbers to officiate in the six leagues
6 April, 2026
General News
Lifeline puts out volunteer call
REGIONAL counselling service Lifeline Loddon Mallee wants to recruit more volunteers to deliver its services.
5 April, 2026
Pyramid Hill News, Dingee News
Mine industry pathways explored on school visit
PYRAMID Hill and East Loddon P12 students have toured the Fostgerville...
Local News
Hunters will be back ‘in numbers after lull’
DUCK hunters would be back on Loddon wetlands over Easter after the...
Local News
Government makes public transport free for a month
THE State Government has made public transport free in April after calls...
Politics & Council
Broad concerns over ‘rural drug devastation’
THE State Government must urgently act to reduce the devastation caused by drugs in regional communities, Northern...
5 April, 2026
Local News
Shire has ‘benefit ready’ renewable project strategy
NINE regional councils want to maximise benefits and minimise community...
Local News
Students stay home as teachers strike
CLASSES were cancelled at many Loddon schools on Tuesday as dozens of...
Local News
Navigating new school year
AS WE settle into the new school year, families right across the Loddon...
Agriculture
Milgate only nomination for VFF post
Victorian Farmers' Federation set for new leadership with ooutgoing president Brett Hosking linked to a tilt at state...
1 April, 2026
Local News
New Europe trade deal 'bad news for farmers'
FARMERS fear they have been sold out and will be the big losers in a...
Local News
Basin voices talk plan improvements
MURRAY River Group of Councils joined around 200 leaders from across the...
Local News
$1000 fines on animal cruelty counts
TWO Loddon 62-year-olds have been convicted on an animal cruelty charge.
Real Estate
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre former Turners Crossing vineyard went under the...
1 December, 2025
A well-presented family home
172 Sebastian Road, Bridgewater Beds 3 Bath 3 39.94 acres Agent James...
Local News
Korong Vale’s rural retreat
A CLASSIC country cottage with modern comforts. Find tranquillity in the...
Local News
Long-held three look for owners
WEEKS after a Loddon farm sold for the first time in 150 years at a...
Arts
History buffs seeking local insights
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in Wedderburn last week experiencing local history.
31 March, 2026
Women will meet and raise voice of relief
COUNTRY Women’s Association members from Melbourne will join their rural...
Show of stature attracts strong Hill following
INCREASED prizemoney had catapulted Pyramid Hill’s Major’s Vision’s Art...
Deb goes solo with first exhibition at her old home town gallery
FORMER Wedderburn resident Deb Bradley has launched her first solo art...
Feature Profiles
Relaxed nights bring praise
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has again highlighted the serious impact of mental health...
30 March, 2026
Local News
Local Knowledge Making a Difference: Gabby is the Talk of the Town, Green Pesty’s Loddon Mallee Technician
AS THE weather warms across the Loddon Mallee, many locals are starting...
Local News
SUMMER READING - JOURNEY OF GROWTH
Loddon’s three 2025 leadership program graduates reflect on their year...
Local News
SUMMER READING Bouts and battles
Sporting times on the goldfields
Sport
Entries have rinks at capacity
WEDDERBURN’S 102nd annual Easter Bowls Tournament has attracted a full field of 180 entrants over three days of events.
3 April, 2026
Local News
Late line call on tournament
ORGANISERS of Boort’s annual Easter tennis tournament are uncertain of...
Club veteran presented with region’s top monthly award
BEV Taig has been presented with the Bendigo Playing Area’s bowler of...
Marmal sneaks home on games in tense grand final
MARMAL has taken out the Boort Lawn Tennis Club premiership in a...