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Opportunities to make rural areas bigger
SAM MARWOOD has called on Loddon’s community legends to keep opening doors for future generation
3 February, 2026
General News
AFSM recipient: Blake's bonds of loyalty
FIFTY-YEAR CFA veteran Brendan Blake has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day...
2 February, 2026
Local News
AM recipient: Pharmacist well known to Wedderburn
EMERITUS Professor Colin Chapman has been made a Member of the Order of...
Historical society drives Appleby lane honour
A LANE in Pyramid Hill could be named in honour of a long-time manger of...
Local News
Explorer starts latest drlling program
FALCON Metals has started its latest program of aircore drilling.
Politics & Council
Council will oppose activist's duck ban bid
LODDON Shire will oppose a bid by First People’s Assembly member and Aboriginal activist Gary Murray to have a...
1 February, 2026
Local News
Government coy on its leaked plans for Lake Boort
THE STATE Government says it is already consulting with the community on...
Local News
SECRET PLANS: Government document shows more lake, creek bans
HORSES, dogs and camping could be banned at Lake Boort and curbs put on...
Local News
We’re living in a most remarkable country
AUSTRALIA Day is fast approaching, and with it comes a familiar debate.
Agriculture
Dairy breeds have week in the spotlight
TANDARRA’S Ben Govett has taken his Brown Swiss show team to International Dairy Week where judging across breeds...
28 January, 2026
Local News
Wellbeing infused with touch of levity away from farm
LODDON Plains — In the heart of our rural landscape, the health of the...
Local News
New options in farmer finance
FARMERS are increasingly taking up a new option in rural finance with...
Local News
Environmental assessment ordered on turbine plan
PROPOSALS for a 164-turbine wind farm at Meering West will need...
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
All creatures great and small at gallery
QUIRKY creatures have gone on display at Wedderburn’s Coach House Gallery and Museum
2 February, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING Just a country boy! Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
SUMMER READING: Bill going with the flow
Inglewood artist Bill Offord talks about his journey
Local News
FLOODING BACK Stories shared and inspired
ROADS can be repaired in time, halls cleaned and quickly back in use,...
Feature Profiles
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 to notice an increase in unwanted visitors...
21 January, 2026
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
SUMMER READING - NOEL’S INK AND WIT ARE BACK!
‘Killer’ cartoonist tells Chris Earl how his passion’s been re-ignited
Sport
Hannah drives an 'awesome' Crime spree
YOUNG reinswoman Hannah Lewis has guided Crime Writer to his third cup win in a year.
31 January, 2026
Local News
Junior expansion plans finding favour: Hicks
FIVE clubs have already committed to fielding teams in a new Loddon...
Local News
Leaders find form on slick greens
BRIDGEWATER’S Division 5 side travelled to Golden Square on slick greens...
Local News
Having a ball in a pickle
NEWBRIDGE was in a pickle during the school holidays as kids and parents...