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TO THE POINT BUT WHERE’S THE POLICY DETAIL?
WHEN Cheryl Hawken kicked off her campaign as a One Nation candidate, the speech was music to the ears of the already converted.
2 October, 2026
General News
ISAAC STORMS MOUNT
She’s an absolute machine. These words echoed around Mount Wycheproof as Boort’s Carly Isaac concurred Queen of the...
2 October, 2026
High-octane stunts, thrills and fun at BOORT SHOW
ENTER the world of Randy’s Junk Yard Action Show, where comedy,...
Four just love the lifestyle
EDITH Gitua values being part of a community and making a difference in...
Kevin’s top stair climbing time
KEVIN Walton has completed the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb with...
Politics & Council
‘ALL AGAINST ME’ - Haylett admits huge fight on her hands
MARTHA Haylett has lost favour with punters but vows she’s ready to fight for a second term as the Ripon MP.
2 October, 2026
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
Local News
Candidates drive search spike
THE search for information about One Nation candidates has the party...
Local News
ORANGE BRICK WALL - A SPECIAL REPORT
THE euphoric orange wave of One Nation is fast nearing its moment of...
Agriculture
Roof on way at saleyards
WORK to build a roof over holding pens at Bendigo Livestock Exchange will start this year.
30 September, 2026
Local News
Strong finish to local ram sale season
THE Loddon Valley’s Merino ram sale season has finished on a high with...
A horned ram brings buyer back to sheep
CLUNES farmers Tim and Jodie Barry paid top prices at Friday’s Kerrilyn...
‘Sell out’ sale average price jumps $1000
A WIMMERA stud paid a top price of $11,000 at Friday’s Willera Merinos...
Real Estate
Rezoning move could land owners in windfall tax net
POTENTIAL rezoning of land in Bridgewater and Inglewood will not consider risks for owners being hit with windfall...
25 August, 2026
‘Commitment is there’
ON A HIGH after confirmation that it would play in the Bendigo league...
There until the last game
A SEASON that began with a roar from the Macorna Tigers ended with a...
Fernihurst News, Loddon Shire News
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
Arts
THE GREATEST SHED SHOW IN THE SHIRE
THE 2026 Loddon Valley Arts Trail has started ... halls, pop-up venues and unique places across the shire showcasing...
2 October, 2026
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Great art show ground
INGLEWOOD artists will be popping up in Brooke Street while Wedderburn...
DJARRA buys lake artefacts museum
PAUL and Cathy Haw have sold their home and Aboriginal artefacts museum...
Local News
Remembering Lorraine’s power of verse
A SPECIAL event will pay tribute to the late Bendigo-based children’s...
Feature Profiles
SMASHING GOOD DAY
WHEN Wedderburn’s 21 senior players came crashing through the banner at Lord Nelson Park on Saturday, they signaled...
1 October, 2026
FROM LOCAL CONVERSATION TO NEW HOUSING POSSIBILITIES
ReadyNest and Newbridge General Store explore a local approach to...
Everything in the hands of an icon
MANY of the great cities of the world have their own iconic landmarks –...
GROWING DREAM FOR A ‘CORNER STORE’
BIANCA Rothacker turned Bridgewater into a green thumb destination when...
Sport
BENAIM AND POSS MAKE IT A DOZEN
THEY were the oldest senior players running around in North Central football in 2026.
1 October, 2026
Knight heads to next crusade
PYRAMID Hill has suffered a blow for next season with senior captain Ben...
LODDON VALLEY TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
LODDON VALLEY TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
Bridgey young talent time
BRIDGEWATER Bowling Club’s 2026-2027 Goldfields season gets under way on...