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Make real rural visits - Mayor
MAYOR Dan Straub wants Victoria’s political leaders to visit Loddon Shire and the state’s other 78 municipalities before November’s election.
26 June, 2026
General News
Loud chants with one message.
ANGRY firies and farmers have upped their ante against Premier Jacinta...
Over the Fence
Over the Fence
Energy fury disrupts group talks
FARMER fury with VicGrid’s consultation processes has boiled over.
Politics & Council
Oh, the irony! Blackspot town in the spotlight
SMALL towns are usually overlooked ... not a lot people to worry about and barely a change in their voting patterns...
19 June, 2026
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a...
The wait begins for candidate lock-ins.
ONE Nation could name its candidates within weeks to contest crucial...
Straight talkers are earning voter favour
FROM football grounds to the footpaths in Loddon communities, there’s...
Agriculture
Dairy’s future given a boost
FARMERS and industry partners had an early look through a multi-million dollar expansion at a major Loddon dairy on...
25 June, 2026
Loddon Shire News, Terrick Terrick News
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel...
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
Research backs taking dingoes off endangered list, says VFF
DINGOES should be immediately removed from Victoria’s threatened species...
Real Estate
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
12 June, 2026
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre...
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...
Arts
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will headline the biennial Boort District School...
17 June, 2026
Inclusion in art
THE IDAHOBIT Tiny Art Show encourages all people, not just artists, to...
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s...
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
Feature Profiles
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater and Inglewood.
19 June, 2026
Arnold News, Loddon Shire News
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food...
Great times at the Empire State.
ANNE Marie Fiscalini knows more than a few stories about the pub that’s...
Loddon Shire News, Berrimal, Boort News
RUNNING IN THE USA
TWO Boort teenagers are heading for the US in September to launch their...
Sport
Star belts through the sealer
WITH its season on the line, Newbridge coach Jayden Cordy has the task of “bringing the boys back from cloud nine”...
26 June, 2026
Local News
Points are made: Will change be more than one match?
FOR TWO glorious hours on Saturday, the player points debacle that...
Local News
Pies without Rutley for clash with Tigers
Kayne Rutley is one of three changes made by Boort for Saturday's North...
Local News
The teams: Blues regain Nevins for big LV match
Gabe Nevins has been named to return after injury for Inglewood's...