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Linking producers with tourists
TRAVELLING across Loddon Shire continues to surprise me. Every business owner I meet opens another window into the region, revealing opportunities I had never considered before.
13 August, 2026
General News
More to wind project than sports cash
MEERING West Wind Farm says it has made $200,000 in contribution to the local community. We are direct neighbours...
12 August, 2026
First festival legacy students lending a leafing hand
STUDENTS have been part of organising the second Boort District School...
LADIES IN PINK ... TRIVIA QUEENS
ST Mary’s Primary School parents and friends entered on the red carpet...
Newbridge News, Eddington News, Shelbourne News, Marong News
Flash flooding alert for district
A FLASH flood warning has been given for Shelbourne, Eddington, Marong...
Politics & Council
Early eight on One Nation ticket but country seat wait continues
RURAL and regional electorates could be waiting another month before One Nation names candidates in their seats for...
11 August, 2026
Reshuffle reset calls on key rural gripes
WEEK-OLD Premier Ben Carroll and his new ministers are facing calls to...
Local News
Local farmer cops two fines
DINGWALL farmer Colin Fenton has this morning received two fines for...
Tide of discontent started with tax
IT’S JUST 13 months ago that local MP Jacinta Allan ventured to the...
Agriculture
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey.
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey was among the blue ribbons in competition at Hamilton Sheepvention this...
9 August, 2026
‘Off year’ harvest will meet 2027 sales plan
AN “off year” harvest has seen Cobram Estate Olives mill more than...
Sheep and Lambs
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded increased numbers on Monday, with 5500...
Women striving to thrive
CAMPBELLS Forest farmer Robyn Williams was one of the first to step...
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
Over the Fence
BRADLEY of Boort has kept things clean this week with his Tremendous Sign. Probably inspired by the heavy frosts...
2 August, 2026
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic...
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
Feature Profiles
Braden in US fire team
TWO-DECADE forest firefighter Braden Pearce has been sent to the United States to assist in the battle to contain...
12 August, 2026
Joy of packing a parachute
MY WIFE and I own an old parachute which has been used for decades to...
Putting trust in the locals
ON A freezing Monday morning, I arrived at Ergo + Mane on Main Street,...
Bill guides journey to financial health
HELLO, Loddon Shire. My name is Bill Singh, and I’m the proud owner of...
Sport
Bowlers head on border crossing jaunt
NEW Inglewood Bowling Club president Dave Smyth organised a successful social trip across the Murray to Barham on...
11 August, 2026
Meeting next week will decide appeal
THE AFL Central Victoria regional council will meet next Wednesday to...
More young stars in contention for awards
THE SECOND group of Rising Star nominees for Loddon Valley football and...
The legs just gave out in second half, says Cordy
NEWBRIDGE “just ran out of legs” in the second half of its 91-point loss...