Latest News
Tide of discontent started with tax
IT’S JUST 13 months ago that local MP Jacinta Allan ventured to the Loddon reaches of her Bendigo East electorate.
2 August, 2026
General News
Brewing an uptake in volunteers
BREWING of eucalyptus leaves will be swapped for tea this morning as Inglewood Eucalyptus Distillery Museum in a move...
30 July, 2026
IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
Pyramid Hill News, Mincha News, Macorna News
Wind farm ire at town protest
MORE than 50 people have this morning protested outside a wind farm...
Over the FENCE
Over the FENCE
Politics & Council
GAWN!
JACINTA Allan is expected to quit State Parliament at November’s election after being turfed from the Labor leadership.
31 July, 2026
Local News
Two ministers quit with local unfinished business
HEALTH and Ambulance Serrvices Minister Harriet Shing and Environment...
Country confidence crashes carrying cost, says Webster
REGIONAL communities had been forced the carry the cost of an energy...
Local News
Allan fighting for political life
PREMIER and Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan in the fight of her 27-year...
Agriculture
Sheep and Lambs
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded fewer lambs on Monday, with numbers almost halving to 4930 head, while sheep...
29 July, 2026
Studs call in family hands
MULTIPLE sections being judged at the same time on the long green mat of...
Norm’s clip just fleece-tastic!
NORM Weir has taken out the Victorian championship at the Australian...
Ewes shuffled up line in fine finish to big section
TERRICK West Poll Merinos has been awarded the double in the March-shorn...
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
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic Inglewood venues on Saturday when the...
28 July, 2026
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Double dose: four seasons in one day
INGLEWOOD will take centre stage when the Keys of Gold Classical Music...
Feature Profiles
Joy of packing a parachute
MY WIFE and I own an old parachute which has been used for decades to play games at picnics, birthday parties and...
26 July, 2026
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...
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest...
Sport
Dominant Redbacks put new pressure on Pies
BOORT is in danger of slipping out of the top four in North Central A Grade netball after its loss to Wedderburn in...
1 August, 2026
Normoyle key in turnaround
SIX GOALS down early in the first quarter against Maiden Gully,...
Improving Demons’ haunting moments
INGLEWOOD survived a tight battle with Calivil to maintain momentum on...
Bulldog hopes are hanging by a bare thread
PYRAMID Hill’s A Grade finals’ hopes hang by a thread after the Bulldogs...