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Descendant helps with golden grave restoration
THE grave of one of four men to discover the famous Poseidon nugget at Tarnagulla more than a century ago has been restored.
6 October, 2026
General News
Pool visits come with $47 shire subsidy
THE time for serious community conversations about Loddon Shire’s five swimming pools was close, Mayor Dan Straub...
5 October, 2026
Jim’s headed to national honour
JIM Gilmore is making a quick trip to South Australia for the annual...
A raised priority crossing is part of works to improve access to Inglewood and Districts Health Service. Loddon Shire is currently completing the works in Hospital Street at a cost of $300,000.
A raised priority crossing is part of works to improve access to...
Man wedged in dam manoeuvre
A KURTING man was taken to hospital Monday afternoon after his arm...
Politics & Council
Flurry leads to campaign switch
GARNER Smith signalled his change yesterday from Gannawarra mayor to political candidate wearing both hats in an...
5 October, 2026
Vote ‘to avoid disaster’
THE Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, says his, and...
Local News
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a...
‘ALL AGAINST ME’ - Haylett admits huge fight on her hands
MARTHA Haylett has lost favour with punters but vows she’s ready to...
Agriculture
Changes in conditions in focus
MORE than 500 farmers attended BCG’s Main Field Day at Curyo where an unusually wet season provided a valuable...
5 October, 2026
Roof on way at saleyards
WORK to build a roof over holding pens at Bendigo Livestock Exchange...
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...
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
Speedy shears set to take the stand at BOORT SHOW
BEFORE the fireworks as dusk descends on Boort Part, there’ll be other sparks flying.
2 October, 2026
THE GREATEST SHED SHOW IN THE SHIRE
THE 2026 Loddon Valley Arts Trail has started ... halls, pop-up venues...
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...
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
Woodies’ star takes out top award
STAR midfielder Liam Marciano has taken out his first Inglewood best and fairest award in a comprehensive win.
4 October, 2026
Charity day well supported
WEDDERBURN Golf Club’s annual FARA charity day attracted strong support...
INGLEWOOD TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
INGLEWOOD TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
UPPER LODDON CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2026-2027 SENIOR DRAW
UPPER LODDON CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2026-2027 SENIOR DRAW