Latest News
Latest four to take honours
A TRIO of lawn bowlers are among the latest monthly winners in the Loddon Herald Sports Star of the Year award for 2026.
20 July, 2026
General News
Aidan’s new mission to remember Kokoda
THE Kokoda Trail was more than a 138km walk for Wedderburn College student Aidan Wingfield.
19 July, 2026
Walsh’s special link to Bernie
TAKING Year 11 students to walk the Kokoda Trail every year came with a...
Local News
Windy Windy Windy Finish Finish Finish
They've made it! The postie bikes have arrived in Boulia, 11 days after...
VNI West on flight path
PLANES will fly the proposed VNI West renewable energy transmission line...
Politics & Council
Fire tax fight far from over
COMMUNITIES have been urged not to give up the fight a year after the State Government’s emergency services tax was...
19 July, 2026
Finances are heart of growing rural fears
AS WE head towards the November state election, Victorians have an...
Local News
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be...
Growing pains and visionary hopes
THE tail end of the 20th century was not exactly kind to smaller towns...
Agriculture
New rules on dangerous goods will come into force this month
FARMERS are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety visits and practical resources available...
19 July, 2026
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Call goes out for summer firies
FOREST Fire Management Victoria has started its recruitment of seasonal...
IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
Low allocation to start the next irrigation season
A THREE per cent high-reliability water share will open the Loddon...
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
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Double dose: four seasons in one day
INGLEWOOD will take centre stage when the Keys of Gold Classical Music...
Berrimal, Boort News, Loddon Shire News
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will...
Inclusion in art
THE IDAHOBIT Tiny Art Show encourages all people, not just artists, to...
Feature Profiles
Bill guides journey to financial health
HELLO, Loddon Shire. My name is Bill Singh, and I’m the proud owner of Calibrated Accounting and Taxation Services,...
9 July, 2026
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest...
Bridgewater News, Inglewood News
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater...
Arnold News, Loddon Shire News
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food...
Sport
Lions’ opening leap too good
A STRONG second half wasn’t enough for Boort’s A Grade netball team to avoid a shock loss to Calder United last...
18 July, 2026
Curtis ignites the fire
TWO quick mid-term goals from Tyler Curtis kick triggered Wedderburn’s...
Who will be back?
NEWBRIDGE faces a tough decision this week on whether to pick captain...
Eagles needing extra win
MAIDEN Gully’s push for a place in the finals is alive, but a tough run...