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Montebello skips region’s top four
BOORT Bowling Club celebrated success at the North Central state playing Area fours championship final.
14 November, 2026
General News
Local News
How many scones? And who does the cream
Over the Fence captures some of the ligher moments
Local News
Our communities will pause in remembrance
REMEMBRANCE Day commemorations will be held in Loddon communities on...
Last-minute tick on 141 turbines
Government approves wind factory hours being entering caretaker period
Politics & Council
It's Straub again
DAN Straub has been elected for his fifdth term as Loddon Shire mayor.
10 November, 2026
Local News
Shooters the latest to enter the Ripon fray
More candidates for Ripon announced
Bridgewater News, Marong News, Tarnagulla News
Polling booth axing anger grows
COMMUNITIES are angry and annoyed after the Victorian Electoral...
Local News
The gag is off: One Nation candidate chats on her plans
Time to talk for Ripon candidate Donna Buxton
Agriculture
Caution call as harvest puts more trucks on road
Police urge cautionb as regulator steps up compliance
11 November, 2026
New baler proves big rain beater
FAMILY and a new baler doubling speed and efficiency have seen Daniel...
Local News
Stock behind the rebound in farm profitability
STRONG commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions are driving a...
Local News
Whistle blower claims ‘are being checked’
CRUELTY claims are being fact checked after an animal activist group...
Real Estate
FAMILIES MAKING US HOME IN TIGHTER TIMES
RISING interest rates have putCalder corridor towns back on the radar for home buyers.
16 October, 2026
Rezoning move could land owners in windfall tax net
POTENTIAL rezoning of land in Bridgewater and Inglewood will not...
‘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...
Arts
Clowning around: Big top fun in small towns
TONY Maynard is back where he started - touring country towns and being a clown.
4 November, 2026
Local News
One of the first admires old sign back on wall
The old sign is back in Wedderburn
AVID GREEN THUMBS BRAVE WOOLLY WEATHER
BEAUTY, creativity and community spirit saw five gardens shining through...
More results from the 2026 Boort Show
Photography, creative crafts and more
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
SAINTS STRINGING TOGETHER SUCCESS
ST ARNAUD won its second successive match after beating Arnold with 20 overs to spare on Saturday.
13 November, 2026
Local News
No balls ‘rob the Gower’
COMING into the last over on Saturday, Kingower needed one wicket to...
Local News
THERE’S ONE LAST TWIST BEFORE BAND GETS OVER THE LINE
A CENTURY opening partnership wasn’t enough for Charlton to hold off...
Local News
Changes in league administration
AFL Central Victoria has now handed over both Loddon Valley and North...