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Minister will give response
HEALTH and Ambulance Services Minister Harriet Shing will respond to Wedderburn Development Association’s call for her to review the decision to axe the new ambulance station for
23 July, 2026
General News
Angling push on farm land
AN ELECTION year push by recreational fishing peak body VRFish to open “unused road reserves” for public access to...
23 July, 2026
‘Tick a box’ talks will face protest
RESIDENTS opposing a proposed wind farm at Mincha will protest on...
$5B pothole fix fund a start to better roads - lobby groups
KEY rural groups have backed an initial $5 billion fund unveiled by the...
Last roar! Pride of the Lions
THE gong has been struck for the final time on fellowship and frivolity...
Politics & Council
No class Thursday - teachers strike
TEACHERS will strike tomorrow for the second time this year with confirmation some classes have been cancelled for...
22 July, 2026
Persuasive plea lost on minister
STICK to the script and hope the criticism goes away.
Fire tax fight far from over
COMMUNITIES have been urged not to give up the fight a year after the...
Finances are heart of growing rural fears
AS WE head towards the November state election, Victorians have an...
Agriculture
Tradition blends data at sheep classing day
STUD, commercial and unclassed ewes went before the eyes of Merino breeders and farmers at Serpentine on Friday.
21 July, 2026
New rules on dangerous goods will come into force this month
FARMERS are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety...
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
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
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art space studio, new venues, more music, and an...
22 July, 2026
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...
Berrimal, Boort News, Loddon Shire News
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will...
Feature Profiles
Putting trust in the locals
ON A freezing Monday morning, I arrived at Ergo + Mane on Main Street, Bridgewater, expecting a country hair salon....
23 July, 2026
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...
Bridgewater News, Inglewood News
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater...
Sport
Debutante champion
A YEAR after sweeping virtually all of Upper Loddon Cricket Association’s annual awards, Jayden Leach has taken out...
23 July, 2026
Bula! Bibs make way to Fijian school
A CHANGE of club sponsor at Pyramid Hill has seen a small village in...
Panthers face switch fight
Marong is in the box seat to be the first Loddon Valley league club to...
Latest four to take honours
A TRIO of lawn bowlers are among the latest monthly winners in the...