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Great idea, wrong place
A PLANNING permit for a duck farm and hatchery at Appin South has been refused by Loddon Shire with councillors saying the location for the business was wrong.
4 August, 2026
General News
Rams making a big impact
FOR nearly 90 years, the McGauchies have been recording pedigrees at Terrick West.
3 August, 2026
Funding crunch: shire trims lake project
REDEVELOPMENT of the Little Lake Boort precinct will be pared back to...
WIND STINK
FARMERS rallied outside a community consultation session in Pyramid Hill...
Brewing an uptake in volunteers
BREWING of eucalyptus leaves will be swapped for tea this morning as...
Politics & Council
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
GAWN!
JACINTA Allan is expected to quit State Parliament at November’s...
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...
Agriculture
Breeding brings client benefits
THE commodity prices attached to the mighty merino has the team at Willera, Serpentine excited as they steam ahead...
3 August, 2026
Farmers managing sheep, environment
TRAVELLING through Loddon Shire has become one of the greatest...
SHEEP AND LAMBS
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded fewer lambs on Monday, with numbers...
Sheep and Lambs
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded fewer lambs on Monday, with numbers...
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
Over the Fence
BRADLEY of Boort has kept things clean this week with his Tremendous Sign. Probably inspired by the heavy frosts...
2 August, 2026
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic...
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
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
Playoff decides victor
CRAIG Boucher was won a playoff to take out the 27-hole scratch event at the annual Wedderburn golf tournament.
2 August, 2026
Dominant Redbacks put new pressure on Pies
BOORT is in danger of slipping out of the top four in North Central A...
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...