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VNI West on flight path
PLANES will fly the proposed VNI West renewable energy transmission line route from this week. VicGrid said survey contractors would update VicGrid’s topographic, terrain and
16 July, 2026
General News
Golden spuds warm winter
FOUR of the world’s most famous gold nuggets - all found within a quick drive from Inglewood - have inspired a winter...
16 July, 2026
Wedderburn News, Loddon Shire News
Let’s work on welcome
PASSIONATE people in the Wedderburn community were needed to shape a new...
Local News
Sipping a soothing cuppa from the China
Owen Rule checks in at the end of Day 10 of Carter's Legacy Ride on...
‘Think about it again’ message to minister
HEALTH and Ambulance Services Minister Harriett Shing has been asked to...
Politics & Council
Finances are heart of growing rural fears
AS WE head towards the November state election, Victorians have an important choice.
14 July, 2026
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...
Libs enter campaign
A SKIPTON farmer has been unveiled as the Liberal Party candidate in the...
Agriculture
Low allocation to start the next irrigation season
A THREE per cent high-reliability water share will open the Loddon...
Inglewood News, Wedderburn Junction News, Loddon Shire News
The warriors tackle weeds on the mount
WEEDS have been removed and wheel cactus stabbed at Mount Korong over...
Sheep and Lamb
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange recorded one of its smallest yardings in...
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
Wind blows for Blues
INGLEWOOD completed the double over Macorna last Saturday, with the Woodies handing former coach Fergus Payne just a...
16 July, 2026
PB has Carly on top of world
FROM not finishing and being left stricken on a Ballarat road to a...
’Gower sticks with same wicket
AFTER flirting with a move to the Emu Valley Cricket Association,...
Cleo attracts eye of state selectors
YOUNG Boort hockey star Cleo Velleley has been asked to try out for the...