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Salty water becomes too much for carp

SHALLOW and salty water in Lake Boort has seen “literally thousands” of European carp die in the past week. Paul Haw, who lives overlooking the lake said: “The Pelicans had eaten all of the fish that weighed 3kg and under. “Before Duck...

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Volunteers only: Nats on new tax

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NATIONAL Party leader Danny O’Brien wants any emergency service levy to only fund the Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Services. Mr O’Brien told the Loddon Herald on Tuesday that other agencies proposed to be support under a new State...

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Old child health centre will be removed

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THE disused former maternal and child health centre in Pyramid Hill will be removed after plans for a social enterprise in the building were abandoned. Loddon Shire councillors on Tuesday were told the town’s progress association had decided not...

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Health put on cutting edge

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PYRAMID Hill just moved its community services into the 21st century – and hopefully beyond – with the official opening of the $3.2 million first stage of the town’s community centre. And with stage two well and truly on the drawing board to...

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Volunteers only: Nats on new tax

Old child health centre will be removed

Health put on cutting edge

Six accept forum invite

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SITTING Mallee MP Anne Webster is one of five candidates to say they will be at the Loddon Herald’s election forum next Tuesday. Challengers Greg Olson (Labor), Nicole Rowan (Greens), Adam Veitch (Trumpet of Patriots), Jeff Barry (Libertarian) and...

28 Apr 2025

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Rocketing rods cram into Brooke Street

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PARKING was at a premium in Inglewood on Monday after hundreds of streetrods trekked the Calder Highway to savour the heritage and history of Brooke Street. Driven by enthusiasts from across Australia who had been in Bendigo for the national...

28 Apr 2025

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Bush runs make a huge mark

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HUNDREDS of orienteers from across Australia have traversed diverse courses in the Loddon during the national three-day event over Easter. Organiser Julie Flynn said competitors, including a handful from Britain, New Zealand and Hong Kong, had...

26 Apr 2025

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Season recruit scores on course

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DESPITE the hot, dry conditions faced by players again, 10 competitors took part in the Easter Saturday Stableford event at Boort. New member Natham Wright turned in his best result so far with 39 points to claim victory. In a tie for second was...

26 Apr 2025

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Cassatt, Malcolm defend title

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JOHN Cassatt and Sara Malcolm have defended their Wedderburn Easter bowls tournament title. They were among capacity fields over three days playing a rink that president Lance Standfield said had been praised by competitions. Standfield (pictured...

26 Apr 2025

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Savage pair on top at tournament

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JARROD Savage returned to Boort’s Easter tennis tournament to claim his 15th men’s singles title and become the oldest player to win the top event. Savage, who had not competed in two years, was dominant against defending champion Jarrod Rodd...

26 Apr 2025

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Umpire shortage strikes at reserves, junior games

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LODDON Valley football clubs have been told that they may have to supply their own umpires for reserves and under-18 matches this season. A critical lack of umpires has forced the league’s hand. While the Bendigo Umpires Association supplies...

25 Apr 2025

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