Latest News
Students make impressive speeches
YEAR 5 student Piper Ellis has taken out this year’s top junior public speaking award at East Loddon P12 College.
3 July, 2026
General News
Car breaks down on flooded road
Police have rescued a driver after their vehicle broke down on a flooded local road this morning.
2 July, 2026
OVER THE FENCE
Over the fence looks at some lighter moments
Town crime dive drives shire drop
CRIME in Inglewood has dipped more than 30 per cent with reported...
Inglewood News, Loddon Shire News
Leading a healthy cycle
NOAH and Chase Young are among Loddon school students setting a healthy...
Politics & Council
Wright wants seat with ‘independent advantage’
FIRST-TIME political candidate Liz Wright wants local representation for small communities in State Parliament as a...
30 June, 2026
Make real rural visits - Mayor
MAYOR Dan Straub wants Victoria’s political leaders to visit Loddon...
Oh, the irony! Blackspot town in the spotlight
SMALL towns are usually overlooked ... not a lot people to worry about...
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a...
Agriculture
‘Metro’ data water fears
THE STATE’S $25 billion agriculture sector must not be forgotten in the face of a rapidly expanding data centre...
28 June, 2026
Dairy’s future given a boost
FARMERS and industry partners had an early look through a multi-million...
Loddon Shire News, Terrick Terrick News
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel...
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
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
Double dose: four seasons in one day
INGLEWOOD will take centre stage when the Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival arrives next month for a special...
1 July, 2026
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...
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s...
Feature Profiles
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest weather so far this year.
28 June, 2026
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...
Great times at the Empire State.
ANNE Marie Fiscalini knows more than a few stories about the pub that’s...
Sport
Ruck star cops a reprimand
MACORNA ruckman Matt Colak has been a revelation in his first Loddon Valley eason, emerging as the best big man in...
3 July, 2026
Match practice deficient, Redbacks still rolling
WEDDERBURN shrugged off a lack of recent matches to continue its...
Bridgewater News, Pyramid Hill News
Half a team missing
PYRAMID Hill’s lack of player numbers is beginning to hurt.
Missed shots cut early margin
INGLEWOOD’S inability to beat the top three teams in the league appears...