Latest News
Coach keeps hope for finals spot
BOORT coach Andrew Rutley has discovered that the best-laid plans do often go awry.
4 July, 2026
General 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
Local News
Car breaks down on flooded road
Police have rescued a driver after their vehicle broke down on a flooded...
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...
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
Clip packs a pleasing accolade
GREG and Cat Whinfield were stoked last week in Deniliquin when their 17.5 micron July-shorn fleece was named...
3 July, 2026
‘Metro’ data water fears
THE STATE’S $25 billion agriculture sector must not be forgotten in the...
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...
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
Unanswered goals put Tigers on top
MACORNA continues to do almost everything right in its first season of Loddon Valley football.
4 July, 2026
Club transfers an ugly process, says Hicks
LODDON Valley league chair Richard Hicks has slammed the “ugly process”...
The Oracle
ANOTHER interesting round is upon us, with a couple of games that could...
Ruck star cops a reprimand
MACORNA ruckman Matt Colak has been a revelation in his first Loddon...