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Unbeaten Magpies flying towards favouritism
UNBEATEN Boort Yando juniors go into the finals on a high after defeating Wedderburn Band by 144 runs – and facing the same opponent in the semi-final beginning on Saturday.
14 February, 2026
General News
Looking back through the annals of the Loddon Herald
Making news in your local Loddon Herald five years ago
12 February, 2026
Local News
LAKE BOORT - SHOOT BAN BID, GOVERNMENT PLANS LEAKED
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Your letters to the editor
Fire conditions and ducks among subject of this week's letter writers
Local News
Fitting farewell for fireman Joe
VOLUNTEER firefighters joined family and community organisation...
Politics & Council
Town’s new signs of heritage connecting with visitors
REFRESHED signage is popping up in Loddon towns telling local stories in the latest phase of the shire’s program to...
13 February, 2026
Local News
Cash injection push to ‘solve pothole riddle’
REGIONAL areas continues to be riddled by new potholes, Victorian...
Local News
Be open, welcome scrutiny and share every step of the way
BIG city influences and ideas are now playing out in Loddon communities.
Local News
Council will oppose activist's duck ban bid
LODDON Shire will oppose a bid by First People’s Assembly member and...
Agriculture
Graduate appointments strengthen cropping group research team
BIRCHIP Cropping Group has strengthened its agronomy team with two new appointments.
12 February, 2026
Local News
Ben’s grand Tandarra time at Dairy Week
TANDARRA dairy cattle breeder Ben Govett has been the star of the brown...
Rock crusher puts crops on paddocks
DALE McCoy might describe the family’s farm as situated on more marginal...
Local News
Dairy breeds have week in the spotlight
TANDARRA’S Ben Govett has taken his Brown Swiss show team to...
Real Estate
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre former Turners Crossing vineyard went under the...
1 December, 2025
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...
Local News
Long-held three look for owners
WEEKS after a Loddon farm sold for the first time in 150 years at a...
Arts
Record entries received for art show opening on Friday
INTERSTATE artists have added to the growing reputation of Pyramid Hill’s annual Major’s Vision Art Show that opens...
9 February, 2026
Local News
All creatures great and small at gallery
QUIRKY creatures have gone on display at Wedderburn’s Coach House...
Local News
SUMMER READING Just a country boy! Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
SUMMER READING: Bill going with the flow
Inglewood artist Bill Offord talks about his journey
Feature Profiles
Local Knowledge Making a Difference: Gabby is the Talk of the Town, Green Pesty’s Loddon Mallee Technician
AS THE weather warms across the Loddon Mallee, many locals are starting to notice an increase in unwanted visitors...
21 January, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING - JOURNEY OF GROWTH
Loddon’s three 2025 leadership program graduates reflect on their year...
Local News
SUMMER READING Bouts and battles
Sporting times on the goldfields
SUMMER READING - NOEL’S INK AND WIT ARE BACK!
‘Killer’ cartoonist tells Chris Earl how his passion’s been re-ignited
Sport
Upper Loddon Cricket association results
Latest senior and junior results in Upper Loddon cricket
13 February, 2026
Demons keep hold of the Blowfly Cup
CALIVIL has comprehensively won the latest edition of bowls’ ‘Blowfly...
Local News
Pennant bowls results from our region
Latest in Bendigo, North Central, Northern and Goldfields playing areas
Local News
Coaching connection bringing AFL chief to launch
AFL CHIEF Andrew Dillon will make a rare Loddon Valley football...








