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Explorer holds out hope of agreement
FALCON Metals still wants an amicable solution in its standoff with landowners over its bid to explore mineral sand deposits at Mysia.
22 July, 2026
General News
First line of urgent care
URGENT care cases treated at Inglewood and Districts Hospital have jumped 50 per cent in six months.
22 July, 2026
Community will be ‘involved and informed’ on turbine plan
EUROPEAN Energy will take its plans for a 39-turbine wind farm near...
Mentoring program deadline
APPLICATIONS close tomorrow for a new mentoring program starting next...
Over the Fence
Over the Fence
Politics & Council
Persuasive plea lost on minister
STICK to the script and hope the criticism goes away.
21 July, 2026
Fire tax fight far from over
COMMUNITIES have been urged not to give up the fight a year after the...
Finances are heart of growing rural fears
AS WE head towards the November state election, Victorians have an...
Local News
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be...
Agriculture
Tradition blends data at sheep classing day
STUD, commercial and unclassed ewes went before the eyes of Merino breeders and farmers at Serpentine on Friday.
21 July, 2026
New rules on dangerous goods will come into force this month
FARMERS are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety...
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Call goes out for summer firies
FOREST Fire Management Victoria has started its recruitment of seasonal...
IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
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
Panthers face switch fight
Marong is in the box seat to be the first Loddon Valley league club to step up into the Bendigo league while Maiden...
21 July, 2026
Latest four to take honours
A TRIO of lawn bowlers are among the latest monthly winners in the...
Local News
North Central Hockey
North Central Hockey
Sanderson, Shay earn Ambrose win
TARNAGULLA’S Ambrose Pairs event saw Peter Sanderson and Dave Shay...