Latest News
Lane name honour gets go-ahead
AN UNNAMED lane in Pyramid Hill will soon honour a respected town leader after Loddon Shire on Tuesday agreed to honour the late Dick Appleby.
8 October, 2026
General News
Cleaning oil top choice ... by gum
A CLEANING liquid made with eucalyptus oil grown and distilled in the Loddon Shire has received a tick of approval by...
7 October, 2026
PLAYGROUND FIT FOR HOLIDAY FUN
WARM spring sunshine has provided the perfect backdrop for youngsters...
Descendant helps with golden grave restoration
THE grave of one of four men to discover the famous Poseidon nugget at...
Pool visits come with $47 shire subsidy
THE time for serious community conversations about Loddon Shire’s five...
Politics & Council
Quest of scrutiny
IN THE run-up to the Victorian state election on November 28, One Nation’s allergic reaction to scrutiny is a...
6 October, 2026
Flurry leads to campaign switch
GARNER Smith signalled his change yesterday from Gannawarra mayor to...
Vote ‘to avoid disaster’
THE Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, says his, and...
Local News
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a...
Agriculture
Anniversary tour has ideas
SALISBURY West Landcare Group, a member of the Loddon Plains Landcare Network has marked its 30th anniversary with a...
6 October, 2026
Changes in conditions in focus
MORE than 500 farmers attended BCG’s Main Field Day at Curyo where an...
Roof on way at saleyards
WORK to build a roof over holding pens at Bendigo Livestock Exchange...
Local News
Strong finish to local ram sale season
THE Loddon Valley’s Merino ram sale season has finished on a high with...
Real Estate
Rezoning move could land owners in windfall tax net
POTENTIAL rezoning of land in Bridgewater and Inglewood will not consider risks for owners being hit with windfall...
25 August, 2026
‘Commitment is there’
ON A HIGH after confirmation that it would play in the Bendigo league...
There until the last game
A SEASON that began with a roar from the Macorna Tigers ended with a...
Fernihurst News, Loddon Shire News
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
Arts
Speedy shears set to take the stand at BOORT SHOW
BEFORE the fireworks as dusk descends on Boort Part, there’ll be other sparks flying.
2 October, 2026
THE GREATEST SHED SHOW IN THE SHIRE
THE 2026 Loddon Valley Arts Trail has started ... halls, pop-up venues...
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Great art show ground
INGLEWOOD artists will be popping up in Brooke Street while Wedderburn...
DJARRA buys lake artefacts museum
PAUL and Cathy Haw have sold their home and Aboriginal artefacts museum...
Feature Profiles
SMASHING GOOD DAY
WHEN Wedderburn’s 21 senior players came crashing through the banner at Lord Nelson Park on Saturday, they signaled...
1 October, 2026
FROM LOCAL CONVERSATION TO NEW HOUSING POSSIBILITIES
ReadyNest and Newbridge General Store explore a local approach to...
Everything in the hands of an icon
MANY of the great cities of the world have their own iconic landmarks –...
GROWING DREAM FOR A ‘CORNER STORE’
BIANCA Rothacker turned Bridgewater into a green thumb destination when...
Sport
Boyd edged out in final count
BOORT’S Jake Boyd has finished as runner up in the North Central Hockey Association Men’s best and fairest award.
7 October, 2026
MARONG TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
MARONG TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
Woodies’ star takes out top award
STAR midfielder Liam Marciano has taken out his first Inglewood best and...
Charity day well supported
WEDDERBURN Golf Club’s annual FARA charity day attracted strong support...