Latest News
Will Jacinta Allan stay in Parliament
JACINTA Allan has walked away from the premiership and hinted her 27-year career in State Parliament could be over.
28 July, 2026
General News
Speakers amplify future study opportunities
TERTIARY learning opportunities were front and centre at East Loddon P12 College last week.
27 July, 2026
Ambos on the road 21 years
AMBULANCE community officers have been joined by residents and the...
Loddon Shire News, Bridgewater News, Newbridge News
Poor roads blamed on ‘half-priced funding’
CRUMBLING, cracking and pot-holed Loddon roads highlighted country...
Wind farmers rule out data connections
AT LEAST two renewable energy companies planning wind and solar farms in...
Politics & Council
Country confidence crashes carrying cost, says Webster
REGIONAL communities had been forced the carry the cost of an energy transition rapidly losing public confidence and...
27 July, 2026
Local News
Allan fighting for political life
PREMIER and Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan in the fight of her 27-year...
Local News
No class Thursday - teachers strike
TEACHERS will strike tomorrow for the second time this year with...
Persuasive plea lost on minister
STICK to the script and hope the criticism goes away.
Agriculture
Studs call in family hands
MULTIPLE sections being judged at the same time on the long green mat of the Bendigo Exhibition Centre saw all hands...
26 July, 2026
Norm’s clip just fleece-tastic!
NORM Weir has taken out the Victorian championship at the Australian...
Ewes shuffled up line in fine finish to big section
TERRICK West Poll Merinos has been awarded the double in the March-shorn...
Loddon Shire News, Serpentine News
Tradition blends data at sheep classing day
STUD, commercial and unclassed ewes went before the eyes of Merino...
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
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art space studio, new venues, more music, and an...
22 July, 2026
Over the fence
Over the fence
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...
Feature Profiles
Joy of packing a parachute
MY WIFE and I own an old parachute which has been used for decades to play games at picnics, birthday parties and...
26 July, 2026
Putting trust in the locals
ON A freezing Monday morning, I arrived at Ergo + Mane on Main Street,...
Bill guides journey to financial health
HELLO, Loddon Shire. My name is Bill Singh, and I’m the proud owner of...
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest...
Sport
Character shines to create buffer
BRIDGEWATER has held onto second place on the A Grade netball ladder with a nail-biting four-goal win over Marong.
28 July, 2026
Golfers honour McDougal
ALISTER McDougal was presented with life membership to the Boort Golf...
Explosion! Beating pressure
WEDDERBURN pumped through the goals in a powerhouse third term against...
Hopes on heroes to bring out new spirit
BOORT coach Andrew Rutley is clinging on to his side’s slimmest of...