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Early eight on One Nation ticket but country seat wait continues
RURAL and regional electorates could be waiting another month before One Nation names candidates in their seats for the November state election.
11 August, 2026
General News
Flash flooding alert for district
A FLASH flood warning has been given for Shelbourne, Eddington, Marong and Lockwood after high rainfall over the last...
10 August, 2026
Meg takes scissors to commute time
BARBER Meg Berry has cut time in Bendigo to expand trimming the hair of...
Caretaker race a possibility
EUROPEAN Energy has not ruled out seeking approval of its plans for...
Tara far from cherry about climate risk
TARA Hammett fears proposed wind farms at Mincha and Macorna will harm...
Politics & Council
Local farmer cops two fines
DINGWALL farmer Colin Fenton has this morning received two fines for blocking VicGrid access to his properties.
5 August, 2026
Tide of discontent started with tax
IT’S JUST 13 months ago that local MP Jacinta Allan ventured to the...
GAWN!
JACINTA Allan is expected to quit State Parliament at November’s...
Local News
Two ministers quit with local unfinished business
HEALTH and Ambulance Serrvices Minister Harriet Shing and Environment...
Agriculture
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey.
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey was among the blue ribbons in competition at Hamilton Sheepvention this...
9 August, 2026
‘Off year’ harvest will meet 2027 sales plan
AN “off year” harvest has seen Cobram Estate Olives mill more than...
Sheep and Lambs
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded increased numbers on Monday, with 5500...
Women striving to thrive
CAMPBELLS Forest farmer Robyn Williams was one of the first to step...
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
Over the Fence
BRADLEY of Boort has kept things clean this week with his Tremendous Sign. Probably inspired by the heavy frosts...
2 August, 2026
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic...
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
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
Bowlers head on border crossing jaunt
NEW Inglewood Bowling Club president Dave Smyth organised a successful social trip across the Murray to Barham on...
11 August, 2026
Meeting next week will decide appeal
THE AFL Central Victoria regional council will meet next Wednesday to...
More young stars in contention for awards
THE SECOND group of Rising Star nominees for Loddon Valley football and...
The legs just gave out in second half, says Cordy
NEWBRIDGE “just ran out of legs” in the second half of its 91-point loss...