Latest News
Shire says no evidence to back lake duck hunt ban move
LODDON Shire Council says it is not aware of evidence to justify using Commonwealth laws to ban duck shooting on Lake Boort.
18 March, 2026
General News
New top cop on road blitz frontline
POLICE stopped hundreds of motorists travelling Loddon Highways over the long weekend.
17 March, 2026
Choppers scan powerline risks
HELICOPTERS have started scanning powerlines in the Inglewood district...
Local News
Cultural groups, duck ban crusaders dominate submissions
A MAJORITY of submissions have backed Aboriginal elder Gary Murray’s...
Vikki named on Australasian ambo women's honour roll
VIKKI Couper has been honoured on the Council of Ambulance Authority’s...
Politics & Council
Stuck in the ‘Sahara health desert’
By Cr Gavan Holt - Loddon Shire’s Wedderburn Ward councillor - writes of his disgust after the State Government's...
12 March, 2026
Strategic planning is missing in management of road network
Carly Noble, an Arnold West resident, writes on her concerns about road...
Local News
Land protection Bill tabled in Federal Parliament
A BILL to protect agricultural land authored by Mallee MP Anne Webster...
Inglewood News, Bridgewater News
Carfe grab gone deal as minister's letter gave locals hope
THE State Government had signed a childcare funding agreement with...
Agriculture
T errible: Farmer’s fears after rushed land grab laws pass
BEEFED up State Government laws could see officials “virtually walking onto anyone’s land”.
16 March, 2026
Local News
Stand firm against property invasion, says Walsh
Murray Pains MP Peter Walsh, has condemned the introduction of new,...
Prize milker - embryos destined for global market
AN Australian-Irish partnership has pounced to pay a national breed...
Local News
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation...
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
Show of stature attracts strong Hill following
INCREASED prizemoney had catapulted Pyramid Hill’s Major’s Vision’s Art Show to a leading spot among regional...
5 March, 2026
Deb goes solo with first exhibition at her old home town gallery
FORMER Wedderburn resident Deb Bradley has launched her first solo art...
Man with the major vision revels in opening
TERRY Wood says it’s the best idea ever - creating a show where artists...
Jarklin News, Pyramid Hill News
Stroke of genius: Sarah brushes with inspiration
THE PATTERN from a porcelain jug and inspiration from a couture costume...
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
Premiership star decides on league switch
ONE OF Wedderburn netball’s shining stars, Aliza Lockhart, has made a shock move to a different league for 2026.
15 March, 2026
Local News
New junior competition gets green light
LODDON Valley football will have an Under 14 football competition this...
Wedderburn News, Kingower News
Lush finale - top sides meet on grassy ground
KIngower and Wedderburn meet in today's Upper Loddon Cricket Association...
Youthful transformers take on Country Week veterans
Grand final today in Loddon Valley tennis