Latest News
Anniversary tour has ideas
SALISBURY West Landcare Group, a member of the Loddon Plains Landcare Network has marked its 30th anniversary with a celebratory bus trip over the weekend.
6 October, 2026
General News
Jim’s headed to national honour
JIM Gilmore is making a quick trip to South Australia for the annual Holstein Australia conference and dinner.
5 October, 2026
A raised priority crossing is part of works to improve access to Inglewood and Districts Health Service. Loddon Shire is currently completing the works in Hospital Street at a cost of $300,000.
A raised priority crossing is part of works to improve access to...
Man wedged in dam manoeuvre
A KURTING man was taken to hospital Monday afternoon after his arm...
TO THE POINT BUT WHERE’S THE POLICY DETAIL?
WHEN Cheryl Hawken kicked off her campaign as a One Nation candidate,...
Politics & Council
Vote ‘to avoid disaster’
THE Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, says his, and his party’s, absolute priority for the...
4 October, 2026
Local News
VNI West spending labelled "bizarre and madness"
The Nationals says VicGrid has gone on a reckless spending spree for a...
‘ALL AGAINST ME’ - Haylett admits huge fight on her hands
MARTHA Haylett has lost favour with punters but vows she’s ready to...
Local News
No stopping VNI process: Next stage during caretaker period
STATE Government agency VicGrid pushing ahead with the controversial VNI...
Agriculture
Roof on way at saleyards
WORK to build a roof over holding pens at Bendigo Livestock Exchange will start this year.
30 September, 2026
Local News
Strong finish to local ram sale season
THE Loddon Valley’s Merino ram sale season has finished on a high with...
A horned ram brings buyer back to sheep
CLUNES farmers Tim and Jodie Barry paid top prices at Friday’s Kerrilyn...
‘Sell out’ sale average price jumps $1000
A WIMMERA stud paid a top price of $11,000 at Friday’s Willera Merinos...
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
Woodies’ star takes out top award
STAR midfielder Liam Marciano has taken out his first Inglewood best and fairest award in a comprehensive win.
4 October, 2026
Charity day well supported
WEDDERBURN Golf Club’s annual FARA charity day attracted strong support...
INGLEWOOD TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
INGLEWOOD TENNIS ASSOCIATION DRAW
UPPER LODDON CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2026-2027 SENIOR DRAW
UPPER LODDON CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2026-2027 SENIOR DRAW