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$1.67m tax hit headed to Spring Street
ALMOST $1.7 million the State Government has forced Loddon Shire Council to collect through the controversial emergency services tax will be paid into bureaucratic coffers within
16 May, 2026
General News
Liturgy and love
THERE was abounding love when mothers and special people joined students at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School on Friday.
15 May, 2026
Barraport West News, Berrimal, Boort News, Canary Island News, Durham Ox News
We’ll halt the lines: Hosking
CONTROVERSIAL renewable energy transmission line project VNI West will...
Inglewood catholic school to close end of year
Catholic Education Sandhurst said it was “deeply saddened” to announce...
New ground for kids to play in Pyramid Hill
The project had $149,000 in funding from the Department of Education’s...
Politics & Council
Regional towns ignored: Webster
“Labor continues to pour money into funding metro-focussed models of health like UCCs, and additional money to the...
14 May, 2026
Major step in securing future of journalism
REGIONAL news publishers have welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed...
Local News
Letter to the Editor
Budget and spin
Local News
Halt to VNI West under new Nationals' policy
CONTROVERSIAL renewable energy transmission line project VNI West will...
Agriculture
Gold has future: report
TRIPLING Victoria’s gold production through new and expanded mines by 2035 would deliver more than 10,000 new jobs...
15 May, 2026
Saleyard roof ‘a winner’
CONTINUED investment to have Bendigo Livestock Exchange facility equal...
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Supply stop: gun maintenance vital
MAINTENANCE of cactus stabbing guns has become more vital since the...
State can be strongest: MP
VICTRORIA would have the nartion’s strongest farmland protections under...
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
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s festival in October.
23 April, 2026
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
CWA raises $3300 for bushfire relief appeal
A FUNDRAISER for Harcourt bushfire relief held at one of the region’s...
Wedderburn News, Inglewood News
History buffs seeking local insights
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in...
Feature Profiles
On that fateful day 111 years ago, Australian and New Zealand soldiers sailed across the Dardanelles and landed at Gallipoli.
On that fateful day 111 years ago, Australian and New Zealand soldiers sailed across the Dardanelles and landed at...
8 May, 2026
LOOKING BACK AT 2021
LOOKING BACK AT 2021
Over The Fence
Over the fence
Names a sign of true gratitude
DOTTED on war memorials and honour boards in our local communities are...
Sport
Gadsen gets Serp back on track
EARLY on in Saturday’s clash between Bears Lagoon Serpentine and Maiden Gully it looked like a case of how far the...
15 May, 2026
Maroons make positive moves forward
NEWBRIDGE’S win at Macorna – the first loss at home for the Tigers – was...
CALLING TIME: Two injuries lead to two retirements
The shock news came after key defender and former best and fairest...
Wedderburn News, Newbridge News, Calivil News, Bridgewater News, Pyramid Hill News
Maroons on top in Riverside see-saw battle
NEWBRIDGE came from behind for a thrilling three-goal win over a brave...