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Will's Blazing glory at titles
WEDDERBURN College Year 9 student William Huismann (pictured) and his basketball representative team the Maryborough Blazers under 16 boys have taken out the 2026 Portland
7 February, 2026
General News
Man to front court on arson charges
A 28-year-old man will face court this morning on arson charges after investigations into four fires in the McIntyre...
6 February, 2026
Local News
From the pages of your local newspaper
A look back at what was making local news five years ago
Local News
Youngest-ever recipient's commitment to yoth
SHERRYN O’Flaherty on Monday became the town’s youngest-ever recipient...
CWA in fine form to mark big day
NEWBRIDGE Fire Brigade captain Jason McDonald had the honour of raising...
Politics & Council
Be open, welcome scrutiny and share every step of the way
BIG city influences and ideas are now playing out in Loddon communities.
5 February, 2026
Local News
Council will oppose activist's duck ban bid
LODDON Shire will oppose a bid by First People’s Assembly member and...
Local News
Government coy on its leaked plans for Lake Boort
THE STATE Government says it is already consulting with the community on...
Local News
SECRET PLANS: Government document shows more lake, creek bans
HORSES, dogs and camping could be banned at Lake Boort and curbs put on...
Agriculture
Rock crusher puts crops on paddocks
DALE McCoy might describe the family’s farm as situated on more marginal country in central Victoria, however early...
5 February, 2026
Local News
Dairy breeds have week in the spotlight
TANDARRA’S Ben Govett has taken his Brown Swiss show team to...
Local News
Wellbeing infused with touch of levity away from farm
LODDON Plains — In the heart of our rural landscape, the health of the...
Local News
New options in farmer finance
FARMERS are increasingly taking up a new option in rural finance with...
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
All creatures great and small at gallery
QUIRKY creatures have gone on display at Wedderburn’s Coach House Gallery and Museum
2 February, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING Just a country boy! Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
SUMMER READING: Bill going with the flow
Inglewood artist Bill Offord talks about his journey
Local News
FLOODING BACK Stories shared and inspired
ROADS can be repaired in time, halls cleaned and quickly back in use,...
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
O'Flaherty's belting bat
BOORT Yando’s powerful batting lineup smashed its way to a dominant 4-218 against Wedderburn Band last Saturday.
6 February, 2026
Local News
How local lawn bowlers went at the weekend
Latest bowls results from across the region
Local News
Long hot spell: why round was abandoned
THE LONG hot spell last week was the reason for the cancellation of...
Local News
Master of the weekend: Peter's jump with adversity
VETERAN water skier Peter Smith spends almost every weekend on the...