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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 promise of a new ambulance station for the town was pulled
12 March, 2026
General News
PHOTO GALLERY: Fashions on the field
Boort Trotting Club's cup meeting fashions on the field
10 March, 2026
Inglewood News, Bridgewater News
School or hospital preferred southern location
TWO possible sites for an early learning centre for southern Loddon...
Inglewood News, Bridgewater News
Study says centre feasible, start planning
INGLEWOOD District Community Bank wants a a community-based or not for...
Local News
Increased risk still a fear across region
LODDON districts still faced an increased fire risk, according to the...
Politics & Council
Carfe grab gone deal as minister's letter gave locals hope
THE State Government had signed a childcare funding agreement with Canberra almost a month before telling a Loddon...
10 March, 2026
Ambos pull the rug on ‘desert’ station plans
AMBULANCE Victoria has ditched plans for an ambulance station in...
Local News
Council rips state, feds over child care cash process and says it's a failure in governance
THE State and Federal Governments have been accused of a failure in...
Berrimal, Boort News, Inglewood News, Bridgewater News, Serpentine News, Tarnagulla News, Newbridge News
The great child care cash 'con'
FEDERAL Government money promised to boost childcare in Loddon has been...
Agriculture
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation members he will not seek another term as the...
11 March, 2026
Local News
Dairy farmers back with a united voice after talks
VICTORIA has returned to having a unified voice for the dairy industry.
Local News
Hosking head ups cropping group
QUAMBATOOK farmer Brett Hosking is the new chair of Birchip Cropping...
Local News
Great southern success for local stud
TERRICK West Merinos has started the 2026 show and competition season...
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
Kids play free: Rebacks new deal for youngsters
JUNIOR players will have a free run at Wedderburn this winter.
8 March, 2026
Local News
Association enters danger zone amid fears another club could fold
THE INGLEWOOD and District Lawn Tennis Association competition is in...
Local News
Cup thunder, tension and an afternoon of rain
THE weather gods were not kind to Boort, oldest continuous racing club,...
Local News
Trainer’s praise track on a difficult day
THE sandy track at Boort held up well as rain fell throughout Sunday’s...