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Big rig in full glory
EVERY two weeks, Tony Whelan heads to the top of Western Australia to drive trains for a fortnight.
22 October, 2026
General News
A gap in aged living options
MORE than 160 Wedderburn people have been told they faced a gap in aged care options.
20 October, 2026
Local News
Elderly shouldn’t have to leave home, mates, town
GETTING older does not mean people want to leave their home, mates and...
Local News
Half the crimes going unsolved: report
CRIME in Loddon communities continues to drop, according to latest Crime...
Foundation will be a difference
RURAL communities have been backed to make a difference with the launch...
Politics & Council
Region cash pledge ‘a golden bonanza’
LODDON communities could benefit from a major infrastructure cash injection after a weekend commitment to invest...
21 October, 2026
Local News
ARMSTRONG'S ONE-EYED VIEW ACROSS THE PATCH
JO ARMSTRONG was a late scratching from the Wedderburn aged care forum.
Local News
Piece of cake: first campaign win to Hosking
BRETT Hosking has cooked up a victory in his campaign to succeed Peter...
Local News
Jeff flies flag a second time
JEFF Barry has become the nine person to signal running in the marginal...
Agriculture
Minimising losses during harvest
WORKSHOPS in Bridgewater and Terrick Terrick have given Loddon farmers tips on fine-tuning their harvest set-up.
14 October, 2026
Local News
River environmental flows begin to roll
ENVIRONMENTAL water releases have started on the Loddon River this week...
Shearing shed talks on new wool standard
THE shearing shed at next week’s Elmore Machinery Field Days will aim to...
Salisbury West News, Inglewood News
Anniversary tour has ideas
SALISBURY West Landcare Group, a member of the Loddon Plains Landcare...
Real Estate
FAMILIES MAKING US HOME IN TIGHTER TIMES
RISING interest rates have putCalder corridor towns back on the radar for home buyers.
16 October, 2026
Rezoning move could land owners in windfall tax net
POTENTIAL rezoning of land in Bridgewater and Inglewood will not...
‘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...
Arts
THE THIRD GENERATION CUSTODIANS OF ‘OASIS’
WHEN the seasons are dry, Kurraca farmer Tony Holt heads home to what wife Alex calls his oasis.
19 October, 2026
Country connection casts the vibe
ANOTHER Hugh O’Brien comedy, another hit performance by the Loddon’s...
Geoff’s trees stand tall at eucy show
TREES real and imagined have seen Bendigo artist Col Brown scoop the top...
IN THE MARKET SWING
TOBIE and Craig Smith came south in March, stopped in Wedderburn and...
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 have perfect tournament day
INGLEWOOD bowlers have made a promising start to the new pennant season, with the Division 1 side recording a 16-shot...
17 October, 2026
Local News
Montebello’s crew gives stronger Saints a big scare
WEDDERBURN’S North Central bowls Division 1 team has suffered a heavy...
Local News
Sixth wicket partnership key in close encounter
KINGOWER edged home against a youthful St Arnaud team to begin the Upper...
Local News
Tail adds cream to first win
BOORT Yando gave Charlton a tough welcome to Upper Loddon cricket with a...