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OVER THE FENCE
Over the fence looks at some lighter moments
2 July, 2026
General News
Duck ban bid report with minister soon
A DRAFT report on whether duck shooting is banned at Lake Boort is under review by the Department of Climate Change,...
1 July, 2026
Top show awards span ages
MARJ Potter, a stalwart organiser of the Boort Show, left the stage in...
Passenger airlifted to Melbourne
AN INGLEWOOD man has been airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital after a...
Emergency knowledge bank
“WE know the town will lose phones and power,” said Shannon Brown at...
Politics & Council
Wright wants seat with ‘independent advantage’
FIRST-TIME political candidate Liz Wright wants local representation for small communities in State Parliament as a...
30 June, 2026
Make real rural visits - Mayor
MAYOR Dan Straub wants Victoria’s political leaders to visit Loddon...
Oh, the irony! Blackspot town in the spotlight
SMALL towns are usually overlooked ... not a lot people to worry about...
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a...
Agriculture
‘Metro’ data water fears
THE STATE’S $25 billion agriculture sector must not be forgotten in the face of a rapidly expanding data centre...
28 June, 2026
Dairy’s future given a boost
FARMERS and industry partners had an early look through a multi-million...
Loddon Shire News, Terrick Terrick News
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel...
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
Real Estate
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
12 June, 2026
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre...
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...
Arts
Double dose: four seasons in one day
INGLEWOOD will take centre stage when the Keys of Gold Classical Music Festival arrives next month for a special...
1 July, 2026
Berrimal, Boort News, Loddon Shire News
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will...
Inclusion in art
THE IDAHOBIT Tiny Art Show encourages all people, not just artists, to...
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s...
Feature Profiles
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest weather so far this year.
28 June, 2026
Bridgewater News, Inglewood News
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater...
Arnold News, Loddon Shire News
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food...
Great times at the Empire State.
ANNE Marie Fiscalini knows more than a few stories about the pub that’s...
Sport
Hammer blow to hopes
BEARS Lagoon Serpentine appears destined to miss the finals for the first time in 10 years after its narrow loss to...
28 June, 2026
Inglewood News, Newbridge News, Bridgewater News
RIGHT ROYAL RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE Oval at Newbridge took on the flavour of a royal visit last...
The Oracle
A REMARKABLY close round of Loddon Valley football has set up another...
Heroes of old see Henry haunt and taunt Roos
A PURPLE patch for key forward Henry McCarthy early in the third quarter...