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Kath’s life of garden, books and sport
COMMUNITY volunteer Kath McNaught has been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations across the Loddon.
23 March, 2026
General News
SWITCH ON SECURITY CAMERAS AT HOME, ON FARMS
RISING fuel prices and the return of winter sport have spurred Loddon police to call for the installation of more...
22 March, 2026
Weekend birthday celebrations - Bridgewater Nursery turns six
A DREAM to create Loddon’s destination garden centre has grown and...
Yarrawalla Day: Kinship and yarns bind a community
THE spirit of community and kinship was on full display in Yarrawalla.
Local News
The lucky last dips of summer
THE temperature was turned up for the final day of the season at Loddon...
Politics & Council
Plenty of whacks, so show benefits
HELLO from the North of the Shire, where a cool spring finish to 2025 saw higher than expected crop yields for Loddon...
19 March, 2026
Local News
Fed’s $5m childcare promise used to ‘mop up state mess’
THE Federal Government’s 2025 election eve commitment of $5 million for...
Local News
Shire says no evidence to back lake duck hunt ban move
LODDON Shire Council says it is not aware of evidence to justify using...
Dumped ambulance station promise: where did the money go?
ANSWERS are being sought on why Ambulance Victoria pulled funding for a...
Agriculture
T errible: Farmer’s fears after rushed land grab laws pass
BEEFED up State Government laws could see officials “virtually walking onto anyone’s land”.
16 March, 2026
Local News
Stand firm against property invasion, says Walsh
Murray Pains MP Peter Walsh, has condemned the introduction of new,...
Prize milker - embryos destined for global market
AN Australian-Irish partnership has pounced to pay a national breed...
Local News
Hosking will step down as VFF president
BRETT Hosking has this afternoon told Victorian Farmers' Federation...
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
Quartet powers to championship berth
EAST Loddon P-12 College enjoyed outstanding success at the Loddon Mallee Regional School Swimming Championships,...
22 March, 2026
Local News
History makers the first in three-way monthly honours
THE Loddon Herald Sports Star of the Year award has seen three...
Local News
Bridgey bullish about young crop hopes
BRIDGEWATER and Macorna have got through their first practice matches...
Early lead seals ‘upset’ title
MINCHA West has denied fierce rivals Calvil North to win the Loddon...