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Full steam in final quarter
WEDDERBURN is reaping the benefits of a hard summer, with the Redbacks turning a 17-point lead at three-quarter time into a 51-point demolition of Birchip Watchem on Saturday.
8 May, 2026
General News
Water the vital ingredient in food production: McGavin
UNITED States fertiliser prices had been locked in at 2025 rates by Cobram Estate Olives but its Australian...
7 May, 2026
Service first: the medals came much later for Jack
JACK Soulsby didn’t care much for five medals awarded for his service in...
Efficiency in harvesting ancient fruit
SHAREHOLDERS in Australia’s largest olive oil producer converged on...
Bravery, mateship and gratitude
ANZAC Day was special day to remember and honour those who made the...
Politics & Council
Halt to VNI West under new Nationals' policy
CONTROVERSIAL renewable energy transmission line project VNI West will be stopped dead in its tracks if the Coalition...
7 May, 2026
Local News
It's official: Hosking gets Nationals' nod
BRETT Hosking tonight received the overwhelming vote of Nationals...
Reactive message fails a key test
BEFORE Mr Albanese was elected Prime Minister, The Nationals warned it...
Local News
Lew emerges as Murray Plains wild card
A FORMER senior Liberal Party official has emerged as a last-minute...
Agriculture
Supply stop: gun maintenance vital
MAINTENANCE of cactus stabbing guns has become more vital since the import halt of favoured weapon of weed warriors.
29 April, 2026
State can be strongest: MP
VICTRORIA would have the nartion’s strongest farmland protections under...
Pillars of protection: VFF plan to safeguard farms
A 20-point plan that demands all major parties commit to the strongest...
Biosecurity doubt despite VicGrid’s staff training
LANDOWNERS on the route of the controversial VNI West renewable energy...
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
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s festival in October.
23 April, 2026
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
CWA raises $3300 for bushfire relief appeal
A FUNDRAISER for Harcourt bushfire relief held at one of the region’s...
Wedderburn News, Inglewood News
History buffs seeking local insights
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in...
Feature Profiles
Over The Fence
Over the fence
Names a sign of true gratitude
DOTTED on war memorials and honour boards in our local communities are...
Local News
BUSINESS FEATURE: PATTERNS OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY
JUDE Hannah, born into the farming community outside Wedderburn, has...
Sport
Dogs with bite: What does one say?
PYRAMID Hill coach Jarrod Fitzpatrick didn’t know what to say to his players at half-time of their Loddon Valley...
8 May, 2026
Local News
Cooper part of quest for first win of season
Boort youngster Cooper Gooding has been again elevated to the seniors...
Bridgewater News, Newbridge News
River rivals confirm their picks
The big names are locked in for next month's Loddon Valley football...
Berrimal, Boort News, Inglewood News, Wedderburn News
BOORT played a Digger’s Amborse on Saturday.
BOORT played a Digger’s Amborse on Saturday.