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Rohan to the box, Dal Santo takes spot
FORMER AFL stars on similar player points will now line up in Saturday's promotional rival round Loddon Valley football clash between Newbridge and Bridgewater after a late change
17 June, 2026
General News
New podiatrist joins the local centre team.
ALISON Leech is the new member of Nicole Hosking’s Loddon Podiatry team...
Heritage rescue close to completion
RESTORATION of the remaining section of Inglewood’s historic Jennings...
Firewood checks
VICTORIANS are being urged to ensure their firewood purchases this winter.
Politics & Council
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a reshuffle of the Coalition frontbench.
16 June, 2026
The wait begins for candidate lock-ins.
ONE Nation could name its candidates within weeks to contest crucial...
Straight talkers are earning voter favour
FROM football grounds to the footpaths in Loddon communities, there’s...
Local News
PHOTO GALLERY | STORY: Wilson's mixed bag reception at tax rally
Hundreds vow to take fight up to embattled Premier Jacinta Allan
Agriculture
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 at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and last...
12 June, 2026
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
Research backs taking dingoes off endangered list, says VFF
DINGOES should be immediately removed from Victoria’s threatened species...
Farmers fired up
TENSIONS surrounding proposed renewable projects across the Wimmera and...
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
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will headline the biennial Boort District School...
17 June, 2026
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...
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
Feature Profiles
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food forest picking fruit and nuts.
16 June, 2026
Great times at the Empire State.
ANNE Marie Fiscalini knows more than a few stories about the pub that’s...
Loddon Shire News, Berrimal, Boort News
RUNNING IN THE USA
TWO Boort teenagers are heading for the US in September to launch their...
Over the fence
Over the fence
Sport
New Blues eye switch template
MURRABIT Football Netball Club is shaping as a potential addition to the...
Woodies’ vintage form with quick play
A BOILOVER seemed to be on the cards early in Inglewood’s A Grade...
Champions created a special bond.
THE town was bubbling all the time and the team was the constant talk in...