Latest News
Roads still remain a major grizzle
BLAME for the poor state of highways and major roads in Loddon Shire continued to be directed at the local council, according to the customer satisfaction survey.
21 June, 2026
General News
MP wants to be ‘good witch’
PROTESTER arriving at Sunday’s rally were greeted with another placard...
Transparency ‘lacking on where tax spent’
VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation has accused the Government of failing to...
Loud chants with one message.
ANGRY firies and farmers have upped their ante against Premier Jacinta...
Politics & Council
Oh, the irony! Blackspot town in the spotlight
SMALL towns are usually overlooked ... not a lot people to worry about and barely a change in their voting patterns...
19 June, 2026
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a...
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...
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
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater and Inglewood.
19 June, 2026
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...
Loddon Shire News, Berrimal, Boort News
RUNNING IN THE USA
TWO Boort teenagers are heading for the US in September to launch their...
Sport
Newbridge News, Bridgewater News
FIRST PICTURES: Stars arrives at Riverside Oval
GARY Ablett junior and Nick Dal Santo are donning their "new" club...
Percentage paves way
IN A SEASON where percentage is likely to play a huge part in the A...
Tight tussel for top spot
BOORT and Birchip Watchem are in a desperately tight race for second...