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Calls for nominations in three seats
THE National Party will open pre-selection nominations in Ripon, Murray Plains and Bendigo East on Tuesday.
1 April, 2026
General News
Coalition chief denies link to shoot protests
POLICE are investigating reports of farm fences being cut and duck hunter boats daubed with graffiti in the hours...
31 March, 2026
Fuel watch alert after diesel haul
POLICE are investigating the theft of diesel from an excavator in the...
Local News
Autumn the time to come and play
A NEW campaign promoting the Loddon and Bendigo region as an autumn...
Three active CFA brigade generations
Meet the family continuing a tradition
Politics & Council
Shire has ‘benefit ready’ renewable project strategy
NINE regional councils want to maximise benefits and minimise community impacts of State Government-approved...
30 March, 2026
Local News
Students stay home as teachers strike
CLASSES were cancelled at many Loddon schools on Tuesday as dozens of...
Local News
Navigating new school year
AS WE settle into the new school year, families right across the Loddon...
Local News
Renewed push to lower licence afge
RENEWED calls for the State Government to reduce the probationary...
Agriculture
New Europe trade deal 'bad news for farmers'
FARMERS fear they have been sold out and will be the big losers in a free-trade agreement signed this week between...
30 March, 2026
Local News
Basin voices talk plan improvements
MURRAY River Group of Councils joined around 200 leaders from across the...
Local News
$1000 fines on animal cruelty counts
TWO Loddon 62-year-olds have been convicted on an animal cruelty charge.
Local News
Farmers geared for sowing as fuel fears rise, rain falls
SOIL on Loddon farms has had a handy soaking after rain overnight last week
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
History buffs seeking local insights
VOLUNTEERS from the Charlton Golden Grains Museum spent a day in Wedderburn last week experiencing local history.
31 March, 2026
Women will meet and raise voice of relief
COUNTRY Women’s Association members from Melbourne will join their rural...
Show of stature attracts strong Hill following
INCREASED prizemoney had catapulted Pyramid Hill’s Major’s Vision’s Art...
Deb goes solo with first exhibition at her old home town gallery
FORMER Wedderburn resident Deb Bradley has launched her first solo art...
Feature Profiles
Relaxed nights bring praise
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has again highlighted the serious impact of mental health...
30 March, 2026
Local News
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...
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
Sport
Club veteran presented with region’s top monthly award
BEV Taig has been presented with the Bendigo Playing Area’s bowler of the year award for March.
28 March, 2026
Marmal sneaks home on games in tense grand final
MARMAL has taken out the Boort Lawn Tennis Club premiership in a...
Rhianon zips to early lead in rally championship
WEDDERBURN’S Rhianon Gelsomino is leading the American Rally Association...
Players and umpires are pumped: community practice matches at Pyramid today
PYRAMID Hill Football Netball Club will host its sixth community day on...