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Lost and found find a new home
THE first temporary residents of Loddon Shire’s new animal pound have arrived.
7 September, 2026
General News
New plan has impacts on energy radar
VICGRID says an evolving energy market and community feedback have shaped the new Victorian Transmission Plan...
6 September, 2026
An early hint of spring has seen Thomas Rochester, Natalia Daud, Isla Rochester and Tyler Cook tending flowers and vegetables in the garden this week at Inglewood Primary School. LH PHOTO
An early hint of spring has seen Thomas Rochester, Natalia Daud, Isla...
BOOK Week is being celebrated at Loddon schools last week and again tomorrow.
BOOK Week is being celebrated at Loddon schools last week and again...
Centre’s virtual approval
DINGEE Bush Nursing Centre’s re-accreditation is a reflection the...
Politics & Council
Coalition's 'good road news' for councils
COUNTRY Victorian mayor will be celebrating in Echuca tomorrow September 4 when the Coalition unveils its election...
3 September, 2026
ONE COUNCILS CALLS FOR FINES TO BE SCRAPPED
BULOKE Shire Council wants fines given to farmers refusing access for...
BUYBACK TARGET PUTS PRESSURE IN IRRIGATORS
THE Federal Government’s latest $430 million Murray-Darling Basin water...
Candidate mayor will stay in role
ONE Nation’s candidate in Murray Plains, Garner Smith, says he will...
Agriculture
‘Sell out’ sale average price jumps $1000
A WIMMERA stud paid a top price of $11,000 at Friday’s Willera Merinos on-property ram sale.
6 September, 2026
Profit dives in off year
COBRAM Estate Olives has seen its profit almost halved despite modest...
MORE THAN JUST A HOUSEWIFE
WHEN Deb Hancock, the owner of the Fat Butcher in Inglewood, begins her...
Stud’s ram price surge
A BUOYANT market saw the average price at Kedleston Park’s on-property...
Real Estate
Rezoning move could land owners in windfall tax net
POTENTIAL rezoning of land in Bridgewater and Inglewood will not consider risks for owners being hit with windfall...
25 August, 2026
‘Commitment is there’
ON A HIGH after confirmation that it would play in the Bendigo league...
There until the last game
A SEASON that began with a roar from the Macorna Tigers ended with a...
Fernihurst News, Loddon Shire News
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
Arts
Over the Fence
BRADLEY of Boort has kept things clean this week with his Tremendous Sign. Probably inspired by the heavy frosts...
2 August, 2026
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic...
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
Feature Profiles
Everything in the hands of an icon
MANY of the great cities of the world have their own iconic landmarks – for example, the Harbour bridge in Sydney,...
1 September, 2026
GROWING DREAM FOR A ‘CORNER STORE’
BIANCA Rothacker turned Bridgewater into a green thumb destination when...
From apprentice to business owner, Luke’s now looking at expansion
DURING sowing and harvest, time is everything. Day or night, farmers...
Wilson encounter with the legendary Jackson
BRIAN Wilson knocked off some decent players when he claimed the...
Sport
Potter pipped on home court at regional tournament
THE 2026 Murray Valley Croquet Association golf croquet tournament was hosted by the Boort club last weekend.
6 September, 2026
It’s meant to be: Machine’s fourth crack at Maroons
BRIDGEWATER’S A Grade netball side will be hoping it’s fourth time lucky...
Berrimal, Boort News, Wedderburn News
Pies live for another day- Photo GALLERY.
BOORT came out firing in its cut-throat North Central netball A Grade...
Inglewood News, Bridgewater News
In the hunt to be crowned champions
UNBEATEN Bridgewater is through to the reserves grand final after a...