Latest News
Snagging the big tastes of barbecue
BUDDING Boort barbecue connoisseur sare the brains behind a new sausage flavour expanding backyard taste buds this summer.
15 October, 2026
General News
VIGILANCE CALL AFTER STOCK THEFTS
POLICE are investigating the reported theft of cattle and sheep in the Loddon.
12 October, 2026
Header jackknifes on busy road
A DRIVER has escaped uninjured after a truck and header comb jackknifed...
It's show day celebrating rural life
BOORT Park is set for the Loddon Shire’s only agricultural show on...
Forum on rural aged care in Wedderburn today
THE realities of ageing in a rural community will be shared with...
Politics & Council
The proxy candidate: Neighbour sent to forum
DONNA Buxton sent a neighbouring seat candidate to a Ripon election forum.
13 October, 2026
Local News
Don’t expect promises before polling day
ONE Nation has dodged questions on whether its state election policies...
Local News
Lift standard of road repairs
FARMERS want at least another $2 billion added to road funding...
Submission scramble on wind farm environment application
OPPONENTS of the proposed Macorna wind farm spent the last week...
Agriculture
River environmental flows begin to roll
ENVIRONMENTAL water releases have started on the Loddon River this week with the timing of last week’s rain “right to...
14 October, 2026
Shearing shed talks on new wool standard
THE shearing shed at next week’s Elmore Machinery Field Days will aim to...
Salisbury West News, Inglewood News
Anniversary tour has ideas
SALISBURY West Landcare Group, a member of the Loddon Plains Landcare...
Changes in conditions in focus
MORE than 500 farmers attended BCG’s Main Field Day at Curyo where an...
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
Country connection casts the vibe
ANOTHER Hugh O’Brien comedy, another hit performance by the Loddon’s comedic cast from BBAC productions.
14 October, 2026
Geoff’s trees stand tall at eucy show
TREES real and imagined have seen Bendigo artist Col Brown scoop the top...
IN THE MARKET SWING
TOBIE and Craig Smith came south in March, stopped in Wedderburn and...
Red carpet will roll to (N)Hill
CELEBRATIONS next month will again have Pyramid Hill starring on the...
Feature Profiles
SMASHING GOOD DAY
WHEN Wedderburn’s 21 senior players came crashing through the banner at Lord Nelson Park on Saturday, they signaled...
1 October, 2026
FROM LOCAL CONVERSATION TO NEW HOUSING POSSIBILITIES
ReadyNest and Newbridge General Store explore a local approach to...
Everything in the hands of an icon
MANY of the great cities of the world have their own iconic landmarks –...
GROWING DREAM FOR A ‘CORNER STORE’
BIANCA Rothacker turned Bridgewater into a green thumb destination when...
Sport
Award double to league rising star
RUCKMAN Matt Colak has taken out Macorna’s best and fairest award in his first season at the club.
11 October, 2026
Local News
Clinic creates fun times at course
INGLEWOOD Golf Club hosted another successful golf clinic during the...
Local News
The teams making up new look association
WITH three new clubs joining the Upper Loddon Cricket Association this...
Local News
Off to good pennant start
BRIDGEWATER’S Goldfields side started its pennant bowls season at...