Sep 29, 20213 minRural enterprise confidenceBy CHRIS EARL FOR generations, agriculture has been the backbone of communities across the Loddon. That traditional mix of sheep, cattle...
Jun 30, 20212 minAdvocacy role emergesADVOCACY for workable child care models in the Loddon is expected to increase within weeks when Loddon Shire Council appoints a special...
Jun 30, 20213 minSeize moment for tomorrowBy CR WENDY MURPHY IN the past 18 months the word ‘normal’ has become a key word in our vocabulary. Terms such as ‘the new normal’ and...
Jun 16, 20213 minPhil's final countdownLODDON towns could be poised for a renaissance with new challenges for the region. Negotiating the State Government’s rate cap will not...
May 26, 20212 minCare petition launchesTHE CAMPAIGN for child care facilities across the Loddon has stepped up a notch. More than 100 people attended a public meeting on Sunday...
May 26, 20211 minSearch for new CEOTHE search has started for a new Loddon Shire chief executive officer. Phil Pinyon will retire in July after a 40-year career in local...
May 19, 20212 minMean but at a costSIX ROUNDS in and clear trendsetters have emerged in Loddon Valley football. Reigning premiers Mitiamo and the dominant side of the last...
May 19, 20212 minKey child care talksUPDATE LATEST: A public meeting will be held at Wedderburn College on Sunday, May 23, at 10am. DISCUSSIONS have started with key...
May 19, 20212 minAmbos 'need more resources'AMBULANCE response times across the Loddon have blown out and local MPs want an immediate boost to resources in the region. Ripon MP...
May 19, 20211 minBig game weekendSATURDAY’S trip to Calivil will have special significance for two Loddon Valley league stalwarts. Inglewood netballer Kristy Noonan will...
May 19, 20211 minLocal road boonTHE LODDON region has been given a $4.77 million boost in the Federal Budget. Phase 3 funding under the Local Roads and Community...
May 19, 20211 minSalute to volunteersCOMMUNITY members are being thanked and cele-brated across the Loddon this week - National Volunteers’ Week - for their amazing work as...
Apr 28, 20211 minCourageous ConnorBLUES’ ruckman Connor Logan on Saturday became the first Inglewood player to win the Eddie Harrison Memorial Medal. Awarded by umpires to...
Apr 28, 20211 minNew station openedTHE new Wedderburn police station would help maintain the tradition of police working closely with the community, Chief Commissioner...
Apr 21, 20212 minTreechangers drive pricesHOUSE prices in the Loddon have jumped more than $100,000 in three months. Latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria statistics have the...
Apr 7, 20212 minFlags flutteringFOOTBALL and netball seasons kick off Saturday across the Loddon. More than 18 months after the last official fixture, Loddon Valley...
Apr 7, 20212 minWalk, talk to see visionBy Cr Linda Jungwirth I WELCOME the opportunity to write a column regarding the Tarnagulla Ward every few months and am pleased to have...
Mar 24, 20211 minFriday night juniorsA FLEXIBLE draw for Loddon Valley league junior football will give players a game every week. League president Simon Tuohey yesterday...
Mar 24, 20211 minPolice statistics upREPORTED crime across the Loddon increased almost 20 per cent, according to figures released last week. Ripon MP Louise Staley said the...
Mar 17, 20212 minWinners in a washoutRAIN interrupted the Upper Loddon Cricket Association grand final on Saturday and handed the flag to Bridge- water. Only 30 overs were...