General News
19 February, 2026
Looking back at news five years ago
From the annals of the Loddon Herald in 2021

THE 150th Rheola Charity Carnival celebrations were to be put on hold for another year as government restriction’s limited community events.
DUCK hunters fear for the future of the recreational activity after the State Government imposed new limits for the 2021 season. The season has been cut from 12 weeks to just 20 days and shooters limited to two birds a day.
A COMMUNITY survey on mental health during COVID will help guide strategies to keep people connected. Loddon Shire’s director community wellbeing Wendy Gladman said the survey throughout February was important for receiving community feedback.
Judy Parker and Chris Hatcher took out their first Boort tennis A Grade mixed championship defeating Kristen and Nathan Gooding