Loddon Herald

Bulldogs assert dominance to set up an epic encounter

PYRAMID Hill has set up another epic A Grade netball clash with reigning premiers Mitiamo after a hard-fought qualifying final win over Newbridge. The Maroons, who finished three games behind the Bulldogs after the home-and-away season, took it...

17 hours ago

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Sport

It’s moment of truth for Pies

Sport

BOORT will need to replicate its early-season form if it is to beat Sea Lake Nandaly in Saturday’s North Central football first semi-final at Birchip. The Magpies were top of the ladder after four rounds following massive wins over St Arnaud...

17 hours ago

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Sport

Skipper, defender face fitness tests

Sport

INGLEWOOD, already on its best run of form in more than 20 years, is likely to be strengthened by two key inclusions for Sunday’s first semi-final. Captain Nathan Angelino and key defender Cody Stobaus are expected to prove their fitness for the...

17 hours ago

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Sport

In pursuit of lucky 13

Sport

BRIDGEWATER is looking for lucky 13 this week against Marong in the Loddon Valley Football League second semi-final at Serpentine. If the Mean Machine can stretch its winning streak by another week, it will head into a grand final looking for...

17 hours ago

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Agriculture

Breeding for flock profitability: Kedleston Park ram sale Friday

Agriculture

RAMS from award-winning Calivil Merino stud Kedleston Park are boosting profitability for farmers across central Victoria and into New South Wales. John and Rosemary Humbert’s dual-purpose offering is recognised by graziers for genetics that...

21 Aug 2025

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News

Reader’s on the legal driving age

News

THE PUSH TO LOWER VICTORIA’S DRIVING AGE HAS SPARKED COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS. Bindi Long wrote: Why are other states 17, yet Victoria is 18. Aren’t we a country? Each state should have the same laws/Rules in my opinion. Less confusion when...

20 Aug 2025

By Loddon Herald

News

Missing link to tracking future

News

Rail revival has place in corridor growth, writes Chris Earl LOOK at government policies and there’s usually the mention in growth, development and service provision frameworks for good and accessible transport options. Looks good on paper but...

20 Aug 2025

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More than pulling weeds

News

WHEN many people hear the word Landcare, their first thoughts often go to tree-planting days and pulling weeds. Familiar activities that symbolize community effort and environmental stewardship. For some, that may be where their understanding ends...

20 Aug 2025

By Loddon Herald

News

Merino ram season off to good start

News

A LAST-MINUTE inclusion in Terrick West’s on-property Merino catalogue has topped the state’s opening ram auction of the year. Stud advisor Chris Bowman bought the opening lot for Craig and Tessa Johnston, Austral-Eden Merino stud (West Wyalong)...

20 Aug 2025

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Politics & Council

Seeing red: shire rate notice says blame government

Politics & Council

RATES notices with thick red boxes have started appearing in Loddon letterbox as the shire council rams home its message that it has been forced to collect the State Government’s controversial new emergency services tax. The tax is tipped to add...

19 Aug 2025

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Bulldogs assert dominance to set up an epic encounter

It’s moment of truth for Pies

Skipper, defender face fitness tests

In pursuit of lucky 13

Cockerell wins NCFL reserves best and fairest

Sport

BOORT has been given a fillip heading into North Central football finals with reserves forward Alex Cockerell taking out the league’s best-and-fairest award. In a late swoop, Cockerell shared the Goldsmith Trophy win on 15 votes with Sea Lake...

21 Aug 2025

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