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SUMMER READING - NOEL’S INK AND WIT ARE BACK!
‘Killer’ cartoonist tells Chris Earl how his passion’s been re-ignited
15 January, 2026
General News
Coliban says water still safe, stations remain off air
Treatment processes for water supplies to Inglewood and Bridgewater have been made but water is still safe to drink,...
11 January, 2026
Local News
Replacement coach service will stop at Pyramid Hill
V/Line will operate a limited coach replacement service tomorrow, Sunday...
Local News
State-wide total fire ban extended to Sunday
Tomorrow, Sunday January 11, has been declared a day of total fire ban...
Local News
State of Disaster declared in fire-hit areas
The Victorian Government has declared a state of disaster in 18...
Politics & Council
Gift of giving in our towns every day of the year
Loddon Mayor Dan Straub reflects on 2025
1 January, 2026
Local News
Mining inquiry will discuss social licence
MALLEE residents are being encouraged to have their say informed by...
Leak issues keep two pools shut
LEAKS will keep Pyramid Hill’s intermediate and toddler swimming pools...
Volunteers tax fight continue
Volunteers want to do their job safely and effectively, but ageing...
Agriculture
MARKET SUMMARY, PRICES: Lighter offering at first sale of year
The new selling year opened with a relatively small yarding of 9900 lambs and 4800 sheep at Bendigo on Monday.
5 January, 2026
Local News
New studs will be part of Merino field day
TWO new studs will be part of the 2026 Loddon Valley Merino Field Days...
Fiano flavours finds success
WINE from the grapes of an “up and coming” variety in the region has...
Developer’s fresh start on Derby design path
DEVELOPERS of a second Loddon solar farm to receive Federal Government...
Real Estate
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre former Turners Crossing vineyard went under the...
1 December, 2025
A well-presented family home
172 Sebastian Road, Bridgewater Beds 3 Bath 3 39.94 acres Agent James...
Local News
Korong Vale’s rural retreat
A CLASSIC country cottage with modern comforts. Find tranquillity in the...
Local News
Long-held three look for owners
WEEKS after a Loddon farm sold for the first time in 150 years at a...
Arts
SUMMER READING Just a country boy! Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
13 January, 2026
SUMMER READING: Bill going with the flow
Inglewood artist Bill Offord talks about his journey
Local News
FLOODING BACK Stories shared and inspired
ROADS can be repaired in time, halls cleaned and quickly back in use,...
FLOATING DUCKS
MORE THAN 1500 rubber ducks were flushed down Boort’s Godfrey Street...
Feature Profiles
SUMMER READING Business that started in a tent
Ken Arnold looks at the origins of a famous name in business
14 January, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING Murray's memories of growing up in the Vale
A recent Loddon Herald feature on the glory days of trains stopping in...
Local News
SUMMER HEADING Lindsay was the leader of the band
On the 50th anniversary of the Wedderburn Oldtimers' debut, we look at...
Local News
SUMMER READING In parcels of comfort
Ken Arnold writes about efforts on the home front in World War One
Sport
SUMMER READING Champion of many titles
The Loddon Herald’s Gary Walsh sits down with golfing legend Andrew Kane whose name appears on cups, shields and...
13 January, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING Etched in cricket history
Halcyon days are long gone the the memories of these clubs live on
Local News
PART 2: The sports stories of 2025
A look at selected highlights from the Loddon Herald between July and...
Local News
SUMMER READING: Susie’s sporting spirit
WHEN Susie Lockhart was at primary school, she was sent to the...