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Different maps, but the same coverage
TELSTRA says its mobile coverage of the region remains unchanged after new rules from last week requiring maps showing real service levels.
12 July, 2026
General News
CARTER'S LEGACY RIDE - Hey mate, you okay - asks chopper pilot
Tumbles and dodging pothole as a chopper lands to check riders okay. Owen Rule is on his postie bike for Carter's...
10 July, 2026
Posting a real legacy
RIDERS have set off from Bendigo bound for Boulia in Queensland on a...
Neighbour claims he will be ‘heavily, negatively impacted’ by project
TYLER Nelson fears the Meering West wind farm will impact his Leaghur...
Local News
Carter's Legacy Ride - Refilling the fuel bladder
Postie bike rider Owen Rule checks in from Enngonia after the crew...
Politics & Council
Growing pains and visionary hopes
THE tail end of the 20th century was not exactly kind to smaller towns across Victoria.
8 July, 2026
Libs enter campaign
A SKIPTON farmer has been unveiled as the Liberal Party candidate in the...
Wright wants seat with ‘independent advantage’
FIRST-TIME political candidate Liz Wright wants local representation for...
Make real rural visits - Mayor
MAYOR Dan Straub wants Victoria’s political leaders to visit Loddon...
Agriculture
VFF asks: What’s the action from Basin report?
MURRAY Darling Basin Authority must now reveal what it intended to recommend after the release of the 2026 What We...
9 July, 2026
Studs bring home top state prizes
THE prized Wurrook Cup for fine wool aggregate at the Victorian Sheep...
Clip packs a pleasing accolade
GREG and Cat Whinfield were stoked last week in Deniliquin when their...
‘Metro’ data water fears
THE STATE’S $25 billion agriculture sector must not be forgotten in the...
Real Estate
Bidders fail to reach Coniston reserve
A 412-ACRE Fernihurst property was passed in at auction last Thursday.
12 June, 2026
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre...
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...
Arts
Loddon Shire News, Inglewood News
Double dose: four seasons in one day
INGLEWOOD will take centre stage when the Keys of Gold Classical Music...
Berrimal, Boort News, Loddon Shire News
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will...
Inclusion in art
THE IDAHOBIT Tiny Art Show encourages all people, not just artists, to...
Feature Profiles
Bill guides journey to financial health
HELLO, Loddon Shire. My name is Bill Singh, and I’m the proud owner of Calibrated Accounting and Taxation Services,...
9 July, 2026
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest...
Bridgewater News, Inglewood News
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater...
Arnold News, Loddon Shire News
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food...
Sport
Full fitness push: charting path to the finals
WHEN North Central sport resumes on Saturday after the season’s final league-wide bye, teams face a seven-match...
11 July, 2026
Demons match leaders in fourth quarter
CALIVIL has been like a racehorse stuck in the starting gates this...
Bridgewater News, Inglewood News
The plan falls in place for Mean Machine
BRIDGEWATER has surged into second place on the Loddon Valley A Grade...
THE MAGIC NUMBERTHE MAGIC NUMBER
LODDON Valley clubs may be heading for a split decision when voting on...