Latest News
$200k already handed over in new energy community help
DEVELOPERS behind the planned 164-turbine wind farm at Meering West say they have already given more than $200,000 of support to Loddon and Gannawarra communities.
28 July, 2026
General News
Ambos on the road 21 years
AMBULANCE community officers have been joined by residents and the community for a double celebration in Wedderburn.
27 July, 2026
Loddon Shire News, Bridgewater News, Newbridge News
Poor roads blamed on ‘half-priced funding’
CRUMBLING, cracking and pot-holed Loddon roads highlighted country...
Wind farmers rule out data connections
AT LEAST two renewable energy companies planning wind and solar farms in...
Just Grand
MAJOR accolades have been won by Loddon Valley’s Merino studs at the...
Politics & Council
Allan fighting for political life
PREMIER and Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan in the fight of her 27-year life in State Parliament.
27 July, 2026
Local News
No class Thursday - teachers strike
TEACHERS will strike tomorrow for the second time this year with...
Persuasive plea lost on minister
STICK to the script and hope the criticism goes away.
Fire tax fight far from over
COMMUNITIES have been urged not to give up the fight a year after the...
Agriculture
Studs call in family hands
MULTIPLE sections being judged at the same time on the long green mat of the Bendigo Exhibition Centre saw all hands...
26 July, 2026
Norm’s clip just fleece-tastic!
NORM Weir has taken out the Victorian championship at the Australian...
Ewes shuffled up line in fine finish to big section
TERRICK West Poll Merinos has been awarded the double in the March-shorn...
Loddon Shire News, Serpentine News
Tradition blends data at sheep classing day
STUD, commercial and unclassed ewes went before the eyes of Merino...
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
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art space studio, new venues, more music, and an...
22 July, 2026
Over the fence
Over the fence
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...
Feature Profiles
Joy of packing a parachute
MY WIFE and I own an old parachute which has been used for decades to play games at picnics, birthday parties and...
26 July, 2026
Putting trust in the locals
ON A freezing Monday morning, I arrived at Ergo + Mane on Main Street,...
Bill guides journey to financial health
HELLO, Loddon Shire. My name is Bill Singh, and I’m the proud owner of...
Warmth from sun heats up Solstice
BRRR!! The last three weeks or so has impacted us with the coldest...
Sport
Golfers honour McDougal
ALISTER McDougal was presented with life membership to the Boort Golf Club on the final day of the club’s annual...
26 July, 2026
Explosion! Beating pressure
WEDDERBURN pumped through the goals in a powerhouse third term against...
Hopes on heroes to bring out new spirit
BOORT coach Andrew Rutley is clinging on to his side’s slimmest of...
Promoting youngsters a sign of future faith
BOORT’S hopes of a double chance in the A Grade netball finals are...