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Singin’ blues among the gum trees
SITTING around a campfire on a hillside with views over a newly-planted eucalypt forest towards Mount Kooyoora, Tim and Mel Fitzgerald hatched a plan.
18 August, 2026
General News
SPILLING OVER
RAIN forecasts lacked precision to manage river flows, Goulburn Murray...
The secret’s out! New brochure lifts Loddon lid
A NEW tourist guide unveiling the secrets of Loddon will be launched today.
George hailed a great volunteer
GEORGE Filev has been praised for embracing and championing the Country...
Politics & Council
Navigating energy farm fund quandary
LAST week the councillors met at Pyramid Hill Community centre for an energy and resource briefing.
17 August, 2026
Local News
Fully gawn! Allan quits Parliament
Jacinta Allan will not contest November's state election, the former...
Early eight on One Nation ticket but country seat wait continues
RURAL and regional electorates could be waiting another month before One...
Reshuffle reset calls on key rural gripes
WEEK-OLD Premier Ben Carroll and his new ministers are facing calls to...
Agriculture
Ram season off to a flyer
THE on-property merino ram sale season has had a strong start with a 90 per cent clearance and the average price up...
17 August, 2026
Linking producers with tourists
TRAVELLING across Loddon Shire continues to surprise me. Every business...
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey.
Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud’s Lachie Bailey was among the blue ribbons...
‘Off year’ harvest will meet 2027 sales plan
AN “off year” harvest has seen Cobram Estate Olives mill more than...
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
Over the Fence
BRADLEY of Boort has kept things clean this week with his Tremendous Sign. Probably inspired by the heavy frosts...
2 August, 2026
Finer notes ring out classical tunes
CLASSICAL music enthusiasts were warmed by performances in two historic...
Galloping along the trail
THE PREMIERE of music inspired by deep space, the opening of an art...
Over the fence
Over the fence
Feature Profiles
Wilson encounter with the legendary Jackson
BRIAN Wilson knocked off some decent players when he claimed the Brownlow Medal while playing for Melbourne in 1982.
17 August, 2026
Braden in US fire team
TWO-DECADE forest firefighter Braden Pearce has been sent to the United...
Joy of packing a parachute
MY WIFE and I own an old parachute which has been used for decades to...
Putting trust in the locals
ON A freezing Monday morning, I arrived at Ergo + Mane on Main Street,...
Sport
Loddon Herald Welcomes La Trobe Journalism Intern Alex Whewell
FOR the next six weeks, third year La Trobe University media and communications student Alex Whewell is on internship...
17 August, 2026
Rod’s efforts are recognised
Club captain Jason Deller presented Rod Wilkinson with life membership...
Teenage senior regular in running for league’s Rising Star award
BRIDGEWATER’S Tyson Taylor, who at the age of 17 has managed to play 13...
Full-strength Dogs rampant
AN UNDERMANNED Macorna picked the wrong time to put in its worst...