Latest News
It’s over for Mellington
BEARS Lagoon Serpentine full-forward Josh Mellington won’t play this season.
17 July, 2026
General News
Museum visits turn over new leaf
MORE tourists are visiting Inglewood’s Eucalyptus Distillery Museum in a boost to Loddon tourism.
16 July, 2026
Golden spuds warm winter
FOUR of the world’s most famous gold nuggets - all found within a quick...
Wedderburn News, Loddon Shire News
Let’s work on welcome
PASSIONATE people in the Wedderburn community were needed to shape a new...
Local News
Sipping a soothing cuppa from the China
Owen Rule checks in at the end of Day 10 of Carter's Legacy Ride on...
Politics & Council
Finances are heart of growing rural fears
AS WE head towards the November state election, Victorians have an important choice.
14 July, 2026
Local News
Coalition commits $5 billion to fix country roads
THE Coalition today has announced it will create a $5 billion fund to be...
Growing pains and visionary hopes
THE tail end of the 20th century was not exactly kind to smaller towns...
Libs enter campaign
A SKIPTON farmer has been unveiled as the Liberal Party candidate in the...
Agriculture
Call goes out for summer firies
FOREST Fire Management Victoria has started its recruitment of seasonal firefighters.
16 July, 2026
IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
Low allocation to start the next irrigation season
A THREE per cent high-reliability water share will open the Loddon...
Inglewood News, Wedderburn Junction News, Loddon Shire News
The warriors tackle weeds on the mount
WEEDS have been removed and wheel cactus stabbed at Mount Korong over...
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
Wind blows for Blues
INGLEWOOD completed the double over Macorna last Saturday, with the Woodies handing former coach Fergus Payne just a...
16 July, 2026
PB has Carly on top of world
FROM not finishing and being left stricken on a Ballarat road to a...
’Gower sticks with same wicket
AFTER flirting with a move to the Emu Valley Cricket Association,...
Cleo attracts eye of state selectors
YOUNG Boort hockey star Cleo Velleley has been asked to try out for the...