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New rules on dangerous goods will come into force this month
FARMERS are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety visits and practical resources available through the Victorian Farmers’ Federation’s Making Our Farms Safer
19 July, 2026
General News
Windy Windy Windy Finish Finish Finish
They've made it! The postie bikes have arrived in Boulia, 11 days after setting off on Carter's Legacy Ride honouring...
16 July, 2026
VNI West on flight path
PLANES will fly the proposed VNI West renewable energy transmission line...
Colleen McCarthy and Lorna Booth were among members of Kooyoora Women’s Network to her guest speaker Jude Hannah (centre) at last week’s dinner in Bridgewater. LH PHOTO
Colleen McCarthy and Lorna Booth were among members of Kooyoora Women’s...
Museum visits turn over new leaf
MORE tourists are visiting Inglewood’s Eucalyptus Distillery Museum in a...
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
Eagles needing extra win
MAIDEN Gully’s push for a place in the finals is alive, but a tough run home will test the Eagles’ credentials.
18 July, 2026
A hard day around ring
CONDITIONS were bleak at Macorna last Saturday, with a strong and biting...
Serpentine News, Bridgewater News
The match that sets Mean Machine for hard task
AS TUNE ups go, Bridgewater’s 100-point win over Bears Lagoon Serpentine...
FUTURE MIX
THE LONG-TERM future of football and netball in central Victoria was...