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The great child care cash 'con'
FEDERAL Government money promised to boost childcare in Loddon has been syphoned to pay for a centre already opened.
27 February, 2026
General News
Man arrested after air wing search
AN Inglewood man has been charged after police air wing tracked a stolen car through Bendigo suburbs overnight.
26 February, 2026
Local News
Emergency services spread preparedness message
COMMUNITY preparedness for disasters and emergencies has been...
Crossing construction out to tender ‘within weeks’
DEPARTMENT of Transport and Planning will call tenders to construct...
Old mine site cleared of rust and rubbish
VOLUNTEERS from the Prospectors and Miners Association Victoria have...
Politics & Council
Feds promised $5m, now state grabs cash for child centre already built
THE State Government has taken a $5 million pledge of federal funding for a child care centre in the Loddon Shire to...
24 February, 2026
Get the balance right, says Fitzgerald after DPC briefing
FUTURE use and management of Lake Boort should be pragmatic in balancing...
Local News
Town’s new signs of heritage connecting with visitors
REFRESHED signage is popping up in Loddon towns telling local stories in...
Local News
Cash injection push to ‘solve pothole riddle’
REGIONAL areas continues to be riddled by new potholes, Victorian...
Agriculture
Eight awarded industry scholarships
EIGHT aspiring agriculture students from across the region have been recognised with scholarships celebrating their...
26 February, 2026
Cod fingerlings released at Fernihurst Weir
MURRAY Cod fingerlings have been released into the Loddon River at...
Local News
Water share warning as reservoirs drop
OPENING new season determinations in the Loddon irrigation systems are...
Local News
Basin review needs local knowledge
A REVIEW of the Murray Darling Basin Plan must have an insight into how...
Real Estate
Bidding misses reserve price at ex-vineyard auction
BIDDING failed to match strong pre-sale interest when the 219-acre former Turners Crossing vineyard went under the...
1 December, 2025
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...
Local News
Long-held three look for owners
WEEKS after a Loddon farm sold for the first time in 150 years at a...
Arts
Man with the major vision revels in opening
TERRY Wood says it’s the best idea ever - creating a show where artists can display their works, engaging a communty...
23 February, 2026
Jarklin News, Pyramid Hill News
Stroke of genius: Sarah brushes with inspiration
THE PATTERN from a porcelain jug and inspiration from a couture costume...
Students are diggng digital creativity
SOUTH Korean singers Kim Hyun-joong and Rui will be starring at Pyramid...
Historical hall trowel returned back to Wedderburn
THE TROWEL used to lay the foundation stone of Wedderburn’s new...
Feature Profiles
Local Knowledge Making a Difference: Gabby is the Talk of the Town, Green Pesty’s Loddon Mallee Technician
AS THE weather warms across the Loddon Mallee, many locals are starting to notice an increase in unwanted visitors...
21 January, 2026
Local News
SUMMER READING - JOURNEY OF GROWTH
Loddon’s three 2025 leadership program graduates reflect on their year...
Local News
SUMMER READING Bouts and battles
Sporting times on the goldfields
SUMMER READING - NOEL’S INK AND WIT ARE BACK!
‘Killer’ cartoonist tells Chris Earl how his passion’s been re-ignited
Sport
Mother and son: champions together
A RARE family double has been claimed at Calivil Bowls Club.
22 February, 2026
Local News
Northern clubs will join community day action
PYRAMID Hill’s annual Community Practice Match Series will feature North...
Local News
Kilby, 14, jumps for gold on international ski stage
BRIDGEWATER junior Harry Kilby has brought home the Under 14 ski jumping...
Local News
Golden memories flow from old flag stars
ROBERT Asquith had memories to share in stories and smiles when Boort...