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Muscles are pumping in final rounds
7 August, 2026
General News
Student model ‘must recognise reality of rural training’
PAID practical work placements for undergraduate pschology students has been welcomed as an important first step to...
6 August, 2026
New leader has been here
VICTORIA’S 50th premier Ben Carroll made a fleeting visit to Wedderburn...
Exhibition chance to etch out solo show
MOIRA Moody says making art is about “what you feel as you are creating...
Testing siren bypasses parts of Calder Highway
RESIDENTS in Woosang are raising concerns about the reliability of the ...
Politics & Council
Local farmer cops two fines
DINGWALL farmer Colin Fenton has this morning received two fines for blocking VicGrid access to his properties.
5 August, 2026
Tide of discontent started with tax
IT’S JUST 13 months ago that local MP Jacinta Allan ventured to the...
GAWN!
JACINTA Allan is expected to quit State Parliament at November’s...
Local News
Two ministers quit with local unfinished business
HEALTH and Ambulance Serrvices Minister Harriet Shing and Environment...
Agriculture
Sheep and Lambs
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange yarded increased numbers on Monday, with 5500 lambs and 5200 sheep offered in a mixed...
6 August, 2026
Women striving to thrive
CAMPBELLS Forest farmer Robyn Williams was one of the first to step...
Breeding brings client benefits
THE commodity prices attached to the mighty merino has the team at...
Farmers managing sheep, environment
TRAVELLING through Loddon Shire has become one of the greatest...
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
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
Moss moment in massive day for goals
WHEN a key forward kicks 25 goals, as Bridgewater coach Lachie Sharp did last Saturday, you’d think it wouldn’t leave...
6 August, 2026
Leagues name finals venues
BEARS Lagoon Serpentine will host this season’s Loddon Valley grand...
North Central Hockey
North Central Hockey
Magnitude of loss hurts
WEDDERBURN’S first loss for the season – a 10-goal thumping at the hands...