Latest News
Red tape steam: engine’s shift grinds to halt
THE cost of building an annexe to house the last surviving Cliff and Bunting traction steam engine has more than doubled with red tape blamed for project delays.
13 July, 2026
General News
The weather trinity
A WEEK of frosts have added another touch of winter to mornings across the Loddon this week.
12 July, 2026
Different maps, but the same coverage
TELSTRA says its mobile coverage of the region remains unchanged after...
Local News
CARTER'S LEGACY RIDE - Hey mate, you okay - asks chopper pilot
Tumbles and dodging pothole as a chopper lands to check riders okay....
Posting a real legacy
RIDERS have set off from Bendigo bound for Boulia in Queensland on a...
Politics & Council
Growing pains and visionary hopes
THE tail end of the 20th century was not exactly kind to smaller towns across Victoria.
8 July, 2026
Libs enter campaign
A SKIPTON farmer has been unveiled as the Liberal Party candidate in the...
Wright wants seat with ‘independent advantage’
FIRST-TIME political candidate Liz Wright wants local representation for...
Make real rural visits - Mayor
MAYOR Dan Straub wants Victoria’s political leaders to visit Loddon...
Agriculture
Sheep and Lamb
BENDIGO Livestock Exchange recorded one of its smallest yardings in decades on Monday with limited winter supplies...
12 July, 2026
VFF asks: What’s the action from Basin report?
MURRAY Darling Basin Authority must now reveal what it intended to...
Studs bring home top state prizes
THE prized Wurrook Cup for fine wool aggregate at the Victorian Sheep...
Clip packs a pleasing accolade
GREG and Cat Whinfield were stoked last week in Deniliquin when their...
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
Painful points pile pressure
WITH percentage likely to play a part in deciding who plays finals this season, Newbridge’s inaccuracy in its win...
12 July, 2026
The Oracle
ONCE again, round 13 games will test the tipsters, as quite a few...
Ruck star ruled out of medal contention
MACORNA’S star ruckman Matt Colak has been declared ineligible to win...
Full fitness push: charting path to the finals
WHEN North Central sport resumes on Saturday after the season’s final...