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Currie new BDH board chair
GREG Currie has been appointed chair of the Boort District Health board.
10 February, 2026
General News
Dupitjun: the ‘original name’ given to new early learning centre
HEADS are being scratched after the State Government quietly released the name of the Loddon Shire’s first child care...
9 February, 2026
Memories detected in garden decluttering
RELICS from Inglewood’s past have been unearthed during the local...
Local News
DJAARA says it backs duck ban intervention
BENDIGO-BASED Aboriginal corporation DJAARA has come out in support of a...
Local News
‘LIMITED LIFE’ SCAR TREE ALTERNATIVE LOBBED AS GOVERNMENT STARTS EVIDENCE CHASE
THE best Aboriginal scar trees should be removed from Lake Boort and...
Politics & Council
Be open, welcome scrutiny and share every step of the way
BIG city influences and ideas are now playing out in Loddon communities.
5 February, 2026
Local News
Council will oppose activist's duck ban bid
LODDON Shire will oppose a bid by First People’s Assembly member and...
Local News
Government coy on its leaked plans for Lake Boort
THE STATE Government says it is already consulting with the community on...
Local News
SECRET PLANS: Government document shows more lake, creek bans
HORSES, dogs and camping could be banned at Lake Boort and curbs put on...
Agriculture
Rock crusher puts crops on paddocks
DALE McCoy might describe the family’s farm as situated on more marginal country in central Victoria, however early...
5 February, 2026
Local News
Dairy breeds have week in the spotlight
TANDARRA’S Ben Govett has taken his Brown Swiss show team to...
Local News
Wellbeing infused with touch of levity away from farm
LODDON Plains — In the heart of our rural landscape, the health of the...
Local News
New options in farmer finance
FARMERS are increasingly taking up a new option in rural finance with...
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
Record entries received for art show opening on Friday
INTERSTATE artists have added to the growing reputation of Pyramid Hill’s annual Major’s Vision Art Show that opens...
9 February, 2026
Local News
All creatures great and small at gallery
QUIRKY creatures have gone on display at Wedderburn’s Coach House...
Local News
SUMMER READING Just a country boy! Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
Tom’s got his dreams in newest song
SUMMER READING: Bill going with the flow
Inglewood artist Bill Offord talks about his journey
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
SOCIAL SWIPERS DON’T GET IT, SAYS VETERAN VET
THE penetrating summer sun sent punters and patrons escaping to the air-conditioned comfort of Donaldson Park or...
8 February, 2026
Local News
Region’s top award has new format in 2026
THE Loddon Herald Sports Star of the Year award takes on a new format...
Local News
Will's Blazing glory at titles
WEDDERBURN College Year 9 student William Huismann (pictured) and his...
Local News
City quartet on country road
BOORT football club has looked to Melbourne suburban leagues to...