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Looking back at news five years ago
From the annals of the Loddon Herald in 2021
19 February, 2026
General News
VicGrid puts brakes on energy zone talk
THE State Government has halted official consultations on its proposed renewable energy zones.
18 February, 2026
Local News
Bidders smitten with good oil
A RACK of old motor oil bottles sent bidders into a frenzy at a...
Lake Boort: 2022 plan had access vision
A MASTERPLAN for future management of Lake Boort scar trees released in...
Not us! Parks Victoria passes on lake fire prevention work
THE manager of Lake Boort has handballed fire risk assessment at the...
Politics & Council
Get the balance right, says Fitzgerald after DPC briefing
FUTURE use and management of Lake Boort should be pragmatic in balancing competing views, said Loddon Shire chief...
17 February, 2026
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...
Local News
Be open, welcome scrutiny and share every step of the way
BIG city influences and ideas are now playing out in Loddon communities.
Agriculture
Graduate appointments strengthen cropping group research team
BIRCHIP Cropping Group has strengthened its agronomy team with two new appointments.
12 February, 2026
Local News
Ben’s grand Tandarra time at Dairy Week
TANDARRA dairy cattle breeder Ben Govett has been the star of the brown...
Rock crusher puts crops on paddocks
DALE McCoy might describe the family’s farm as situated on more marginal...
Local News
Dairy breeds have week in the spotlight
TANDARRA’S Ben Govett has taken his Brown Swiss show team to...
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
Students are diggng digital creativity
SOUTH Korean singers Kim Hyun-joong and Rui will be starring at Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall when the town’s Major’s...
18 February, 2026
Historical hall trowel returned back to Wedderburn
THE TROWEL used to lay the foundation stone of Wedderburn’s new...
Local News
Record entries received for art show opening on Friday
INTERSTATE artists have added to the growing reputation of Pyramid...
Local News
All creatures great and small at gallery
QUIRKY creatures have gone on display at Wedderburn’s Coach House...
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
Ripper Reeves" Third in family to claim title
BRENDAN Reeves has the become third in his family to win the Victorian 2WD Rally Championship.
15 February, 2026
Local News
Tigers test waters with pre-season schedule
NEW LODDON Valley club Macorna and under-manned North Central side Boort...
Local News
Naughton back in key league role
EXPERIENCED sports administrator Laura Naughton will return to...
Local News
Ruth pipped in championship defence
NORTH Central bowls playing area’s top titles for 2025-2026 season have...