General News
Energy fury disrupts group talks
FARMER fury with VicGrid’s consultation processes has boiled over.
24 June, 2026
Wedderburn News, Bridgewater News
Vacant shop will be transferred into visitor gateway, produce hub
LODDON Shire will spend $300,000 to turn an empty Bridgewater shop into...
Lois posts final record
A PHENOMENAL era in Australian postal history is about to end.
Final surge to keep doors open
A MAJOR community push to gain financial backing to buy Inglewood’s last...
Politics & Council
Oh, the irony! Blackspot town in the spotlight
SMALL towns are usually overlooked ... not a lot people to worry about and barely a change in their voting patterns...
19 June, 2026
Reshuffle means promotion for MP
NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad has been promoted in a...
The wait begins for candidate lock-ins.
ONE Nation could name its candidates within weeks to contest crucial...
Straight talkers are earning voter favour
FROM football grounds to the footpaths in Loddon communities, there’s...
Agriculture
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
TERRICK West Poll Merino Stud’s Claire McGauchie was on the judgng panel at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and last...
12 June, 2026
Routine meeting turns sour as VicGrid leaves farmers unheard again
A ROUTINE community meeting involving VicGrid and Buloke and Northern...
Research backs taking dingoes off endangered list, says VFF
DINGOES should be immediately removed from Victoria’s threatened species...
Farmers fired up
TENSIONS surrounding proposed renewable projects across the Wimmera and...
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
Best-selling author will headline fest.
NEW York Times best-selling author of crime thrillers Ella Marney will headline the biennial Boort District School...
17 June, 2026
Inclusion in art
THE IDAHOBIT Tiny Art Show encourages all people, not just artists, to...
Trail looks to sky with program hint
LODDON Valley Arts Trail is plotting big surprises for this year’s...
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
ANNE Grogan has taken out top prize in the inaugural Boortanica Art Awards
Feature Profiles
Growth Zones , More shops and Homes
BIG changes are on the horizon for key Loddon growth towns Bridgewater and Inglewood.
19 June, 2026
Arnold News, Loddon Shire News
Right royal makeover
CARMEN Scull is longing for the day she can walk through her new food...
Great times at the Empire State.
ANNE Marie Fiscalini knows more than a few stories about the pub that’s...
Loddon Shire News, Berrimal, Boort News
RUNNING IN THE USA
TWO Boort teenagers are heading for the US in September to launch their...
Sport
Welcoming opportunity comes knocking
DOZENS of Welcome to Inglewood bags are being distributed around town for new residents and visitors.
24 June, 2026
North Central Hockey
North Central Hockey
Newbridge News, Bridgewater News
FIRST PICTURES: Stars arrives at Riverside Oval
GARY Ablett junior and Nick Dal Santo are donning their "new" club...
Percentage paves way
IN A SEASON where percentage is likely to play a huge part in the A...