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Creatives in third trail pitch

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AFTER a pandemic and floods, Loddon creatives are going for third time lucky to launch the shire’s first arts trail weekend. Tenar Dwyer has stepped up to encourage local artists to be part of the weekend arts showcase on October 7 and 8. “We...

26 Jul 2023

Theatre group wants to make new star

TALENT scouts are looking for the Loddon’s latest undiscovered stage star. BBAC Productions, the Boort, Buckrabanyule and Community amateur company billing itself as a group of crazy amateur actors, wants a man for a small but key role in its 2025...

Champion of land, birds

Judith Anne Crocker 18/10/1941 - 03/12/2024 JUDY grew up in Boort, daughter of Herbert and Merle Cable. Judy’s parents owned a farm west of Boort and Cables Garage at the intersection of Godfrey and Victoria Street. Judy started her education at...

Visitors just rave about our river

THE banks of the Loddon River have been lined with fans new and old lapping up fun in the water over the holiday season. Nadine Gray brought family and friends to Newbridge Recreation Reserve last weekend for birthday celebrations. From Geelong...

Storage sits at 40 per cent after dry months

GOULBURN Murray Water is predicting healthy supply availability despite the dry weather. Laanecoorie Reservoir is at 40 per cent capacity, holding 3260ML compared with 6790ML a year ago. Water distribution services general manager Warren Blyth said...

Stock flies out door at eucy museum, by gum

A STEADY stream of visitors has visited Inglewood’s Eucalyptus Distillery Museum over the Christmas-New Year break. Volunteers have stepped in to run the museum with committee president Jeff Hooley placing additional orders of stock to keep...

19 Jan 2025

Cobram Estate aims to double US stake

COBRAM Estate Olives is close to sealing a deal that could see it double the company’s grove footprint in the United States. Owners of the 3508-hectare grove at Boort with 1.24 million trees say the US deal would see more than 1500 hectares of...

19 Jan 2025

Vulnerable ‘target of energy developers’

RENEWABLE energy projects should not be on irrigated land used for intensive food production, an inquiry shaping Victoria’s transmission plan guidelines has been told. The final engagement report says feedback included negative experiences with...

19 Jan 2025

Code for merger? Coalition raises concerns

THE State Government has ruled out health service mergers but the Coalition claims the new health service networks are code for cuts. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh says Premier Allan’s “under the holiday radar” announcement last week of...

More flavour favourites for lake fiesta return

FLAVOURS of Loddon will unleash more taste-tempting fare when the year’s first gastronomy gathering is expected to see hundreds in Boort’s Nolen’s Park. The collective of local food trucks and producers, award winning wineries and craft...

Super health network to set new priorities

HOSPITAL chiefs will be called to a meeting within weeks after the State Government on Friday announced the creation of the Loddon Mallee Health Network. Inglewood and Boort are among 13 health services in the new network, including Bendigo. The...

Woodies tighten their grip

INGLEWOOD has strengthened its hold on top spot in Division 5 of the Bendigo bowls competition as the sport resumed on Monday. The Woodies beat bottom side Golden Square 47-14 to 34-0 to maintain their position ahead of Marong, which defeated...

Gallant Bulls come within an over of big upset

THE SEASON’S biggest upset was loomed until the final overs when Wedderburn held out against a gallant Bridgewater on Saturday. The Bulls, anchored to the bottom rung of the ladder with just one win, gave the leaders an almighty scare, but in the...

17 Jan 2025

Hot bats score high

By GARY WALSH ON A DAY heaven-sent for batsmen – searingly hot weather, with a bone dry and uneven outfield – Kingower and Arnold hitters played their part, racking up a staggering 420 runs between them in an afternoon. Redbacks skipper Henry...

17 Jan 2025