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Local news and sport for Loddon Shire communities.

Mapping cactus growth

To orienteers Kooyoora, Wehla Hill, Mt Korong, Mt Egbert and Mt Tarrengower reserves have a special place in the sport and their hearts. But for two orienteers, Julie Flynn and Neil Barr, errant cacti plants continue to appear on these reserves...

3 hours ago

By Loddon Herald

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Sands of time can lift population

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Mining benefits younger generation wanting to stay in area, writes James Soharan REGIONAL communities need to make the most of all our resources – our people, farming and mining. We are blessed to have close-knit communities and a strong farming...

3 hours ago

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Double ACL blows build a new fighting spirit

Sport

TWO TORN anterior cruciate ligaments in two years. Two major surgeries. Two long periods of rehab. Two sporting seasons ruined. At just 15, multi-talented Allira James has faced double trouble. But Allira, who was a nominee for the Loddon Herald...

3 hours ago

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Premiers pick up powerhouse midcourter

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WEDDERBURN Redbacks are keeping it in the family in the North Central league. Hot on the heels of the football team recruiting talented brothers Zach and Jake Pallpratt comes a pair of key netball signings for the reigning premiers. Kelsey...

3 hours ago

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BREAKING Body found at reported fire scene

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Police are investigating after a body was found at a reported fire scene in Quambatook this morning. Police said emergency services responded to a grass fire near Cemetery Road and Knight Road when they located the deceased about 6.30am. An...

12 hours ago

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Storage sits at 40 per cent after dry months

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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...

20 Jan 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Visitors just rave about our river

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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...

20 Jan 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Champion of land, birds

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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...

20 Jan 2025

By Loddon Herald

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Theatre group wants to make new star

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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...

20 Jan 2025

By Loddon Herald