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City rubbish dumped

By CHRIS EARL ILLEGAL rubbish dumpers have been called out for their lack of respect. Loddon Shire’s Inglewood Ward councillor Miki Wilson said household rubbish and discarded Melbourne election campaign material beside the Calder Highway, between...

By Loddon Herald

Brekky wrapping kids with kindness

FUNDRAISING for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal has started across the Loddon. Inglewood Fire Brigade and Cafe 3517 have teamed for a second year with $2 from every breakfast roll sold being added to the local appeal total...

By Loddon Herald

Major projects with aim to end rural town distress

A SWIPE has been taken at the consultation processes used in rural communities by AEMO. Syncline says it has witnessed first-hand, the distress of rural communities that carry the burden of the energy transition without sharing the benefit...

By Loddon Herald

Concepts ‘show social contrast’

SYNCLINE founder Phil Galloway says he has spent almost two years engaging with farmers on the route of his proposed underground transmission line project. With more than half of the 60 landowners signing agreements, Mr Galloway said the approach...

By Loddon Herald

Underground Energy company wins backing of farmers for Charlton-Melton route

By CHRIS EARL THE State Government has been given a $3.5 billion proposal to send renewable energy underground through Loddon farms and beside the Calder Highway. The 2000MW Syncline Community Cable plan from Jeffcott, near Charlton, to a large...

By Loddon Herald

BREAKING: Man rescued after falling from bridge into Loddon River

A MAN has tonight been dramatically rescued from the Loddon River at Bridgewater

By Loddon Herald

Christina the happy intern

CHRISTINA Gearges has joined the friendly and professional team at Inglewood Pharmacy For seven years a qualified pharmacist in Egypt, Christina has moved to Australia and will gain experience under the supervision and guidance of pharmacy owner Kal...

By Loddon Herald

Outdoor students immerse in state park

OUTDOOR and environmental studies students from East Loddon P12 College have expanded their awareness of the Loddon landscape with a tour to Kooyoora State Park. The VCE units 3-4 students heard about the work of Friends of Kooyora. Group convenor...

By Loddon Herald

Festive show team ‘pulls the quilt’

MEMBERS of Wedderburn Patchwork Group will tomorrow make its final donation from the annual Christmas and Arts Festival. After more than 30 years, the group has decided it is unable to continue running the popular November event. Outgoing president...

By Loddon Herald

Readers’ thoughts on rubbish dumping and helmets

RUBBISH BEING DUMPED ON LOCAL ROADS, HIGHWAYS Jacqui McNicol wrote: Someone Has left two large black garbage bags on the side of the road almost opposite Dunolly tip road. Been there the past two mornings. Tracy Long wrote: Maybe if the red bins...

By Loddon Herald

Growth of a golden event

FAMILIES have been put at the heart of latest growth in gold detecting across central Victoria. Hundreds of enthusiasts were part of last weekend’s Wedderburn Jamboree and a major sponsor says experiencing the outdoors was proving a boom for the...

By Loddon Herald

Cousins in a catchup

YARRAWALLA’S hall was filled with people on Monday as about 60 members of the Hercus family came together for their first reunion. The event was organised by Owen Rule who said he was pleased with the turnout from his relatives. “I had been...

By Loddon Herald

Go underground: Charlton-Melton transmission line plan hits Government desk

THE State Government has been given a $3.5 billion proposal to send renewable energy underground through Loddon farms and beside the Calder Highway. The Syncline Community Cable plan from Jeffcott, near Charlton, to a large storage battery at Melton...

By Loddon Herald

Irrigation underpins community wealth

History will show Plibersek buybacks hurt for decades, writes Sophie Baldwin WHERE does Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek think the food to feed voters in her Sydney electorate is going to come from when she continues to decimate farmers and...

By Loddon Herald

Sudden passing of popular teacher and sportsman

TEACHER and sporting identity Shane Rudkins will be farewelled tomorrow after his sudden passing last week. A teacher at East Loddon P12 College, he had previously taught at Wedderburn College and Boort District School. Mr Rudkins, 59, was the son...

By Loddon Herald

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