Loddon Times

22/08/2018

Don't the children of Pyramid Hill look fantastic?

22/08/2018

Pyramid Hill's book parade is underway!

20/08/2018

BOORT'S BID. Grab a copy of this week's issue of the Loddon Times for:
- Pyramid Hill College debutante ball;
- Crime writer Ann Cleaves visits Boort;
- 74th annual MDA conference to tackle region's challenges;
- NCFL - Teams prepare for finals.

09/08/2018

Loddon Healthy Minds Network - Su***de Prevention forum Su***de prevention, it's everyone's business - Rural Strategies that work! Thursday 30 August 2018

23/07/2018

DID you feel the earthquakes near Pyramid Hill last night?

One was recorded at 11.48pm and another at 4.01am.

17/07/2018

Stay safe everyone!

⚠️ Wintry winds send a chill across the state.
DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are forecast to develop over the warning area Tuesday morning and early afternoon. Stay informed www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:
✅ Move vehicles under cover or away from trees
✅ Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony
✅Keep clear of fallen power lines

01/06/2018

We're sharing this from the Gannawarra Times' page because we know a lot of Loddon folks know Scott too.

Today is my final day with the newspaper and our small team of dedicated staff – a journey that had no fixed end date back when I walked through the office doors on November 28, 2005.

28/05/2018

MIGRANT EXAMPLE. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- How Pyramid Hill's migration growth is gaining national attention;
- Wedderburn College students take part in the town's debutante ball;
- Calivil United's win against former LVFNL competition leaders, Maiden Gully-YCW; and
- Losses to the district's two NCFL sides.

28/05/2018

A MAN has escaped with minor injuries after the truck he was driving overturned near Macorna this morning.

A MAN escaped with minor injuries after the truck he was driving overturned south of Kerang this morning.

21/05/2018

BURN CONCERNS. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Concerns regarding a controlled burn at Lake Boort;
- An earthquake at Pyramid Hill;
- Wedderburn Fire Brigade's first female captain; and
- Mixed results in the AFL Victoria Community Championship.

14/05/2018

SERVICES COMMITMENT. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Loddon Shire Council's 2018/19 Draft Budget;
- The first of the municipality's debutante balls for the year;
- Local sporting identity remembered; and
- Mixed results for local football sides.

07/05/2018

PIPE SUPPORT. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- State Government support for a pipe project at Mitiamo;
- Local students' Gallipoli experience;
- World record pumpkin attempt;
- Bulldogs' winning ways continue; and
- Wedderburn wins a football shootout.

30/04/2018

LASTING LEGACY: Grab a copy of today's Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Statues honouring two Victoria Cross recipients unveiled;
- ANZAC Day commemorations;
- Parks agreement planned; and
- Mixed fortunes for local football sides.

23/04/2018

FOOD FOR FARMERS. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times to read the following stories:
- A Yando woman's Commonwealth Games experience;
- Financial support for a food program;
- Pipe works to begin;
- ANZAC Day commemorations; and
- One-point encounters at Pyramid Hill and Calivil.

16/04/2018

VISION FOR LAKE: Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Future plans for Lake Boort;
- Celebrations marking Jarklin Hall's 105th anniversary;
- Preparations for ANZAC Day; and
- A wet start to local football and netball seasons.

09/04/2018

WASTE COLLECTION BOOST. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Plans to increase rubbish collection during key holiday periods;
- Results and photos from the Rheola Charity Carnival;
- Potential changes to electoral boundaries; and
- The start of two local football leagues.
Also included in today's issue is a 72-page guide to the 2018 football and netball season, featuring interviews with all coaches in the Loddon Valley Football Netball League, North Central Football League and North Central Netball Association.

02/04/2018

INDUSTRIAL PLANS. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Plans to create an industrial estate at Serpentine;
- Artistic celebrations at Boort;
- Recognising local volunteers; and
- Easter tennis action.

26/03/2018

CLOSURE IMPACT: Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- A bank branch closure's impact on Loddon Shire Council;
- A student's shave for a cancer cure;
- The launch of two trails at Wedderburn; and
- Confirmation of AFL Victoria Community Championship venues.

19/03/2018

WITHDRAWN. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Boort's NAB branch will close in June;
- Reported crimes are at a decade low;
- Wine celebrations at Wedderburn; and
- A driver's day out at Boort.

13/03/2018

FAMILY LINKS. Grab your copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- A father and son policing team;
- Wedderburn's successful Detector Jamboree;
- Success pays off for a Calivil dairying family; and
- Kingower win the 2017/18 ULCA premiership.

27/02/2018

PARK PRIORITY. Grab your copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Plans to redevelop Donaldson Park;
- A new leader for the Nationals;
- Bowls teams' grand final results' and
- Grand final time for the ULCA.

19/02/2018

BASIN AT RISK. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Concerns regarding the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan;
- A Boort woman's honour after running with the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton;
- Progress in the disappearance of a Pyramid Hill woman; and
- Boort-Yando claims the Upper Loddon Cricket Association junior title.

12/02/2018

HOUSE FIGHT. Pick up a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- A battle for Neighbourhood House funding;
- Staff and students settling in to the new school year;
- Redbacks' united front; and
- A tense finish to the ULCA home and away season.

05/02/2018

HEALTHY CHOICES. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Calls to support healthy drink choices;
- The district's prep students begin school;
- Loddon Shire's newest Australian citizens; and
- Triathletes test their skills at Bridgewater.

29/01/2018

COMMUNITY LEADERS. Pick up a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Residents honoured as part of Australia Day celebrations;
- Funding for local students;
- Lake management concerns; and
- Batsmen dominate Upper Loddon Cricket Club matches.

22/01/2018

FALLING CRIME RATE. Grab your copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Loddon Shire's falling crime rate;
- Pyramid Hill's new police officer;
- Australia Day events throughout the municipality; and
- Harness racing meets at Boort and Wedderburn.

15/01/2018

CONNECTED. Grab this week's copy of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- The opening of an electric car charging point at Bridgewater;
- Changes to local health services;
- Christmas celebrations at Boort; and
- Tables turned on Upper Loddon Cricket Association leaders.

15/01/2018

INDIGENOUS SIGNIFICANCE. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Lake Boort's indigenous links to feature in a documentary;
- Confirmation of Loddon Shire's Australia Day ambassadors;
- Fires throughout the region; and
- The Upper Loddon Cricket Association finals race opens up for a number of sides.

08/01/2018

GOOD GROWTH. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- Expansion projects at a Serpentine winery and Bridgewater flour mill;
- Bumper holiday numbers throughout the municipality; and
- The resumption of the 2017/18 Upper Loddon Cricket Association season.

01/01/2018

CHILDREN LAGGING. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- A report reveals local children lag in a number of key health and wellbeing areas;
- A group of teenagers will head to Turkey in April;
- Local year 12 success stories; and
- A world beating kettlebell competitor.

18/12/2017

GOLDEN TOUCH. Grab a copy of today's Loddon Times - the final edition for 2017 - for the following stories:
- A golden find at Wedderburn;
- Pending legal action if the 2018 duck hunting season proceeds;
- Christmas celebrations at Inglewood and Wedderburn; and
- Another tie in Upper Loddon Cricket Association action.

04/12/2017

WAITING GAME. Pick up a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- What the weekend's rain means for local grain operations;
- An update on the Inglewood Blue Eucy Miniature Railway;
- A rare photographic find at Pyramid Hill; and
- Leagues prepare for interleague success.

27/11/2017

HEALTH HUB. Pick up today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- The opening of Boort District Health's redevelopment;
- Wedderburn's Christmas festival;
- East Loddon P-12 College students prepare to go overseas; and
- Inglewood's stunning ULCA win.

20/11/2017

SHED OPEN. Grab a copy of today's issue of the Loddon Times for the following stories:
- The opening of Boort Men's Shed's extensions;
- Students prepare for the Energy Breakthrough;
- Local businesses win awards' and
- Cricket leaders face a challenging result.