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Events

Minelab Wedderburn Detector Jamboree 2026

07 March 2026

The Minelab Wedderburn Detector Jamboree is a vibrant family friendly event with a focus on gold detecting and panning in the natural environment of the Loddon Valley at the Hard Hill Tourist Reserve, Wilson Street Wedderburn.

Pyramid Hill Golf Trail Parkrun

07 March 2026

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Flavours of Loddon - Bridgewater

08 March 2026

Get ready to feast riverside as the Flavours of Loddon Food Truck Festival returns to Bridgewater on Loddon, Sunday 8th March. With vibrant food trucks, local wineries & breweries, and live entertainment right on the water’s edge, it is the perfect day out for friends, families and anyone who loves great food in a beautiful setting. Bring your appetite and enjoy the best of the Loddon Valley!

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News

First report card on Council Plan

Published on 27 February 2026

The 2025/26 Annual Action Plan outlines Council’s actions for the current financial year, and sets out the actions Council is delivering to progress the Community Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025-2029.

Statement - Federal Government childcare/early years announcement

Published on 26 February 2026

Loddon Shire Council notes the recent announcement by the Federal Government in relation to early years education in Victoria, and specifically that the $5 million election pledge for services in the shire will go towards the already-operating Wedderburn facility.

Murray River Group of Councils - Mayors briefed on Basin Plan Review

Published on 23 February 2026

The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) met in Melbourne last week for a dedicated strategic forum to discuss and shape its initial response to the 2026 Basin Plan Review.

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Wedderburn Flood Management Plan

Ongoing consultation

Loddon Shire Council, in conjunction with the North Central Catchment Management Authority, has appointed HARC (Hydrology and Risk Consulting) Services Pty Ltd to complete the Wedderburn Flood Management Plan.

Little Lake Boort Precinct

Ongoing consultation

Little Lake Boort Recreation Precinct - Draft Master Plan February 2024 OVERVIEW The masterplan has been designed to reconnect and activate the various parklands around the Northern section of Little Lake Boort that incorporates Nolen’s park, The Boort Tennis Club, Boort Bowls Club, Historic Park, Croquet Club, Swimming Pool and surrounding area. The zones have been develo...

Inglewood Streetscape Enhancement

Ongoing consultation

The Inglewood Streetscape Project was born out of a community survey in 2016, and further developed with a Streetscape Master Plan. In early 2024 Loddon Shire Councillors approved an allocation of funds to allow the project to commence its initial phase to survey the project site, locate services, generate a landscape design, establish a Community Advisory Group and prepare...

Inglewood Town Structure Plan

Ongoing consultation

Inglewood Town Structure Plan The Department of Transport and Planning is supporting Loddon Shire Council to develop a structure plan to guide the future form and function of Inglewood. Plan2Place consultants have been appointed to undertake the project. WHAT IS A STRUCTURE PLAN A structure plan is a long term plan that will guide how a town will develop and evolve...

Bridgewater Town Structure Plan

Ongoing consultation

Bridgewater Town Structure Plan The Department of Transport and Planning is supporting Loddon Shire Council to develop a structure plan to guide the future form and function of Bridgewater. Plan2Place consultants have been appointed to undertake the project. WHAT IS A STRUCTURE PLAN A structure plan is a long term plan that will guide how a town will develop and ev...

Loddon Visitor Information Centre Feasibility Project

Ongoing consultation

Visitor Servicing in Wedderburn Community Survey Loddon Shire Council is taking a fresh look at how visitor information and experiences are delivered in Wedderburn. As part of this work, we’re running an independent feasibility project to explore what future visitor servicing could look like for the town. The project is being carried out by Tough Cookie Marketing, an ext...

Loddon Place Brand Project

Ongoing consultation

Loddon Shire Council is developing a new place brand that authentically represents our region to attract investment and new residents. The place brand will serve as a unifying identity that: * Supports economic development and population growth * Facilitates investment and external funding opportunities * Builds community pride across diverse townships (Boort, Pyramid H...

Road naming proposal Pyramid Hill

Ongoing consultation

Loddon Shire Council is proposing to name an unnamed road segment in Pyramid Hill to “Appleby Lane”, following a submission from the Pyramid Hill and District Historical Society to commemorate Albion Richard “Dick” Appleby (1905–1984) a long-serving Manager of the Pyramid Hill Co-operative Society. The road runs east from McKay Street to Buckley Street. Community members a...

Connect@Loddon community feedback

Ongoing consultation

Connect@Loddon is Council’s online space where our community can share thoughts and feedback on local projects and services. In 2026, we’ll be heading out to communities across Loddon to chat with residents and hear what matters most to you—across any Council service, project, or activity. To help us prepare and make sure we’re ready to talk about the things you care about...

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Wedderburn Flood Management Plan

Ongoing consultation

Little Lake Boort Precinct

Ongoing consultation

Inglewood Streetscape Enhancement

Ongoing consultation

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Public Notices

Road closure - Eddington

On display until 21 March 2026

Playfair Street between McCoy Street and Dunolly-Eddington Road in Eddington will be closed to through traffic from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, 21 March 2026 as part of the 41st Annual Eddington Vintage and Historic Car Sprint Meeting.

Change of date for June 2026 Council Meeting

On display until 16 June 2026

The Loddon Shire Council Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday 23 June 2026 has been rescheduled to Tuesday 16 June 2026. The meeting will commence at 3pm in the Wedderburn Council Chambers.

Road closure - Kingower Brenanah Road

On display until 25 March 2026

Part of Kingower Brenanah Road, between Kirwans Road and Kingower Wedderburn Road, will be closed between 18 February and 25 March for concrete floodway construction.

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Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in joining the Loddon Shire Council in one of our many programs that require the service of volunteers.

Volunteers are the backbone behind any thriving community.

Our volunteers are a diverse range of people who play a vital and valuable role with the common interest of enhancing the provision of services to the Shire.

One of the ways you can volunteer is at our accredited Visitor Information Centre in Wedderburn where you could join a warm and friendly team of volunteers who are passionate about promoting the beautiful Loddon Region to visitors.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact the tourism team Loddon Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5494 1257.

Additionally for a full range of volunteering options, you can register your details on Better Impact by clicking below.