Loddon Shire is located 175 kms north west of Melbourne. Agriculture is the main activity, with traditional produce including fat lambs, fine wool, dairy, poultry, pigs and cereal cropping. Recently more intensive forms of agriculture and horticulture have developed - including wine grapes, tomato growing, olives, oil seeds, pulses, and fodder crops, particularly in the irrigated areas in the north of the Shire and along the Loddon River. The municipality is characterised by a number of small towns dispersed throughout the area. Wineries and historic and natural attractions compliment agricultural activity. The main industries include agriculture, other food manufacturing, flour mill and cereal food manufacturing.
| |
2012-13 |
2011-12 |
2010-11 |
2009-10 |
| Expenditure ($) |
45.339m |
25.023m |
24.983m |
21.351m |
| Revenue ($) |
43.632m |
38.845m |
33.977m |
21.484m |
| - Charges ($) |
8.157m |
7.732m |
7.232m |
6.885m |
| - VGC Grants ($) |
6.995m |
6.827m |
6.622m |
6.174m |
