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Door Knock Delivers

CFA engines, children, and enthusiastic volunteers descended upon Donald’s streets on Tuesday evening, for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The Donald community certainly came together this year, raising $4,763.50 during the...

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18 Apr 2025
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What are Impersonation Scams?

[From the Bendigo Bank] Scammers impersonate people or businesses you trust in order to steal your money or personal information. They often contact you with a sense of urgency, hoping to catch you off guard. They may come through as: Businesses...

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18 Apr 2025
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What are SMS Scams?

[From the Bendigo Bank] What are SMS scams? They are messages that might include a link to direct you to a fraudulent website or ask you for your personal information or from someone pretending to be a family member who needs money. How to spot...

Buloke Times
11 Apr 2025
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Time to Check Smoke Alarms

As Victorians adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are reminding residents about the critical importance of smoke alarm maintenance. RACV Head of Policy James Williams said an operational...

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08 Apr 2025
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Donald Pony Club’s Membership Boost

Donald and District Pony Club has seen a much-needed boost in riding memberships this year, increasing almost double in number, with the introduction of four new members to the club. Earlier in the year, Paige Brusnahan returned to the Pony Club...

Buloke Times
18 Apr 2025
Community

From Our Town to the Front Lines... “We Remember!”

With ANZAC Day fast approaching, the Wycheproof community is actively preparing to remember and acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to do so, for our great country, bringing their legacy to life in a special...

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18 Apr 2025
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FreeZA Amplified

At the 2025 Push Summit held at the iconic Melbourne Recital Centre last week, the Hon. Natalie Suleyman (Minister for Youth) announced that after more than 25 years of delivering youth-led music and cultural events, FReeZA is evolving. Youth...

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18 Apr 2025
Community

“Kooka” Has a New Mate

Donald’s new kookaburra is the brainchild of Jodie Hollis, current chairperson of the Donald 2000 Committee. Jodie contacted the artist, Chris Fussell, who lives in Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley. Chris had already “built” a kookaburra for the...

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18 Apr 2025
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Bulls’ Reserves Outplay Royal Blues

Birchip-Watchem reserves continued their strong start to the season last Saturday, comfortably defeating Donald by 175 points at George Cartwright Oval. Remarkably, the Bulls are yet to concede a goal this season. In this game they held the Royal...

Buloke Times
18 Apr 2025
Netball

Charlton Netballers Struggle at Boort

While Charlton netballers met their match at all levels of the game at Boort in round 2 on Saturday, they fought hard throughout the afternoon, determined to improve as the season progresses. 14 & Under “A” Charlton 9 def. by Boort 38...

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18 Apr 2025
Golf

Charlton Golf Season Opens

Marj Olive was invited to officially open the Charlton Golf season on Sunday, April 13th, by striking the first ball in front of a good turnout of 28 golfers. Marj has a long association with the golf club and continues to be an active participant...

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18 Apr 2025
Football

Heat Tests Juniors

The juniors were in for an unseasonably warm day for Birchip-Watchem’s first home game and the under-14s started the day with a level of excitement that no further games throughout the day reached. It was 22 degrees when the players took to the...

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18 Apr 2025
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Agriculture

How the Australian 2024 Winter Crop Wrapped Up

In the latest episode of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness podcast, Unpacking Ag, agricultural analysts Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss the results of the 2024 winter cropping season and check in on several regions hit by drought conditions last year...

Buloke Times
18 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Supply “Fragility” in Urea Market

[From Rabobank] Global urea supplies currently sit in a fragile state, with several key suppliers exporting lower volumes year-on-year, which creates a “ripple effect” for available volumes for Australian fertiliser importers, Rabobank says in...

Buloke Times
15 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Animal Disease Courses

(By Dr Jeff Cave, Senior Veterinary Officer, Northern Region.) During March, Agriculture Victoria ran three Animal Disease Investigation (ADI) courses. The regionally based courses were held in Ellinbank, Bendigo, and Hamilton. Each course hosted 12...

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15 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Beef and Wool Outlook Favourable

The agricultural outlook for April is favourable for beef and wool, while croppers keep an eye on the sky ahead of the seeding window. A recent release of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ Monthly Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less...

Buloke Times
15 Apr 2025