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Changing of the Guard

At the recent Donald Public Cemetery Trust Annual General meeting, Shane O’Shea was elected as chairman, with Rhonda Russell and Helen Sheridan sharing the position of secretary/treasurer. They will be taking over from Vivienne Davidson, who has...

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“Tchum Lake – An Apex Project That Keeps on Giving, from 1975”

(From Maureen Donnellon, Birchip Probus Secretary.) Brian Lea, Birchip Probus president was guest speaker on the role played by Birchip Apex Club, from 1975, without whom, the Tchum Lake we know and love, may never have been created. Brian was the...

Landline Sneak Peek

What an unforgettable week it has been at the “Buloke Times”, as the extraordinary milestone was reached – 150 years of publication! It’s been a week filled with excitement, cake, confetti, and hearty congratulations from so many, all of...

Hardingham’s Welcomes Midwest

In a move towards modernization and growth, Hardingham’s, a name synonymous with plumbing in the Buloke area for decades, has officially rebranded itself as Midwest Plumbing and Appliances Pty Ltd. Owners Adam and Alex Schulz, Sam Penfold and...

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Another High Standard Donald Carnival – A Big Day Out for All the Family

The 2025 Donald Show opened in fine style on Friday night, drawing an eager crowd for music, food, and the official start to one of Victoria’s favourite country gatherings. Outside, the showgrounds buzzed early as families wandered between food...

Super Sunday in Charlton: Things to Do, Places to See

(By Jenny Pollard) It’s the crazy month of October and Charlton had a full quota of activities last weekend, with Sunday especially crammed with things to do and places to go. From the Charlton Arts Art and Photography Show, to the Lions Club Swap...

Resplendent Visions at the Arts and Photography Show

(By Jenny Pollard) It was a case of visual diversity at last weekend’s Charlton Arts annual Art and Photography Show as an increase in entries contributed to the creative feast curated by the small, but enthusiastic organizing committee...

Charlton Probus October Report

Although October is officially Probus Month, Charlton Probus celebrated a little early this year to coincide with the Charlton Harness Racing Meeting. Members from Castle Donnington, Donald, and Wycheproof joined in, bringing the total attendance to...

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Birchip and Wirrim Visit St. Arnaud

Tennis is back for another exciting season, with the first round of the 2025/2026 North Central Lawn Tennis Association season played on Saturday afternoon. Birchip and Wirrim teams travelled to St Arnaud to face Kara Kara and St Arnaud...

Harness Racing Honours the Late Gavin Lang

[By Harness Racing Victoria] The late, great Gavin Lang was elevated to the 12th Legend of Victorian harness racing at Saturday night’s Hall of Fame ceremony, capping a night that also saw six inductions and the first great families celebrated...

Pennant Bowls Resumes

Spring has sprung and lawn bowls is back on the calendar for North Central bowlers, round 1 of the 2025-’26 midweek pennant on Tuesday, kicking off what promises to be a challenging but enjoyable season of competition, be it midweek or weekend...

Donald Team Prepares for Taikwon-Do Titles

Four students from the Donald branch of Buloke Taikwon-Do, will be heading to Newcastle, NSW, to take part in the 2025 United ITF National Championships on Saturday, November 1. The event will be held at Medowie Community Hall, with participants...

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Field-Testing Pre-emergent Herbicide Packages

(By Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart) The “mix-and-rotate herbicides” strategy is central to sustainable herbicide use on Australian grain farms, it is the opposite of the “silver-bullet” approach, which has repeatedly failed and resulted in the...

“Weevil Kinevil” Could Be the Answer to a Wicked Weed Problem in Australian Crops

A team of world-leading researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are exploring if a small insect, the stem-boring weevil, Lixus caudiger, could hold the key to tackling flaxleaf fleabane; one of the most invasive and costly...

Discover St. Arnaud’s Natural Treasures: A Great Place to See Local Flora

[Contributed by St Arnaud Field Naturalists Club.] Did you know St Arnaud is home to some of Australia’s most fascinating plants and wildlife? Much of our natural heritage often goes unnoticed, but the St Arnaud Field Naturalists Club is keen to...

Grain Industry “Life” for Shane Wall, Adrian Murphy

The Grain Industry Association of Victoria (GIAV) has proudly announced the induction of Adrian Murphy and Shane Wall as Life Members, recognising their outstanding service and dedication to the Victorian and Australian grains industry. GIAV...