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Quick Fix for Pipe Problem

A burst water main caused a stir in Donald early Thursday morning, with GWM Water crews responding swiftly to repair the damage. GWM’s Andrew Bayles was first on the scene around 5:30 a.m., soon joined by James McKenny and Luke Ezard. The team...

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20 Jun 2025
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They’re Real Trimmers!

This was the scene in Hammill Street, Donald, mid-afternoon on Wednesday. In the bucket of the 17-metre “tower”, and right into the branches of the tree, was Juhari Yahya, a contractor employed by Powercor to trim the trees around power lines...

Buloke Times
20 Jun 2025
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Meet Willie – or Wilma

Among all the animals Pam and Peter Rollinson might have expected to find back on the farm after a recent visit to Bali, a wombat was a very long way down the list. But there it was, in the garden of their home, “Glengar”, close to the high bank...

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06 Jun 2025
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$400,000 for Donald Power Plant Project

GWMWater is a step closer to trialling a community energy initiative in Donald thanks to $400,000 in funding from the State Government. Funding from the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program will support the water business to progress a Donald...

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16 May 2025
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Korean War Anniversary: Flags Raised at Birchip Cenotaph

On Wednesday, the Birchip RSL sub-branch quietly marked the 75th anniversary of the Korean War with flags raised in solemn tribute. While no formal service was held, the sight of the Australian and Returned Services League flags flying served as...

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22 hours ago
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Musical Interlude Delights at the Rex

The life and times of Edwardian composer Liza Lehmann was brought to life through narrative and song in the presentation of “In A Persian Garden” by the Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society at The Rex Theatre last Saturday afternoon. A quartet...

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22 hours ago
Community

Good Company, Great Views, and a Tidy Mount

(By Jackie Noonan) The spirit of community was well and truly alive on Sunday, June 1, as the Friends of Mount Wycheproof (FoMW) held their monthly meeting, outdoors, atop of Mount Wycheproof. While officially billed as a “meeting”, the relaxed...

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22 hours ago
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EWHS Annual Birchip Flower Show: It’s Time to “Get Crafty”

The much-anticipated EWHS Annual Birchip Flower Show will return on Friday, October 17, 2025 – and what better time than these chilly winter evenings to dig out your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing machines to get creative. This year...

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Can Tigers Tame Raging Bulls?

(By Shane O’Shea) Defending title holder Sea Lake-Nandaly finds itself in somewhat of an unfamiliar position, having dropped to fourth place in the North-Central pecking order following a comprehensive trashing at the hands of Calder United last...

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22 hours ago
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Triple Treat for North-Central Netballers

(From Kath Lanyon, North Central Netball Association Secretary) The NCNA is thrilled to announce that its representative squads have won the “AFLCV Gala Day Trophy” for the third consecutive year. Full credit to all those involved with NCN...

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22 hours ago
Hockey

Bulls Dominate Under-12s Hockey

What a beautiful day weather-wise for the young ones to be out playing sport!Both Birchip and Donald players were full of enthusiasm as they took to the field eagerly listening to the headspace rep as she gave her spiel and tossed the stick. Birchip...

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22 hours ago
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Donald Juniors Hit Top Form

(By Blake Lee) Donald’s junior football teams flipped the script on Saturday, recording impressive wins over Birchip-Watchem in both the Under-14s and Under-17s. With growing numbers and plenty of promising talent, the outlook is bright for the...

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BCG Expo to Deliver Practical Innovation

Farmers, researchers, advisers, and agribusinesses will come together on Wednesday, July 16, for Birchip Cropping Group (BCG)’s highly anticipated Ag Tech Expo, a full-day event showcasing cutting-edge digital tools and technologies designed to...

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Agriculture

Investments Target ‘New Normal’ Of Mouse Activity

The ongoing threat of mouse activity to Australian grain growers is the focus of two key investments aimed at reducing the impact of mice in crops. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and partners will invest $11 million in...

Buloke Times
17 Jun 2025
Agriculture

To Improve Farm Safety . . . Producers Grow Together

A two-year WorkSafe project is proving the first step to a safer farm can be as simple as having a conversation with others facing the same challenges. Practical safety videos, the implementation of QR codes and streamlining the induction process...

Buloke Times
03 Jun 2025
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VFF Welcomes Drought Assistance Package

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of an expanded drought assistance package and the 12-month pause on Emergency Services Levy (ESL) increases for primary producers. VFF President Brett...

Buloke Times
03 Jun 2025