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Replacing the Power Poles

Over the weekend, more than a dozen Powercor trucks and their occupants form Cobram, Horsham, Colac, Maryborough, Bendigo and Ballarat have been busy in Donald, replacing power poles. The photos taken at 10 a.m. on Saturday show Powercor workers on...

Buloke Times
01 Apr 2025
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Tractor Pull for Donald Show

Dust off your old tractors, vintage or classic, there will be a tractor pull at this year’s Donald Show! With Charlton Show holding a classic and vintage tractor pull for the last couple of years, Donald has decided to get in on the action too...

Buloke Times
28 Mar 2025
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“We Manage Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Together”

Register for the latest updates if you want to know more about where and when we burn at https://plannedburns. ffm. vic. gov. au/

Buloke Times
25 Mar 2025
Events

Birchip Connection with Regional Photo Finalists

Forty-two entrants from Toogoolawah to Beulah have been chosen as finalists in regional Australia’s richest photography prize for regional artists, and two have a strong connection to the Birchip P-12 School. Naomi McKenzie (nee Ferrier)...

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21 Mar 2025
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Vintage Cars at Wooroonook

On Sunday, March 30, a number of the North Central Vintage Car Club could be found on the banks of Lake Wooroonook, enjoying a meeting, lunch and celebrating an 80th birthday anniversary of one of its founding members. It was the perfect weather for...

Buloke Times
01 Apr 2025
Community

Playgroup’s Easter Egg Hunt Brings Joy to Birchip Memorial Park

Birchip Memorial Park was filled with laughter and excitement as the local playgroup hosted a delightful Easter egg hunt for young children and their families. Families arrived early, with children clutching their Easter baskets, ready to embark on...

Buloke Times
01 Apr 2025
News

Commitment to Gender Equality: Women Assemble at Charlton Park

In 1995, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by 189 governments and endorsed by thousands of activists from every part of the world – all committed to achieving gender equality. This was a bold and transformative agenda for...

Buloke Times
28 Mar 2025
News

St. Andrew’s Honours Century in Donald

(By Isabelle Flett) Today as we celebrate the official opening of this building 100 years ago on the 19th of March, 1925, we give thanks for the faith and foresight of that early Presbyterian congregation. But, more than that, we celebrate the early...

Buloke Times
28 Mar 2025
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Football

Behind the Scenes

All clubs within the North Central League have been working tirelessly for months, whether it be recruiting, meetings or working bees in preparation for the 2025 season. A special feature will appear in Friday’s edition of the “Times” with...

Buloke Times
01 Apr 2025
Equestrian

Pony Club Trials and Combined Training Day

Midland Zone Pony Club held a trials and combined training day at the Charlton Pony Club grounds on Sunday, March 30. With low rider numbers at the Charlton Pony Club, it was excellent to see the grounds and wonderful facilities being used by...

Buloke Times
01 Apr 2025
Tennis

Top Turnout for Birchip Tennis: Club Championships Decided

The Birchip Tennis Club hosted its annual Club Championships Day on Sunday, marking the biggest turnout in the club’s history. Thirty matches were played across the afternoon, in glorious Autumn sunshine, which provided great viewing and...

Buloke Times
28 Mar 2025
Sport

Narrewillock Wins Krakajak Triples

Narrewillock triples team of Doug Finlay, Marty (Bluey) McGeown and Cher Brien (Noddy Out Cher In) has defeated the YYY Men in the semi final 12 shots to 5 to progress to play the Triers team of Dale Cook, Wayne Roberts and Mark Hamley, who defeated...

Buloke Times
28 Mar 2025
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Agriculture

Pastures and Fodder Crops Lower Weed Numbers

(Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart) A robust crop and pasture rotation and strong crop competition are very effective strategies in mixed farming operations to keep weed numbers low in grain crops. The flow-on effect of the low weed numbers is that there is...

Buloke Times
18 Mar 2025
Agriculture

Thinking of Keeping Backyard Chooks?

(Dr Jeff Cave, Senior Veterinary Officer, Northern Region) Chickens can be a great addition to your home, filling various roles such as producing eggs, fertilising gardens, eating your food scraps, plus being a pet and providing companionship for...

Agriculture Victoria
18 Mar 2025
Agriculture

BCG Riskwi$e Roadshow: Optimising Farm Business Success

With the cost of farming per hectare at an all-time high, Australian grain growers are facing increasing pressure to make informed, strategic business decisions. The balance between maximising production and ensuring profitability has never been...

Birchip Cropping Group
12 Mar 2025
Agriculture

Summer Weeds Thrive Across the South-West

While summer rain is helpful for pasture and crop growth, it also promotes the growth of toxic weeds. Heliotrope, also known as potato weed, is one of the toxic weeds germinating following recent and sporadic rain in the south west. Agriculture...

Agriculture Victoria
12 Mar 2025