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The Buloke Times
Events

More Than Horses at This Event

Trackside came alive at the Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup last Saturday as crowds flocked to the big race day run in the shadow of the world’s smallest mountain. The Derby Day in the Country extravaganza, which continues to go from strength to...

Buloke Times
05 Nov 2024
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Youth

Spooktacular Halloween Fun

This Halloween, Birchip came alive with ghoulish costumes, happy laughter, and the unmistakable crunch of candy-filled loot bags as seventy-nine students wandered around the town for a memorable evening of trick-or-treating. Organized as a FReeZ...

Buloke Times
05 Nov 2024
Events

Centenary for Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions

On Sunday, October 27, the centenary since the arrival of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (OLoM) to St Joseph’s Charlton was celebrated. Nine sisters of OLoM and four Mercy Sisters were welcomed to Charlton by Fr Gerry. At the end of the...

Buloke Times
04 Nov 2024
Events

From “The Voice” to Mt. Wycheproof Cup: Elias Lanyon’s Anthemic Debut

In some exciting news for live music fans, Boort singing sensation Elias Lanyon will be a special guest at the 2024 Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup Day this weekend to perform the National Anthem prior to the staging of the Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup. If...

Buloke Times
31 Oct 2024
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Community

Men’s Shed Plans Ahead

The Birchip Men’s Shed held its 2023/24 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, bringing together its members for a barbecue lunch and the election of the office bearers for the year ahead. Attendees enjoyed the chance to connect over lunch and...

Buloke Times
04 Nov 2024
Opinion

Show Respect, Slow Down and Keep Our Roadworkers Safe

From The Hon. Melissa Horne, Member for Roads and Road Safety. The State Government is launching a new awareness campaign urging drivers to slow down, be patient and show respect when encountering workers on the state’s roads. Research from the...

Buloke Times
04 Nov 2024
Health

Dialysis in Donald

It is not widely known that life-saving treatment is offered three days per week on Donald’s doorstep, but East Wimmera Health Service’s Dialysis unit has been in operation at the Donald campus since 2006. Initially it began in the east wing...

Buloke Times
04 Nov 2024
Video

“The Critic”

British acting legend Sir Ian McKellen stars as a powerful London theatre critic in this weekend’s Rex movie “The Critic”. Based on the 2015 novel, “Curtain Call”, by Anthony Quinn, “The Critic” is a period drama set in 1934 London...

Rex Theatre
04 Nov 2024
Sport
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Racing

Bannerton Wins Elders Mt. Wycheproof Cup

(By Quill McQuilty) A huge crowd turned out for Derby Day in the Country and the running of the Elder’s Mt Wycheproof Cup on Saturday, at Wycheproof, in fine, warm weather and a lovely cooling breeze to keep racegoers comfortable. The prestigious...

Quill McQuilty
05 Nov 2024
Shooting

Birchip Wins Rifle Challenge Shield

The Challenge Shield was first shot for by the Victorian Rangers in 1891 and was won by “B Company” which was made up of Rangers from Dunolly, Timor, St Arnaud, and Donald. The Shield then remained in St Arnaud Town Hall until it was given to...

Buloke Times
05 Nov 2024
Cricket

Cricket Pace Quickens

Batsmen had less time than usual to “settle in” to their innings in round 2 of Wimmera Mallee cricket on Saturday. For the first time the Association included a “T-20” round in the draw, with each innings restricted to 20 overs in the...

Buloke Times
05 Nov 2024
Cricket

Junior Cricket – at Last!

The disappointment at the Donald Junior Cricket competition first round being washed out was soon forgotten when players took to the field for round two last Sunday. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, the Renegades may have regretted that...

Buloke Times
01 Nov 2024
Agriculture
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Agriculture

Pulse Protein Research to Meet Global Demand

An innovative new $13.6 million plant protein project is set to position Australian growers and the nation’s processing sector to capitalise on growing consumer demand both nationally and across the world. The four-year project is an initiative of...

Agriculture Victoria
28 Oct 2024
Agriculture

Woolpoll Closes This Week – Make Your Voice Heard

Wool growers vote to set the levy rate for the next three years. Wool growers across Australia are being urged to have their say and vote in WoolPoll 2024 before polls close on 1 November. WoolPoll is a voluntary vote of wool levy payers who have...

Buloke Times
28 Oct 2024
Agriculture

Caring For Your Stock in Dry Seasonal Conditions

One way to help manage your stock during dry seasonal conditions is with the use of a stock containment area (SCA). Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels said caring for stock during a drought can be challenging and...

Agriculture Victoria
21 Oct 2024
Agriculture

Important Results From Crop Rotation Study

Agriculture Victoria’s long-term cropping research in the Victorian Mallee is unearthing important results which could impact agricultural land management in the region. Agriculture Victoria Senior Research Scientist Professor Roger Armstrong said...

Agriculture Victoria
14 Oct 2024