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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...

Buloke Times
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
Community

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...

Buloke Times
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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Tractor Pull Gains Traction

The Donald Tractor Pull is getting all geared up for this year’s Donald show – it seems all it needed to gain traction was a couple of major sponsors, so with North West Ag and Adams Family Farms offering to support the new event, organisers can...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Opinion

Challenges Facing Country Newspapers

[From Country Press Australia] Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it as a landmark moment that recognises the...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Community

Kevin Joins the Centenarians

Keeping busy and avoiding alcohol might be among the keys to a St Arnaud man’s longevity. Kevin Allen turned 100 on Thursday, June 19, celebrating with a few cups of his favourite black tea. “I’ve never drunk beer or anything, but I love my...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Community

“Wizard” Takes to Donald Stage

A supportive crowd of family, friends and community members crammed into the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, to see the Donald High School’s production of the “Wizard of OZ-stralia” and the smell of popcorn sold at the entry filled the space...

Buloke Times
01 Jul 2025
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Football

Battle of the Century?

(By Shane O’Shea) The 2025 season brings up the hundredth year that the name North-Central has been in use to identify the local football playing area in north west Victoria. Only two of the original members of that competition, Donald and St...

Shane O'Shea
04 Jul 2025
Football

Tigers Juniors Triumph

A fresh but pleasant morning provided ideal conditions for football as Birchip-Watchem under-14s hosted Sea Lake-Nandaly. The morning may have been cool, but the intensity was high from the opening bounce. Birchip-Watchem came out with a strong...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Football

Third Term Burst Gets Bulls Reserves Home

The Birchip-Watchem Bulls reserves overcame a slow start to produce a stirring second-half performance and claim a 29-point win over the Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers on Saturday, at George Cartwright Oval. The Tigers came out firing in the opening term...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Netball

Magpies Swoop on Donald Netballers

[From Donald Netball Club] Net Set Go Donald’s Net Set Go netballers travelled to Boort for another competitive match against a talented opposition. It was wonderful to see the girls putting into practice the skills they were focusing on each...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
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Agriculture

At July 16 BCG Ag Tech Expo: Weed Management at the Forefront

With increasing pressure on growers to improve sustainability and manage herbicide resistance, the upcoming BCG Ag Tech Expo will showcase technology such as camera sprayers, autonomous robotics, drone-based weed mapping, and real-world grower...

Buloke Times
04 Jul 2025
Agriculture

Sheep Producers Show Resilience

The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals a significant shift in producer sentiment and flock management strategies across the nation. This...

Buloke Times
01 Jul 2025
Agriculture

Toxic Weed Risk Due to Dry Swamps and Dams

(Paul Beltz, Senior Veterinary Officer) The green pick available on swampy land or dried up billabongs and dams may seem a boon for producers during drought and difficult seasonal conditions. However, it’s important to check for toxic weeds and...

Buloke Times
01 Jul 2025
Agriculture

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...

Buloke Times
27 Jun 2025