Buloke Times

Classmates Reunited

In conjunction with Donald Primary School’s celebrations to mark the school’s 150th anniversary last weekend, students who began their formal education in the Prep Class of 1961, were reunited during an informal lunch at the Donald Hotel on...

Youth

Birchip Park Revitalised

With the VCE students sitting their final examinations at the St Mary’s Parish Centre in recent weeks, Birchip Playgroup have been meeting at the Birchip Memorial Park, and last Friday they were excited to see newly laid grass and the water play...

Harness Racing

Cup Crowd Braves Windy Weather

Donald and District Racing Club held its annual Cup Carnival on Sunday, November 17, attended by a hearty crowd willing to brave the windy conditions of the day. Marquees were anchored securely and other plans hastily rearranged to accommodate the...

Managing Stress

The Banyena community, like many communities in the Wimmera region, is facing a number of challenges that are threatening the livelihood and lifestyle of many of the residents. Always proactive, the Banyena community has galvanised to address these...

Obituary

Eulogy for the Late John Christopher Barling

(From Andrew Barling). To Dad, Grandpa, Pa, Old Grandpa, John, Uncle John, Mr Barling, John Boy – however you knew him. For just over two-thirds of their lives – Mum and Dad were married, for almost 66 years – inseparable as they aged –...

Video

“Venom: The Last Dance”

Marvel Comic character “Venom” takes centre stage once again in this week’s Rex movie “Venom: The Last Dance”. Actor, Tom Hardy returns as defamed journalist “Eddie Brock” with his alien alter-ego “Venom”. For those unfamiliar with...

News

Ten Trucks to Boost CFA’s Driver Training

CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators. Recently, the keys to five of the 10 new driver training trucks were officially handed over to CFA by the...

Sport

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Racing

Chartres Wins Donald Cup

(By Peter Hibberd) Chartres won comfortably in what turned out to be a very fast run for the Bet365 Donald Cup. The trainer Matt Laurie from Mornington completed a rare double with this horse, having won the Mornington Cup with jockey Harry Coffey...

Bowls

Wedderburn Takes Charge

Wedderburn has hit form with a vengeance, deposing Donald Golf from ladder leadership with a commanding 23-shot victory on Saturday, the 12 points taking it to top spot after 6 rounds of North Central Playing Area pennant bowls. In the closest game...

Bowls

Donald Golf Bowled Over by Wedderburn

Donald Golf bowlers journeyed to Wedderburn for Weekend Pennant and the games were played in hot blustery conditions. Wedderburn proved too strong for Golf by winning both Divisions. At least Golf is still second in Division 1 and third in Division...

Cricket

Cricket Back to “Forty Overs”

After two rounds of T-20 competition, Wimmera Mallee cricket returned on Saturday to its regular routine of 40 overs per innings. At its home ground, Marnoo elected to bat against Donald-Jeffcott, and runs soon began to flow, with Jim Duxson, 61...

Agriculture

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New App Maps Pesticide Resistance Across Australia

The Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) tool offers a clear view of pesticide resistance across Australia, helping growers and agronomists make data-driven crop management decisions. Developed by the Centre for Crop and Disease Management...

Manage Fatigue on the Farm During Harvest

As harvest season kicks into high gear, farmers and agricultural workers are logging longer hours in the fields to bring in the year’s yield. While the rush to meet deadlines and maximise productivity is a hallmark of this critical time, it’s...

Agriculture Victoria

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

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...