Buloke Times

A “Life” So Truly Earned

Donald 2000 is proud to announce the induction of its very first Life Member – the one and only John McConville. If you’ve ever asked John how he’s doing, you already know his answer: “GREAT!” And that’s exactly what he is – great in...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

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A “Life” So Truly Earned

Donald 2000 is proud to announce the induction of its very first Life Member – the one and only John McConville. If you’ve ever asked John how he’s doing, you already know his answer: “GREAT!” And that’s exactly what he is – great in...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024
Community

Capri Joins Jonny’s Journey

When soldiers put their lives on the front line, long-term health challenges are almost inevitable, but assistance dogs are improving both the physical and mental wellbeing of those in need. Birchip resident Mr Jonathan (Jonny) Kemp has recently...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024
Events

Power Fails, but Party Prevails

Donald’s whole town Christmas party was held on Friday, December 20, and despite considerable weather challenges, entertained the community as well as rewarding a number of lucky shoppers with the much-anticipated Chamber of Commerce Christmas...

Daniel Puentes

24 Dec 2024
News

Transmission Plan Update Released

VicGrid has released the “Draft Victorian Transmission Plan (VTP) Guidelines Final Engagement Report – What We Heard”. The report is an update to the Draft VTP Guidelines Interim Engagement Report that was released on September 30. The report...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Youth

Kids’ Wellbeing Book Brings Community Together

Get ready to unleash your creativity and explore the wonders of Buloke with the new Community and Wellbeing Activities Book! Featuring Buloke’s Bearded Dragon, this exciting book invites kids and families to colour their way through local towns...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Events

Power Fails, but Party Prevails

Donald’s whole town Christmas party was held on Friday, December 20, and despite considerable weather challenges, entertained the community as well as rewarding a number of lucky shoppers with the much-anticipated Chamber of Commerce Christmas...

Daniel Puentes

24 Dec 2024

Community

Mayor Shares Festive Spirit

As the holiday season begins, Buloke Shire’s Mayor Alan Getley, encourages everyone to embrace the spirit of kindness and giving, reflecting on the joy of community connection. “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This is a time to celebrate...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Capri Joins Jonny’s Journey

When soldiers put their lives on the front line, long-term health challenges are almost inevitable, but assistance dogs are improving both the physical and mental wellbeing of those in need. Birchip resident Mr Jonathan (Jonny) Kemp has recently...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Community

Donald’s Names and Numbers

Finally! The new Donald phone book is now available for purchase at the “Buloke Times”, Donald Post Office and Donald Newsagency. Kez Duncan, Carol Holland and Chris Clark have spent over six months compiling and editing the information and urge...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

News

Transmission Plan Update Released

VicGrid has released the “Draft Victorian Transmission Plan (VTP) Guidelines Final Engagement Report – What We Heard”. The report is an update to the Draft VTP Guidelines Interim Engagement Report that was released on September 30. The report...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Local Government

Buloke Strengthens its Emergency Preparedness

Preparedness is essential in managing emergencies, and Buloke Shire Council has been actively enhancing its readiness to support the community during severe weather events. Recent annual training, live drills, such as practising raising the...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Sport

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Cricket

Vets to Hit Donald

For the first time, Donald is to host a veterans’ match of cricket when Vic Country plays Hamilton on the Jeffcott Ground. The over-60s game is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11 a.m., and all the players are looking forward to some...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Tennis

Birchip Climbs Tennis Ladder

Round 9 of the North Central Lawn Tennis Association saw a shake-up in the ladder, as Charlton handed ladder-leader Wirrim its first loss of the season, while Birchip climbed up the ladder after a dominant display against Wycheproof. Under Friday...

Buloke Times

20 Dec 2024

Harness Racing

Change of Leadership at Charlton Trots

(By Peter Hibberd) After leading the Charlton Harness Club for the past eight years, Joe Thompson has handed over the reins to Andrea O’Gorman. At last week’s AGM, Andrea was elected president, Janice Boyle vice-president, treasurer Hayley...

Peter Hibberd

20 Dec 2024

Bowls

Bowlers Ready for Festive Season

Round 10 of North Central Playing Area’s midweek pennant competition on Tuesday saw bowlers taking to the green for the last time prior to the Christmas/New Year festive season break, with competition to resume on Tuesday, January 14. Ladder...

Buloke Times

20 Dec 2024

Agriculture

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Agriculture

VFF Announces Election Results

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the outcome of its elections for VFF president and vice-president, as well as a number of VFF commodity group roles. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham congratulated all successful office...

Buloke Times

24 Dec 2024

Agriculture

Flaxleaf Fleabane

Fleabane research will be a focus at BCG’s Trial’s Review Day on Friday, February 21 at the Birchip Community Leisure Centre. BCG Research Agronomist Angus Butterfield will detail why the key to controlling mature flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza spp.)...

Birchip Cropping Group

24 Dec 2024

Agriculture

Can Sheep Help Manage Feathertop Rhodes Grass?

(With Dr Asad (Md) Asaduzzaman, weeds researcher, Charles Sturt University.) Feathertop Rhodes grass is an invasive weed that has rapidly spread across all grain-growing regions in Australia. It is notoriously hard to kill with single herbicide...

Buloke Times

17 Dec 2024

Agriculture

Research: Wheat Falling Number May Improve After Storage

Grain growers generally experience anxiety when the falling number test machine comes out at harvest, but new preliminary research findings suggest that wheat falling number test results could improve with time in storage. The findings are part of...

Agriculture Victoria

17 Dec 2024