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Changing of the Guard

At the recent Donald Public Cemetery Trust Annual General meeting, Shane O’Shea was elected as chairman, with Rhonda Russell and Helen Sheridan sharing the position of secretary/treasurer. They will be taking over from Vivienne Davidson, who has...

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“Tchum Lake – An Apex Project That Keeps on Giving, from 1975”

(From Maureen Donnellon, Birchip Probus Secretary.) Brian Lea, Birchip Probus president was guest speaker on the role played by Birchip Apex Club, from 1975, without whom, the Tchum Lake we know and love, may never have been created. Brian was the...

Landline Sneak Peek

What an unforgettable week it has been at the “Buloke Times”, as the extraordinary milestone was reached – 150 years of publication! It’s been a week filled with excitement, cake, confetti, and hearty congratulations from so many, all of...

Hardingham’s Welcomes Midwest

In a move towards modernization and growth, Hardingham’s, a name synonymous with plumbing in the Buloke area for decades, has officially rebranded itself as Midwest Plumbing and Appliances Pty Ltd. Owners Adam and Alex Schulz, Sam Penfold and...

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History of Red Gate Community Garden

The Donald History Society was well attended for the August meeting at the old Courthouse, and everyone greatly enjoyed the address by Jenni Campbell, who is a current member of the Red Gate Garden. Jenni’s speech is presented as written and she...

Honouring Birchip’s Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam Veterans Day was quietly observed in Birchip on Monday, of last week, a day set aside to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, one of Australia’s most challenging conflicts. At the...

CFA Chief’s Lifesaving Push

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan is encouraging members to roll up their sleeves as the Emergency Services Blood Drive enters its final days. Leading by example in Mount Waverley earlier this week, Jason donated whole blood, joining nearly 800 CF...

Friends and Neighbours Society August Report

Long serving president, Gavin Young, presented his annual report below, and then took nominations for president for the coming year. Michael Flagg was duly elected president, vice president is Rosemarie Larcombe, secretary is Melissa Drum and...

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Players from Near and Far: Charlton’s High Quality Croquet Tournament

Charlton Croquet Club held its annual Association Croquet Tournament on the 9th and 10th of August, welcoming a strong field of talented players despite a slight dip in participant numbers. The standard of competition remained high, with several...

Bulls Tune Up for Finals

(By Blake Lee) Birchip-Watchem and Donald closed out their home-and-away campaigns much as they began – the Bulls winning comfortably, and the Royal Blues unable to find a breakthrough. For Birchip-Watchem, Saturday’s 26.18 (174) to 0.1 (1)...

From Flemington to the Wimmera: Cup Tour Coming to Warracknabeal

The thunder of hooves, the clink of glasses, and the shimmer of solid gold will all meet in Warracknabeal on Saturday, August 30, as the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour arrives in town for the 2025 Sheep Hills Cup. This iconic event will see two Melbourne...

While On-field Success Avoids Royal Blues... Club Loyalty Runs Deep

For the entire home-and-away senior football season, Donald failed to register a single win, but the scene in the Anderson Blue Room overlooking the Goff Letts Oval on Saturday night would have done credit to any post-grand final assemblage. More...

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Emerging Markets for Low-Oil Oats

South Australian oat breeders are embracing new technologies to breed better varieties that meet growing domestic and international demand for the grain. Australia’s reputation as a high-quality oat producer offers a significant opportunity for...

Potassium Project To Improve Crop Nutrition

Australian growers are removing more potassium (K) from their soils than they are putting back, putting crop performance at risk. To help address this, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing $5.8 million in a project led...

Farmers’ Voice Key to “State of the State” Survey

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and regional Victorians to have their say on the biggest issues and opportunities facing their communities through the first ever State of the State: Farmer Priorities Survey. VFF President...

Growers Winning War on Weeds

A new report reveals that Australian grain and cotton growers are achieving productivity gains by investing in smarter, long-term weed management strategies, proving weeds can be beaten. A decade on from the last national estimate, new CSIRO...