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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...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
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Northern Grampians Withdraws from Five-Council Alliance

Northern Grampians Shire Council has withdrawn from a five-council alliance created to collectively advocate to State Government on issues including transmission lines, renewable energy and mining. The alliance, formed in February this year, also...

Buloke Times
02 May 2025
ANZAC Day

In Unity and Reflection . . . Birchip Remembers

Though the Birchip Cenotaph stood in quiet solitude at 11a.m. on the 25th April, 2025, the spirit of ANZAC was alive and well within the walls of the Birchip Public Hall, where a community united in remembrance, gratitude, and hope. Moving the...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
ANZAC Day

Personal Memories Inspire Charlton Anzac Address

Reflections on past acts of service formed the core messages of ANZAC Day addresses at the 2025 Charlton commemoration which took place between the High Street cenotaph and the Charlton Hall last Friday. The 110th commemoration of the Gallipoli...

Jenny Pollard
29 Apr 2025
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Art and Photography On Show

The opening night of the Donald Art and Photography Show, Friday, May 9, was enjoyed by all who attended. Accompanied by the background music by Leo Tellefson, people wandered around the 250-plus entries, viewing the beautiful artwork and...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
Community

Neighbourhood House Week in Buloke Shire: “Ripples of Change”

Neighbourhood Houses in Buloke Shire joined communities across Australia in celebrating Neighbourhood House Week from May 12 to 18 under the uplifting theme, “Ripples of Change”. Neighbourhood House Week is a time to recognise the vital role...

Birchip Neighbourhood House
16 May 2025
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Wyche. Probians Admire Caravan Park Facilities

[From Wycheproof Probus Club] The Wycheproof Probus Club held an interesting meeting at the Wycheproof Caravan Park in May. The meeting venue was the camp kitchen where the new facilities were on display. This is a new shelter doubling the floor...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
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V/Line Timetable Discrepancy

It has been noted that V/Line bus stop signs in the area have been upgraded recently; however, the timetables have not. Timetables shown at each bus stop may not be the most current schedule and could give an inaccurate indication of arrival and...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
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Bulls Set the Standard

(By Shane O’Shea) Almost a third of the way through North-Central’s 2025 home-and-away series, the competition’s eight clubs take a break tomorrow to enable local junior hockey players to compete in the annual Junior Country Championship in...

Shane O'Shea
16 May 2025
Football

Lions Roar at Home

With the day being perfect for footy on Saturday at the Lions Den in Wycheproof, Calder United took on the Boort Magpies in what was to be the match of the round! Boort recruited well over the off season and was sitting undefeated on top of the...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
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Wedderburn Juniors Strong at Birchip

The under-17s were anticipating a close contest with both teams looking for their first win. Unfortunately for the Bulls they came up against the strongest team Wedderburn had fielded all season, with the inclusion of some Inglewood players on...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
Netball

Donald Hosts Charlton Netballers

14-&-Under “A” Quarter 1: Donald started off strongly with the WA and GA setting up well on the line for set plays. Early points on the board by Donald set it up for the remainder of the game. Charlton was utilising space on the court well...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
Agriculture
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Seedling Survival in Marginal Moisture

The practice of dry sowing has become increasingly common with frequent years of below average rainfall in the sowing season. Dry sowing, where crops are sown into a dry seed bed before season breaking rainfall, has helped farmers decrease...

Buloke Times
16 May 2025
Agriculture

Pasture Pathways Program

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has unveiled the new Pasture Pathways program for grazing advisors, with applications now open from interested groups to participate. Pasture Pathways is a unique training and development initiative designed to...

Buloke Times
13 May 2025
Agriculture

Stubble Management for Weed Control

(By Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart) Having a large cropping program to manage, Jason Coleman keeps their crop rotation simple and concentrates on optimising their profitability. He constantly reassesses their weed management practices and adapts their...

Buloke Times
13 May 2025
Agriculture

Helping Farmers Hone Agribusiness Skills

Rabobank’s Rabo Client Councils have partnered with rural training provider AgriFocused to deliver farm business skills for primary producers in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. The practical online Farm Office Plus program provides tools to improve...

Buloke Times
13 May 2025