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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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Donald and Boort Lead the Way

Two rounds into North Central Playing Area’s Midweek Pennant season, participants are still waiting for the weather to warm up, but competition out on the bowling green is generating plenty of heat, as teams jostle for position. Donald, which...

“It’s OK to Say No”

A powerful and earnest community conversation unfolded in Wycheproof on Saturday night when Shanna Whan, founder of the national charity Sober in the Country and 2022 Australian Local Hero, shared her story and encouraged rural Australians to...

Donald Tractor Pull: A Crowd-Pulling Success

The addition of the Tractor Pull to this year’s Donald Show proved to be an overwhelming success, drawing a steady stream of spectators throughout the day. Far more than just a test of horsepower, the event was an impressive display of classic and...

All Aboard for Spectacular Steamrail Visit: Wycheproof Welcomes Steam Weekender

There’s a real buzz building in Wycheproof ahead of this weekend’s Steam Weekender Welcome, as a Heritage Sleeper Train makes its way into the heart of the Mallee. In an exciting tourism boost for the Buloke region, Steamrail Victoria will...

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A Major Feature of the Donald Show: Two Full Days of Equestrian Action

The Donald Show successfully delivered two full days of equestrian action on the main oval, featuring two open show rings, show jumping, and pony club classes. Equine enthusiasts continue to return in strong numbers, with entries steadily increasing...

Charlton Basketball is Back!

On Monday night, the Women’s Competition fired back up with 40 women taking the court. Competition co-ordinators, Chloe Walsh and Remi Jeffrey, were pleased to see so many keen players return for another season, as well as many new faces joining...

Birchip and Wirrim Visit St. Arnaud

Tennis is back for another exciting season, with the first round of the 2025/2026 North Central Lawn Tennis Association season played on Saturday afternoon. Birchip and Wirrim teams travelled to St Arnaud to face Kara Kara and St Arnaud...

Harness Racing Honours the Late Gavin Lang

[By Harness Racing Victoria] The late, great Gavin Lang was elevated to the 12th Legend of Victorian harness racing at Saturday night’s Hall of Fame ceremony, capping a night that also saw six inductions and the first great families celebrated...

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Field-Testing Pre-emergent Herbicide Packages

(By Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart) The “mix-and-rotate herbicides” strategy is central to sustainable herbicide use on Australian grain farms, it is the opposite of the “silver-bullet” approach, which has repeatedly failed and resulted in the...

“Weevil Kinevil” Could Be the Answer to a Wicked Weed Problem in Australian Crops

A team of world-leading researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are exploring if a small insect, the stem-boring weevil, Lixus caudiger, could hold the key to tackling flaxleaf fleabane; one of the most invasive and costly...

Discover St. Arnaud’s Natural Treasures: A Great Place to See Local Flora

[Contributed by St Arnaud Field Naturalists Club.] Did you know St Arnaud is home to some of Australia’s most fascinating plants and wildlife? Much of our natural heritage often goes unnoticed, but the St Arnaud Field Naturalists Club is keen to...

Grain Industry “Life” for Shane Wall, Adrian Murphy

The Grain Industry Association of Victoria (GIAV) has proudly announced the induction of Adrian Murphy and Shane Wall as Life Members, recognising their outstanding service and dedication to the Victorian and Australian grains industry. GIAV...