News

Brad’s Bravery Recognised: Firefighters Win National Medals

A National Medal presentation was held at Donald CFA Fire Station on Saturday, March 15, with nine members within Buloke West Group receiving the significant honour in front of a large gathering of family and friends. Master of ceremonies for the...

Buloke Times

21 Mar 2025

Field & Game

“Wrong Decision”, Declares Laurie Levy: Duck Season Already Under Way

Coalition Against Duck Shooting Campaign Director, Laurie Levy, said at the weekend: “Despite the scientific reports that show native waterbirds are in serious long-term decline, Premier Jacinta Allan has extended Victoria’s duck shooting season...

Buloke Times

21 Mar 2025

Local business

Top Awards for Donald Bakery

The Donald Bakery left the 2025 Victorian Baking Show, hosted in Bendigo, with a tray full of awards. The awards were handed out earlier this month and Donald was once again firmly placed on the map thanks to the incredible efforts of the team at...

Buloke Times

18 Mar 2025

Obituary

Fond Farewell for Kathy Hose – A Leader in Many Endeavours

The funeral service for Kathryn Anne Hose, “Kathy”, was held at Tuckers Funerals Geelong, in Highton on Thursday, March 6. Her elder brother, Denis Flett, delivered the story of her childhood and family adventures, and this is a condensed...

Buloke Times

18 Mar 2025

Events

Film Festival at The Rex

Charlton Arts presents the annual Film Festival at The Rex this coming weekend, giving patrons an opportunity to critique a selection of movies guaranteed to challenge, provoke and engage. Making a transition to the month of March to avoid clashes...

Rex Theatre

18 Mar 2025

Community

Charlton Hosts Carers Group Lunch

The Charlton Neighbourhood House was excited to have representatives from Mallee Family Care and Northern District Community Health come along to its recent Carers Group lunch at the East Charlton Hotel. A large group of attendees was provided...

Buloke Times

18 Mar 2025

Community

Probians Travel to Boort

On Tuesday, February 25, Charlton Probians, three guests and four Wycheproof Probians travelled to Cobram Estate Olives at Boort for a tour of the olive groves. The estate takes in 2,777 hectares with 1.2 million olive trees. There are 10 different...

Charlton Probus

18 Mar 2025

News

Mali Heart Street Art Festival Shines Again in Cumming Avenue

For the fourth time, the annual Mali Heart Street Art Festival returned to Birchip on Saturday, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a day of shopping, hospitality, and reconnecting with family and friends along the bustling Main Street...

Buloke Times

14 Mar 2025

News

Online Launchpad Workshops Stimulate Local Business Ideas

Buloke Shire recently received a burst of entrepreneurial energy, hosting a dynamic online luncheon 3-day event last month that attracted 26 forward-thinking participants from across the shire and beyond. The gathering served as a vibrant launching...

Buloke Times

14 Mar 2025

News

Honouring Two Birchip Legends

More than 55 years ago, despite being 6,000 kilometres apart, Birchip residents Frank Hunt and Ray Naughton made history on the very same day. Now, their legacies are forever captured in a mural by artist Matt Hannah. The mural, painted on the...

Buloke Times

14 Mar 2025

News

Mallee Bull Cup Day Draws Huge Crowd: “An Affordable and Fun Family Day”

The spirits weren’t dampened at this year’s Mallee Bull Cup Day, where over 1,000 locals and visitors gathered to witness harness racing at its finest. Although stormy weather forced an early end to the day’s races, celebrations continued well...

Buloke Times

14 Mar 2025

News

Shining Success at Wycheproof Lions Club Show and Shine

The Wycheproof Lions Club Show and Shine event revved up the Calder Highway, to the Mt. Wycheproof & District Racecourse on Sunday over the long weekend, with a stellar lineup of quality entries rolling in from near and far. Gleaming machines...

Buloke Times

14 Mar 2025

Opinion

Decision Flattens Festival-Goers

It’s an event which, annually, has drawn lovers of the Great Outdoors to a location in Victoria’s Buloke Shire. From within the State, and from far beyond, they have travelled to enjoy the music and mateship of Donald’s Esoteric Festival...

Buloke Times

12 Mar 2025

News

Cancellation by Order, as Crowds Arrive

Esoteric Festival was cancelled at the last minute, late on Thursday, March 6, with the refusal of granting a Place of Public Entertainment – Operations permit, by Buloke Shire’s building surveyor. Festival organisers were devastated at the...

Buloke Times

12 Mar 2025

Community

Festival Approvals

(From Buloke Shire Council) The Buloke Shire Council voted to approve a one year planning permit for the 2025 Esoteric Music Festival to be held in Donald from March 6 to 11, 2025, at a meeting last Monday night. The permit was granted, against the...

Buloke Times

12 Mar 2025

Community

Birchip’s Big Weekend a Major Success

Birchip came alive over the March long weekend, with locals and visitors flocking to town to experience some of its most anticipated events. With a buzzing atmosphere, vibrant street art, and exciting live music, Birchip was the place to be. Mali...

Buloke Times

12 Mar 2025

News

Inspirational Stories from Regional Women

Inspirational stories from regional women will be among the highlights of International Women’s Day celebrations in Northern Grampians Shire. Mayor Karen Hyslop encouraged people to celebrate the power, resilience and achievements of women at...

Buloke Times

12 Mar 2025

News

Festival Forges Ahead

The decision to issue a planning permit to this year’s Esoteric Festival was made conditionally at Buloke Shire Council’s ordinary meeting held on Monday night in Wycheproof. The Council had announced its decision to deny a ten-year planning...

Buloke Times

07 Mar 2025

News

For People of All Abilities... Water Aerobics Continue

Another perfect morning for exercise in the water at Donald. The second session was well attended, and instructor Meg Tonkin was thrilled with some extra participants. Once again some of the Donald Dolphin participants (Wendy Harvey, Helen Amos...

Buloke Times

07 Mar 2025