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“Country” Theme Headlines Pacing Cup: Ladies’ Dress Codes Among the Winners

The dress code was “Relaxed Country” and the marketing called on race-goers to kit up in “Akubras and boots”. The 2025 Charlton Pacing Cup homed in on all things rural with the theme “We’re All Country” as patrons responded with gusto...

Jenny Pollard

18 Mar 2025

Events

“OK”! What a Weekend!

As the adrenaline rush from “OK Motels” subsides, Charlton can reflect on how the modest little festival, which began back in 2018, has now grown into a full-on, “all-of-town” experience as 800 visitors descended on the “Friendly River...

Jenny Pollard

28 Feb 2025

Events

“OK” Party Kicks Off

Charlton’s population swelled significantly last weekend with the arrival of hundreds of visitors for the annual “OK Motels” event which combines music, community fellowship and a welcoming embrace for travellers from across the state and...

Advertising Buloke Times

25 Feb 2025

Australia Day

CWA’s Golden Era of Service

(By Jenny Pollard) A Golden Anniversary filled with many golden highlights is how Charlton’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) Branch, Cabbaritta will mark its 50th anniversary during 2025. As the organizing body of Charlton’s Australia Day...

Jenny Pollard

31 Jan 2025

Australia Day

Involvement – the Life Blood of Our Communities

(By Jenny Pollard) In Charlton, as in other Buloke towns last Sunday, the spirit of endeavour was applauded under the over-arching Australia Day theme of “Respect. Reflect. Celebrate”. In perfect weather conditions a large crowd gathered...

Jenny Pollard

29 Jan 2025

Community

Anniversary Marks a Bitter-Sweet Milestone

A half century of international support was celebrated by the Charlton Action for World Development (AWD) Group last Friday night with the milestone occasion also bringing a bitter-sweet end to the small, but passionate entourage. Almost 70 guests...

Jenny Pollard

17 Dec 2024