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Equality versus Equity

The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. However, despite their similarities, equity and equality are inherently different concepts, and the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme will initiate...

Simone Christie

03 Mar 2023

Events

Birchip Alive with Music – That’s Entertainment

Although the late harvest and early school finish affected the crowd numbers at the Birchip Community Christmas Party, the Birchip Public Hall and Morrison Street were alive with community spirit and goodwill on December 23, with local and returning...

Simone Christie

20 Jan 2023

Community

Bridging the Generation Gap

Traditionally the Birchip kindergarten children were regularly seen out and about in the local community, but like many things, their community visits in recent years have been restricted, particularly to the local health service. However, on...

Simone Christie

16 Dec 2022

Events

At the Eleventh Hour . . .

Nearly 60 people from all generations recognised a minute’s silence at the Birchip Cenotaph on the 11th. of the 11th. month at 11 a.m.. Shane McLoughlan welcomed and thanked everyone there to celebrate and reflect on the 2022 Remembrance Day...

Simone Christie

15 Nov 2022

Events

Big Vote for Birchip Big Bucks

Birchip Forum is launching its “Birchip Big Bucks” campaign on Saturday, November 26, with a Christmas market in Cumming Avenue on polling day. Many Victorians might choose to cast their vote early, but there is something traditional about...

Simone Christie

11 Nov 2022

Events

Fans Flock to School Art Show

In addition to the eighty community members and their visitors who attended the Gala Opening of the Birchip P-12 School Art Show on Friday evening, a further one hundred people visited the exhibits on Saturday and Sunday. Over the weekend the...

Simone Christie

08 Nov 2022