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The Buloke Times
Community

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...

Buloke Times
12 Aug 2025
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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...

Buloke Times
12 Aug 2025
Buloke Times

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...

Buloke Times
01 Aug 2025
Local business

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...

Buloke Times
18 Jul 2025
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Parents Practise Lifesaving Skills

Families across Buloke recently took part in three free baby and child first aid and CPR sessions, equipping parents, grandparents and carers with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. The free sessions were held in Birchip, Donald and...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
Community

A Celebration of Sport, Community and Youth

Country sport is built on contributions, camaraderie and commitment and this weekend the Birchip-Watchem community will celebrate all three. On Sunday at the Birchip Community Leisure Centre the Birchip Watchem junior and senior netball, hockey and...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
Community

New Leader and Format for St. Arnaud Playgroup

St Arnaud playgroup will resume next month with a refreshed program, led by a new facilitator with extensive early years’ experience. The playgroup, launched by Northern Grampians Shire Council earlier this year, has been on hiatus for term three...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
News

New Blood Helps CFA to Impressive Tally

CFA members from across the state have saved around 2,877 lives by making more than 950 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive. Team CFA’s contributions included more than 590 plasma, 330 whole blood and 30 platelet...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
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Football

Lions Hunt Crowning Glory, As Bulls Seek Redemption

(By Shane O’Shea) Premiership glory, the ultimate reward in any team sport, awaits Calder United and Birchip-Watchem tomorrow at Wedderburn, when they clash in North-Central football’s 2025 grand final. It promises to be a battle for supremacy...

Shane O'Shea
12 Sep 2025
Football

Bulls Reserves Book Grand Final Berth

The Birchip-Watchem reserves earned redemption on Saturday, defeating Boort, which in round 13 had cost them second spot, forcing them to go the long way round. However, after two impressive finals performances they have now booked a place in the...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
Racing

Spring Races at Donald

(By Peter Hibberd) All the local race clubs have started their preparations for their biggest days of the year – their respective cup meetings – with spring racing already commenced in the metropolitan area. The Donald Racing Centre will come...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
Netball

At St Arnaud’s Lord Nelson Park – Seven Netball Preliminary Finals

Under-14 “B” Boort v. Birchip-Watchem A very ferocious start from both Boort and Birchip-Watchem Under-14 “B’ with Boort scoring the first goal of the match. The ball went up and down the court several times due to a few nervous footwork...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
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Agriculture

Hundreds Converge On BCG’s Main Field Day

More than 500 farmers, advisers and industry representatives converged on BCG’s Main Research Site on the Sunraysia Highway, Birchip, for the 2025 Main Field Day. A highlight of the day was the acknowledgement of the Hunt family, with Bronwyn and...

Buloke Times
12 Sep 2025
Agriculture

At BCG’s Main Field Day: Dig into Soil Challenges and Solutions for Growers

Farmers and advisors attending BCG’s Main Field Day on Wednesday September 10 at Birchip will have the chance to step into a 20-metre-long soil pit to see first-hand what lies beneath their crops and how it impacts production. BCG Senior Scientist...

Birchip Cropping Group
09 Sep 2025
Agriculture

BCG Main Field Day, September 10: Farming Without Paraquat – What Could Come Next?

With paraquat under review by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), farmers across north-west Victoria face uncertainty about the future of one of their most relied-upon weed control tools. What happens to weed...

Birchip Cropping Group
05 Sep 2025
Agriculture

RIC Certainty Welcome, but More Support Needed

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement last week of ongoing certainty for the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) beyond 2026, but says farmers urgently need more meaningful support in the face...

Buloke Times
05 Sep 2025