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ANZAC Day

In Unity and Reflection . . . Birchip Remembers

Though the Birchip Cenotaph stood in quiet solitude at 11a.m. on the 25th April, 2025, the spirit of ANZAC was alive and well within the walls of the Birchip Public Hall, where a community united in remembrance, gratitude, and hope. Moving the...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
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ANZAC Day

Personal Memories Inspire Charlton Anzac Address

Reflections on past acts of service formed the core messages of ANZAC Day addresses at the 2025 Charlton commemoration which took place between the High Street cenotaph and the Charlton Hall last Friday. The 110th commemoration of the Gallipoli...

Jenny Pollard
29 Apr 2025
ANZAC Day

Light Shines on Dawn Service

Minutes before daybreak on Friday, a huge crowd gathered the illuminated monument dedicated to those who have served Australia in times of war. There to welcome people of all ages was the president of the Donald RSL sub-branch, Carmel Dugan, who...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Community

Door Knock Delivers

CFA engines, children, and enthusiastic volunteers descended upon Donald’s streets on Tuesday evening, for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The Donald community certainly came together this year, raising $4,763.50 during the...

Buloke Times
18 Apr 2025
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Local Historian Donates Framed “Death Penny”

In a heartfelt act of remembrance, Glen Ireland of Boort has painstakingly assembled a stunning framed tribute to World War I soldier Hugh Grace, incorporating a rare and poignant artefact, the original “Death Penny” awarded to Grace’s family...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Health

“Smoothie Bike” a Welcome Treat

East Wimmera Health Service’s “smoothie bike” was in hot demand during the school holidays, when it made a scheduled stop at St Arnaud library. Health service staff estimated people made 60 smoothies between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., pedalling the...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Events

Warrack. Hosts Easter Convention

Travelling from all corners of Victoria, including Warrnambool, Melbourne, Underbool, Willaura, Castlemaine, young and old arrived in Warracknabeal for Easter. One couple from Cranbourne taking seven hours! What was the attraction? To attend the...

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29 Apr 2025
Health

Rural and Remote Health Care Needs More than a Band-Aid

In the lead up to the federal election, with plenty of community conversations rolling out across the country (but few rural and remote health election promises), the new Royal Flying Doctor Service Federation Chief Executive, Emma Buchanan, hopes...

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29 Apr 2025
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Football

Bulls Prevails in Clash of Titans

Birchip-Watchem’s bright start to season 2025 continued on Saturday with a hard fought 10 point victory over fierce rival Sea Lake-Nandaly, away from home and overcoming a blistering 4 goal to none start by the Tigers, who flew out of the blocks...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Football

Navies Triumphant in Wet ANZAC Day Clash

Charlton has returned to the winners list – celebrating victory for the first time in 611 days. The solemn occasion of the 110 year anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops into Turkey, served as a perfect night for a clash between two of North...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Football

Boort Does the Job

After three rounds of the 2025 season, Boort has grabbed poll position on the ladder following a decisive victory over host, Donald. In a year that will ob­viously produce some one sided affairs, the Magpies will be well aware they now have a busy...

Buloke Times
29 Apr 2025
Racing

Charlton Harness Welcomes Djaara People

(By Peter Hibberd) The associations of the Charlton Harness Racing Club and the Djaara people continued with the smoking ceremony, before another day of harness racing. With approximately forty guests on course, they enjoyed the hospitality of the...

Peter Hibberd
25 Apr 2025
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Agriculture

How the Australian 2024 Winter Crop Wrapped Up

In the latest episode of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness podcast, Unpacking Ag, agricultural analysts Sean Hickey and Joe Boyle discuss the results of the 2024 winter cropping season and check in on several regions hit by drought conditions last year...

Buloke Times
18 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Supply “Fragility” in Urea Market

[From Rabobank] Global urea supplies currently sit in a fragile state, with several key suppliers exporting lower volumes year-on-year, which creates a “ripple effect” for available volumes for Australian fertiliser importers, Rabobank says in...

Buloke Times
15 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Animal Disease Courses

(By Dr Jeff Cave, Senior Veterinary Officer, Northern Region.) During March, Agriculture Victoria ran three Animal Disease Investigation (ADI) courses. The regionally based courses were held in Ellinbank, Bendigo, and Hamilton. Each course hosted 12...

Buloke Times
15 Apr 2025
Agriculture

Beef and Wool Outlook Favourable

The agricultural outlook for April is favourable for beef and wool, while croppers keep an eye on the sky ahead of the seeding window. A recent release of Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ Monthly Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less...

Buloke Times
15 Apr 2025