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International Vets Visit Rich Avon

In the lead-up to the International Sheep Veterinary Congress in Wollongong, a group of visiting veterinarians took part in a pre-conference tour of Rich Avon, hosted by Dr Peter Windsor. The congress, running from October 27 to 31, drew around 500...

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Author’s Birchip Connection

Last week, the “Buloke Times” received a letter from Julian Lucas, of Brighton East. The following are excerpts from Julian’s letter. “Yesterday my wife and I watched the ABC ‘Landline’ program about the ‘Buloke Times’. We enjoyed...

Buloke Times
21 Oct 2025
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...

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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...

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12 Aug 2025
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Lives Saved as Fire Destroys Historic Hotel at Lascelles

Working smoke alarms have saved the lives of four people who woke to their building engulfed in flames overnight at Lascelles. CFA was called to the hotel fire on Henty Highway at 2.10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. When firefighters arrived at the...

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News

Botanical Survey Results Revealed

On Tuesday evening, October 14, 2025, Birchip Landcare Group held an informative evening showcasing the result of their recent botanical survey undertaken by ecologist and botanist Paul Foreman throughout the Birchip area. Fourteen environmental...

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Community

Fire Danger Period Looms

For more information on preparing your property and understanding local fire restrictions, visit www. cfa. vic. gov. au

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Video

“Rocky Horror” to Screen at The Rex

It’s NOT a midnight screening, but the perennial cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be up on the Rex screen this Friday night at 8 p.m. to usher in Halloween. Just to be clear – this is a movie screening, not a live show. And...

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“New Look” Wimmera-Mallee Cricket

With cricket associations undergoing major restructures for this summer, Wimmera-Mallee will field just six teams, all of them “A” graders. This means that three one-day games will be scheduled each week, with semi-finals to be played on...

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Donald-Jeffcott Outscores­ Horsham Tigers

In a commanding display of batting and bowling in its second Horsham Association game, Donald-Jeffcott secured a comprehensive victory over Tigers “A” grade at the Jeffcott Oval. Batting first, Donald posted a formidable total of 236 for 4 from...

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Bowls

Donald Joins Ladder Leaders

Donald underlined improvement in its consistency this season and moved into third place on the Div. 1 ladder with a comfortable win over Boort. Driving the hosts’ win was emerging talent, Hunter Wingfield, whose rink secured a commanding win, the...

Shane O'Shea
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Bowls

Close Encounters of the Bowls Variety

Round 3 of North Central Playing Area’s midweek pennant bowls competition produced four tight contests, the closest resulting in a 1-shot win to St. Arnaud Country Club over cross town rival St. Arnaud, while the biggest margin was Donald Golf’s...

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24 Oct 2025
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Agriculture

Science Shaping Farming Future

North West Victoria hosted some of Australia’s brightest agricultural scientists last week as BCG and CSIRO joined forces to explore how research and practical farming can come together to address the industry’s most pressing challenges from...

Buloke Times
24 Oct 2025
Agriculture

Tomorrow is Hay Safety Day

“Share the load on October 25 and make Australia’s $2bn fodder industry safer.” That’s the message from industry leaders. The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) has a two-fold message for National Hay Safety Day as the busy...

Buloke Times
24 Oct 2025
Opinion

Farmers Matter Amidst Rare Earth Mining Rush

As Anthony Albanese prepared to meet Donald Trump in Washington this week, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Federal and State Governments to ensure farmers and regional communities are not ignored in the rush to secure rare...

Buloke Times
21 Oct 2025
Agriculture

Producers Urged to Focus on Quality, Storage and Safety

Hay producers are encouraged to consider feed quality testing, a critical activity for securing a marking and ensuring adequate storage to maintain quality and reduce the risk of haystack fires this year as production in North West Victoria ramps...

Birchip Cropping Group
21 Oct 2025