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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...

“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...

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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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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The Power of the Tractor On Display at Quambatook

(By “Quill”) Quambatook held the Australian Tractor Pull Championships on Easter Saturday at its purpose built track in front of thousands of appreciative spectators. This fully-fuelled event draws spectators and competitors from all over...

The Walsh Family Celebrates a Hundred Years at Litchfield

The Walsh family celebrated 100 years of farming at Litchfield on 5th April, 2025. The day started at 11 a.m. in front of the Donald Post Office where all could view, across the road, the small brick building attached to the Commonwealth bank, where...

Easter Travellers Take a Break

For years past, Donald’s historic Police Camp has been a brief, but interesting, “Driver Reviver” stopping point for people crossing Buloke Shire at Easter on their way to and from places near and far. The most recent attraction of the Camp...

Donald Pony Club’s Membership Boost

Donald and District Pony Club has seen a much-needed boost in riding memberships this year, increasing almost double in number, with the introduction of four new members to the club. Earlier in the year, Paige Brusnahan returned to the Pony Club...

From Our Town to the Front Lines... “We Remember!”

With ANZAC Day fast approaching, the Wycheproof community is actively preparing to remember and acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to do so, for our great country, bringing their legacy to life in a special...

FreeZA Amplified

At the 2025 Push Summit held at the iconic Melbourne Recital Centre last week, the Hon. Natalie Suleyman (Minister for Youth) announced that after more than 25 years of delivering youth-led music and cultural events, FReeZA is evolving. Youth...

“Kooka” Has a New Mate

Donald’s new kookaburra is the brainchild of Jodie Hollis, current chairperson of the Donald 2000 Committee. Jodie contacted the artist, Chris Fussell, who lives in Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley. Chris had already “built” a kookaburra for the...

District Loses Popular Piper

Family, friends and admirers from far and wide have been saddened by the death of Laurence Stuart McSwain on February 24. Widely known for his activities in the St. Arnaud and Donald areas, Laurie was for years a piper in both St. Arnaud’s Norman...

Cyclists to Enjoy New Tourism Trail

Great Western residents and visitors can now enjoy an iconic cycling experience that showcases world-class wineries alongside historically significant aspects of the renowned wine village. Senator Jana Stewart officially opened the Great Western...

At Australia’s Largest Heritage Festival... Victorian Stories Unearthed

Victoria’s biggest celebration of heritage returns on Friday, April 18, with the launch of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) – presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and proudly supported by the Heritage Council...

New Paint Job for Locomotive J254

Donald Lions Club, working with Buloke Shire Council, has obtained funding to give one of Donald’s major tourists stop-overs, the Lions initiated train park, best exhibit J254 steam train a paint job. It started with the Donald High School...

Birchip Probus Elects Officers

(By Maureen Donnellon, Probus Secretary) Nineteen members were welcomed and the main business was the election of Office Bearers for the year. All positions were filled as follows: President, Brian Lea; vice-president, Ros McClelland; secretary...

Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal: Urgent Call for Support

The Salvation Army is calling on the community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region. Across Australia the Salvos are aiming to raise $38 million for Australia’s...

Wycheproof Hosts Sports Trainers’ Course

A Level 1 Sports Trainers course and First Aid was conducted at the Wycheproof Recreation Reserve (Football Club Rooms) on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Dawn Ferrier, TalkSmart Training from Echuca, was the experienced facilitator who once again worked in...

Community Podcasting

A small group of enthusiastic participants from Charlton, Donald, Wycheproof, and Birchip recently came together to trial podcasting and broadcasting equipment in a hands-on, skills-sharing session designed to support future community storytelling...