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The New Emergency Services and Volunteers Tax: Where’s the Money Really Going?

[By CFA Volunteers Group Inc.] From July, Victorians will have noticed a new charge on their rates notices — the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF). The Victorian Government says every dollar raised by this new levy will “equip our...

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025

Community

Conquering the Corrugations – Rollicking Road Trip to the “Tip”

(By Sarah O’Brien) As I sit in my backyard in Donald and play back the last 17-day adventure, it brings a smile to my face. Who says you need months to plan and get to the Tip (Pajinka)? Why not just wing it and give yourself three weeks? It’s...

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025

Community

The Accidental Historian

As Remembrance Day, November 11, approaches, the Donald Lions Club invited R.S.L. members, and others interested, to join in its monthly meeting at Donald’s Mount Jeffcott Hotel last Thursday evening. Welcomed by the Donald club president, Lion...

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025

Community

Fire Danger Period Looms

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

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025

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...

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025

Community

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...

Buloke Times

28 Oct 2025