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Bulls Remain Unbeaten

(By Blake Lee) Birchip-Watchem’s 137-point win over Charlton might have looked one-sided on paper, but the Navies showed grit throughout the contest, holding off what could have been an even greater blowout. Despite going goalless until the final...

Blake Lee

17 Jun 2025

News

The Message Could Not Have Been Clearer: “Scrap the Tax”

(By Blake Lee) Thousands of firefighters, farmers and regional Victorians rallied on the steps of State Parliament on Tuesday, May 20, protesting the newly passed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. The Allan government passed the Bill just...

Blake Lee

23 May 2025

Football

Tigers’ Under-17s Win Prelim. Final Place

(By Blake Lee.) The all-important clash between Birchip-Watchem and Sea Lake-Nandaly’s Under-17s delivered a thrilling match to a large crowd at Saturday’s first semi final in Birchip. Both teams entered the game with distinct advantages – the...

Blake Lee

30 Aug 2024

Football

Bulls Climb to the Top

(By Blake Lee) Following a closely contested first quarter, Birchip-Watchem intensified its play against Boort to record a commanding 38-point victory, in a game that showcased four seasons in one day. Birchip-Watchem was dominant from the opening...

Blake Lee

30 Jul 2024

Cricket

Birchip Cricketers Review the Season

(By Blake Lee) The Birchip Hotel provided a casual end-of-season celebration for Birchip Swans players, supporters, and members on Sunday, March 24. Following a pub meal, Birchip Cricket Club president, Riley Doran, provided a reflection and...

Blake Lee

26 Mar 2024

Buloke Times

Birchip’s Mali Heart Street Art Festival: Cumming Avenue a Hive of Activity

From late morning and into the early afternoon, Cumming Avenue, local businesses and Birchip Memorial Park became a hive of activity with plentiful options of entertainment, shopping and hospitality. With the street looking its best with the lush...

Blake Lee

15 Mar 2024