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Injuries Take Their Toll

Most North-Central clubs have a limited depth in terms of player numbers, which, just two rounds into the new season, is already being sorely tested by injuries, particularly to key personnel. Several have already been hit by multiple injuries, some...

Bulls Host Donald Hockey Teams

Having had the bye against Nullawil in week 1, Birchip-Watchem players were keen to grace the hockey field and see what the season promises. They enjoyed mixed results against the Royal Blues on a spectacular Autumn day and lush green and...

Four Wins to Birchip-Watchem Netballers

It was a beautiful Autumn’s day on Saturday for Birchip-Watchem to host Donald at its first home game of the season on the purple courts. A good day’s netball ensued with Donald’s “B” grade salvaging a draw to prevent a clean sweep to the...

Pennant a Highlight for Birchip Bowls Ladies

Another season of bowling has come to an end, and what a year the ladies have had. Let us start with pennant. All the ladies played consistently during the pennant season. This resulted in them winning the Tyrrell Association grand final. Then...

The Demons Celebrate Joel’s Day

Wycheproof-Narraport has grabbed its first premiership points for the season defeating St. Arnaud at home. It was a celebration for club stalwart Joel Turner, who clicked over his 300th senior game and in the process was named among the Demons’...

“Hot Shots” Hit the Road Again

The East Wimmera Health Service “Hot Shots” team once again competed in The Murray to Moyne relay on the first weekend in April, and were delighted that they completed the event and raised over $14,000 through an online auction for the Birchip...

Bulls Blitz Royal Blues

After an even and entertaining first half with little between Birchip-Watchem and Donald, the Bulls simply overpowered the Royal Blues in a second half blitz dishing out a comprehensive 11 goal belting, led by an 8 goal haul from gun forward Ben...

Donald Field and Game Easter Shoot

There were 51 shooters at Donald F&G’s S75 ASF OTG (LVJ Handicap) April Target Shoot. Great targets and a cruisey day. Sponsor for the day was Donald Timber Yard. Donald Field and Game’s next shoot will be Sunday, May 5. Shoot-offs were held...

Charlton Cricket Club Closes Season: Tributes to a Much-loved Player

From Club Correspondent. Charlton Cricket Club members gathered for their end of season break up at one of their valued sponsor’s establishments. A great turn out of players, families and supporters attending on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, April...

Charlton Bowls Titles Decided

Charlton Bowling Club Championships were on the back of the list with State events and club tournaments happening, in January. The Club set dates to play not to interfere with other events and tournaments that some members were also playing in. On...

Promising Start to New Season

How good was it to welcome back North-Central football, hockey and netball on a brilliant autumnal day last Saturday! Highlight of the opening round was the intense tactical battle between two of country football’s master coaches, Trevor Ryan, who...

Bulls’ Under-17s Show Early Form

Birchip-Watchem secured the first win of the season in the under-17s last Saturday in a comfortable victory against Nullawil. In perfect conditions made for footy, the Bulls’ skills were in good form despite not having played a practice match, and...

Down the Middle?

There has been a flurry of activity at the Donald golf course over the last few weeks. We had the fire brigade turn up in response to a concerned community member who saw the smoke from our burning off. Great to know our emergency services are ready...

Nullawill Reserves in Red Hot Form

Nullawil reserves began their 2024 season in emphatic fashion last Saturday, comprehensively defeating Birchip-Watchem by 88 points. Nullawil’s team sheet was impressive, with six players who had previously played in senior premierships for the...

Donald Hockey

Minkey: The minkey kids had their first game on the weekend and put into practice everything they had been learning at training. Last week they focused on familiarisation of the layout on the field and player positions. They certainly put these into...

It’s Not Winter Golf Yet!

Eleven players hit off today with the dust of the front end loader on the hilly six showing new pathways, that will be super once it finally rains. Scores were good with 3 playing 12 holes won by Janice who reintroduced Mary Headon to the course...

Maroons and Bulls Share Netball Success

A great crowd surrounded the newly resurfaced Maroon courts on a glorious Autumn day to kick off the first round of netball in Nullawil and a tough day was assured for the Bulls as they met several of the 2023 premiership teams, but the Bulls...

Donald Downs Determined Demons

(“Keep Punching”) Welcome to the DFC 2024 football season; welcome to the 2024 DFC media box. Beautiful conditions greeted us this fine Saturday afternoon. Not a cloud in the sky, no wind, perfect playing surface, and two teams who really do not...

Naomi’s Croquet Trophy

This year Goulburn Valley Croquet Association hosted the Victorian Country Regional AC Championships. This prestigious event was celebrating 60 years of competition between the country regions. It was held at Rich River Croquet Club from Monday...