Sport

Mancel’s Medal

As “best and fairest” in the North-Central Football League, he has four “Feenys” to his name. These he won in 1958, 1960 and 1961 (with Narraport), and in 1966 (with Wycheproof-Narraport). Last Monday, as Victoria celebrated the King’s...

Buloke Times

13 Jun 2025

Football

Season Reaches Halfway Mark

(By Shane O’Shea) North-Central football resumes tomorrow, when round 8 will mark the halfway point of the 2025 home-and-away season, which, unfortunately, has developed into one of the most uneven in the league’s long history. For the history...

Shane O'Shea

13 Jun 2025

Golf

Down The Middle

Twelve players took part in the third round of the Club Championships and monthly medal. Players enjoyed the chance to play the “muddy ball rule” thanks to some recent rains. The day’s winner was our captain Kerry Raven (75 nett) with Carmen...

Buloke Times

13 Jun 2025

Croquet

Charlton Croquet Meets

A good number of members were present at the Charlton Croquet Club’s AGM on June 3, 2025. President Lindsay Patullo reported on a year of consolidation and that our membership has remained strong. He noted that we had a busy calendar of events and...

Buloke Times

13 Jun 2025

Sport

Pickleball’s First Time in Charlton

It all started from the Buloke Women’s Day that was conducted at Charlton Park recently. Local Mary McLoughlan expressed a strong interest to the audience that day in starting a pickleball program. Rhonda Allan of the Mallee Sports...

Buloke Times

13 Jun 2025

Football

Bulls’ Reserves Overwhelm Saints

The Birchip-Watchem Bulls roared to life in the second half to record a commanding 18.12 (120) to 8.5 (53) victory over the St Arnaud Saints in front of a lively crowd at George Cartwright Oval on Saturday. It was an evenly poised contest early...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Racing

Changes Needed in Harness Racing

(By Peter Hibberd) This is my opinion only – some very big changes are needed in harness racing. Over recent months, with the decrease in prizemoney back to $4,000 per race, one particular club did not get enough nominations to have its meeting...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Football

Calder Unites to Extinguish Navies’ Fire

A promising opening five minutes of play gave hope to the visiting Navies of Charlton taking the game to their fancied rivals from up the road, the newly formed Calder United Lions, the game played in front of a large crowd gathered for Ladies’...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Hockey

Bulls Build Towards Senior Hockey Teams

Although Birchip-Watchem is not fielding senior hockey teams this season, the club is certainly on track with its rebuilding. On Saturday, the minkeys once again took to the field first, with enthusiasm and cheerfulness, showing noticeable...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Netball

Tigers and Royal Blues Share Netball Honours

Under-14“B” The Donald girls got off to a strong start, scoring the opening goals and setting the tone for the match. With steady teamwork, composure and accurate shooting, they gradually pulled ahead. Finished off the game strong and came away...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Netball

Big Day for Bulls’ Netballers

Although the Bulls lost the first game of the day in Under-14 “B” against the Saints, they warmed up as the sun came out, and won the remaining games of the day on their home court. Birchip-Watchem awards were sponsored by Ryan Commodities and...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Field & Game

Shooters Out in Force

There was a great turn out for Donald Field and Game’s 75 ASF Handicap June shoot with 70 shooters. Congratulations to Greg Deutscher for shooting a possible (25/25) in the second round. High Gun off the Gun: Pepe Luciani (Natimuk), 71. Targets...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Golf

Down the Middle

Eleven players took part in the second of the Club Championships enjoying the sunshine if you happen to find yourself out of the shadows and the chilly wind. The day’s winner was the evergreen Brenda Brennan with a 72 nett and runner-up was Maree...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Football

Big Challenge for Bulls Juniors

It was a challenging day at the office for Birchip-Watchem’s under-17s as they came up against a sharp and skilled St Arnaud outfit. It was a challenging day at the office for Birchip-Watchem’s under-17s as they came up against a sharp and...

Buloke Times

06 Jun 2025

Racing

Melbourne Cup is Coming to Buloke

On Sunday and Monday, August 31 and September 1, Donald will host the 2025 Lexus Cup during its five-month tour, beginning in New York, U.S.A., early this month. On May 29, the Victoria Racing Club was thrilled to unveil 36 destinations for the Cup...

Buloke Times

03 Jun 2025

Football

Edwards Adds 14 Goals to Bulls’ Tally

Birchip-Watchem extended their unbeaten run at home on Saturday, shaking off an early challenge from St Arnaud to storm to a commanding 159-point win. In yet another standout performance, Ben Edwards delivered a masterclass up forward, slotting 14...

Buloke Times

03 Jun 2025

Community

Saturday Showcases Spirit of Country Sport

Saturday at Birchip was a shining example of everything that is good about sport in country towns. While the funds raised through the Goods and Services Auction were nothing short of phenomenal, the real highlight wasn’t the dollar figure. It was...

Buloke Times

03 Jun 2025

Football

Percentage Boost for Tigers

A polished Sea Lake-Nandaly proved far too strong for Donald on Saturday. To begin with, it was great to see Matt Elliott and Luke Martin lining up for the Tigers in the reserves, their first games for some time. In the main game it was time to...

Buloke Times

03 Jun 2025

Football

Percentage Playing Its Part

(By Shane O’Shea) Six rounds into North-Central football’s 2025 season, massive winning margins in games between teams in the top half of the ladder and the teams at the tail end have become a reality during a very uneven season of competition...

Shane O'Shea

30 May 2025