Kooka’s closer to completion
A highly anticipated project in Donald's industrial estate is nearing completion, with the new factory for Kooka's Country Cookies entering a transitional phase between the old location and the new. The impressive facility has been under construction since 2021, with international specialists engaged to install equipment along the production line.
In its 75th year – CFA raises $2.1 million for sick kids
In CFA's 75th year supporting the Good Friday Appeal, the generosity of Victorians right across the state has exceeded expectations, helping us raise an incredible $2,150,000 for The Royal Children's Hospital. Once again, CFA volunteers were out in force both on their fire trucks and on foot, making their way around local streets rattling tins all morning to raise vital funds in their communities for a much-loved and well-respected cause.
Birchip silo art reaches finish post
A defining moment in Birchip's history now stands proudly above the town, with the remarkable story of Ray Neville and Rimfire brought to life on the Birchip silos. The project, driven by Birchip Community Forum, was first initiated by the late Joan Glen in 2023 and has been passionately carried forward by her husband Rod.
A lifetime of achievements awarded
Some of rural and regional Victoria's finest editors, photographers and journalists will be recognised at the Rural Press Club of Victoria's diamond anniversary celebrations later this month, and Donald's own Robin Letts is one of them.
