“Tchum Lake – An Apex project that keeps on giving, from 1975”
Maureen Donnellon. Brian Lea, Birchip Probus president was guest speaker on the role played by Birchip Apex Club, from 1975, without whom, the Tchum Lake we know and love, may never have been created. Brian was the original treasurer of Apex at that time and has had an interest ever since in the story of the development of the lake.
Rock up to Pickleball
Following the success of an introductory Rock Up to Pickleball session at St Arnaud, the latest sporting craze is set to continue. Northern Grampians Shire Council’s Thrive 50+ Healthy Ageing Hubs team will host ongoing pickleball sessions at St Arnaud Sports Stadium on Wednesdays at 10 a.m..
Nullawil’s Living Heritage Day – Celebrating Auchmore’s Centenary
A Living History Day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Auchmore Home, will be held at the Nullawil Heritage Centre on Sunday, August 17. Nullawil Historical Society members are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the day with an opportunity to "step back in time".
Troy’s eighth, Naomi’s first: Charlton Badminton Championships
On Wednesday, July 30, seventeen players contested the Charlton Badminton Club singles championships in two grades of men and one grade of ladies. In the men's "A" grade, Troy Heenan made it singles championship number eight by winning all of his five matches, including the final against Thomas Bibin 25-14.
Buloke shares flood protection funding
Communities across Victoria will be better protected from future flood impacts ... This includes the installation of moveable flood barriers, connecting gaps in existing levee systems, improving flood risk mapping and updating flood studies to reflect current conditions.
Jade joins students on Kokoda Trail
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has joined scholarship recipients, Hannah Saunders and Rhiannon Jack, in successfully completing the Kokoda Trail, marking the end of a profound journey honouring Australia’s wartime history and the enduring values of courage, mateship, endurance, and sacrifice.
Noted chef shares culinary wisdom with Birchip students
Many long-term Birchip residents would be familiar with renowned chef Stefano de Pieri. Recently, the first and second-year cookery students at Birchip P-12 School were incredibly fortunate to spend two days learning the foundations of traditional Italian cooking under his expert guidance.
Jenny’s creativity shines
The Charlton Courthouse Gallery was filled with warmth and colour on Sunday, August 3, as visitors gathered for the official opening of “Retrospective”, an exhibition celebrating the remarkable artistic journey of local creative, Jenny Pollard.
