No plan for wind turbine fire threat
Despite a wind turbine fire in June having the potential to have caused widespread devastation, the Victorian Government has no plan to address and prevent future catastrophes … the Minister for Emergency Services was unable to report to Parliament or the thousands of CFA volunteers which turbines are fitted with fire suppression equipment, and what resources will be available to CFA volunteers to combat potential fires across any of the thousands of turbines distributed across some of the most fire prone areas in Victoria.
Buloke Times editorial: For Northwest and Central Victoria Rail … an absolute game changer
As communities throughout Victoria, and beyond, lament the downgrading of the Melbourne to Mildura rail line, a report has come to light at the “Buloke Times” office. It was more than two years ago (on September 21, 2022) by the not-for-profit Ouyen Inc. In common with towns including Birchip, Donald and St. Arnaud, Ouyen is located on the Melbourne-Mildura line, and the media release from there at the time was as follows, under the heading, For Northwest and Central Victoria Rail ... An Absolute Game Changer ...
Wirrim strengthens top tennis position
Wirrim solidified its position at the top of the ladder in Round 8 of the North Central Lawn Tennis Association, securing all ten points against Wycheproof. Meanwhile, Nullawil climbed to fourth place with a close victory over Birchip ... Nullawil’s top men – David Watts, Simone Fawcett and Tony Bartram – were in classy form ...
It’s a very Goode thing – Donald trike team holds its own
Karen Medlyn. That’s a wrap! The 2024 Donald High School Energy Breakthrough Team and “It’s a Goode Thing!”, completed an impressive 485 laps, covering a total distance of 766.3 kilometres. The 24-hour endurance has students pedalling over a specific circuit, through the streets of Maryborough.The debut of the new trike was thrilling ...
Georgie goes to the wall
Donald’s IGA wall is receiving some special attention this week, with Melbourne artist Heesco dedicating his time and talents to a new mural, featuring Donald’s historical Chinese market gardener, Georgie Ah Ling. Heesco commenced work on Tuesday, November 26, and will be staying in Donald until the completion of the mural, which is hoped to be next week.
ACCPA hails passing of the Aged Care Bill
The Aged and Community Care providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the passing of the Aged Care Bill in the Senate, paving the way for a new Act, as a watershed moment for older Australians. A new, rights-based Aged Care Act was the number one recommendation of the Royal Commission into aged care ... "We congratulate our elected politicians for putting older Australians and the future of aged care above party politics, passing the Aged Care Bill in the Senate, with rare bipartisan support": ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson.
Bowls leaders consolidate
Completing the first full round of North Central Playing Area’s 2024-’25 pennant fixture, Division 1 leaders, Wedderburn and Donald Golf, confirmed their rankings with comfortable wins over St. Arnaud Country Club and Boort respectively … St. Arnaud Country Club remains outside of the top four, while cross town rival, St. Arnaud, which demolished Donald by 68 shots, strengthened its grip on third place.
New faces join Buloke Council
Buloke Shire Council has officially re-elected Cr. Alan Getley as Mayor, and Cr. Graeme Milne as Deputy Mayor, during the Special Council Meeting ... in Wycheproof. The meeting also confirmed the Council’s delegate appointments and set the schedule for the year ahead.
