Tchum Lake Aquatic Club: New leadership
The Tchum Lake Aquatic Club has ushered in a new era of leadership, with Alex Noonan taking the helm as president following Andrew Lee’s dedicated eight-year tenure ... One of the first challenges facing the new executive team is tackling the lake’s significant weed problem.
Energy Breakthrough this weekend: “Stand by for a start!”
Excitement was palpable at Donald High School last week as members of the Energy Breakthrough (EBT) team gathered alongside sponsors and family to unveil their new vehicle and receive their official team gear. The event marked the final preparations ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated challenge in Maryborough, Victoria.
Primary school celebrates 150 years of progressive education
Daniel Puentes. Last Friday, Donald Primary School (DPS) celebrated an incredible milestone and an incredible legacy: 150 years of teachers, students, and community coming together to paint a picture of the school’s rich history. To get to come and see where the once tiny school had come from, I couldn't wait to see the roots of such a beloved school.
New app maps pesticide resistance across Australia
The Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) tool offers a clear view of pesticide resistance across Australia, helping growers and agronomists make data-driven crop management decisions … PRIM visualises fungicide resistance data and aims to expand to herbicide, insecticide, and biosecurity data.
Victorian power bills hit by $257m land tax hike
The State Government’s $257m tax raid on Victorian energy bill payers was raised in a recent adjournment debate in Parliament. Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur revealed that AusNet’s land tax bill last year soared to $257m – money which goes straight to the state coffers, but is paid for directly by electricity consumers. The staggering increase has so far gone largely unremarked, as it is not directly a new tax...
Birchip business decisions pending
Over twenty years ago the Birchip Butcher’s Shop was in a perilous position and the current owner was unable to supply the local supermarket with meat or find anyone willing to purchase the business as a going concern ... Community ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who care about the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions.
“The Eleventh Day . . .”
A small, respectful crowd gathered at the Birchip Cenotaph for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony , at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, honouring those who served and sacrificed. Despite the years that pass, the courage and sacrifice of past generations remains deeply valued and remembered in Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country on this day.
