Long distance relationships for Buloke’s police officers
Jesse Wray-McCann. When a 200-kilometre drive from one end of your policing patch to the other is the same distance as travelling a quarter of the way across Victoria, it pays to be close to your community and your colleagues. The 10 police officers across six stations – Donald, Charlton, Wycheproof, Culgoa, Sea Lake and Birchip – that make up the Buloke Shire cluster make it their mission to keep connected with everyone around them.
Buloke aged care decision
The provision of these services has been an important part of the Buloke Shire Council’s operations for nearing 40 years; however, with the comprehensive changes to be introduced as the Commonwealth Government progressively reforms the national aged care system, Buloke, like many other Councils, has reviewed its position and decided to exit service.
Joel’s ninth national title
A proud grandfather, John Howley called into the [Buloke] “Times” office this week to inform us that Joel Howley has taken out the National Open Men’s Slalom Champion title competing in WA over the Easter period ... John said Joel has taken out the national water skiing title 9 times in the past 10 years.
Query on wheat prices
This newspaper [The Buloke Times], in the past, has queried the government’s decision to take away the single desk for export from the Australian Wheat Board, an organisation which evened out the returns to growers, and was generally respected by the industry. Now there are claims that the good seasonal conditions have not been reflected in the returns to growers in recent years, and some companies with a larger share of the export trade have acted in “monopolistic” ways.
Time to pause at the Old Police Camp – a”ˆreviver by the river
Few countries worldwide have such lengths of road, or greater need for drivers to stay alert for every moment of their time behind the wheel. That is one reason why the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers, together with Lions Clubs, Rotary and RSL, operate more than 45 Driver Reviver sites around the state on holiday weekends, and peak traffic days, offering motorists a safe place to stop and refresh.
For the love of cars
The people who love cars are like a family, of sorts. “Once you’ve been bitten by the bug,” said Greg, “it stays with you for life.” And for Greg, Leanne, and Andrew, this love of cars has been the driving factor in them deciding to host Charlton’s very own (and very first) Show ‘N’ Shine, coming up on April 29-30.
Emu working group hatched
To ensure that the emu population receives appropriate funding and care, a recent on-country meeting was held on Mount Wycheproof, with participation from Council, Traditional Owners, State Government agencies, Friends of Mount Wycheproof, Landcare, and community members. The group collectively resolved to establish a team representative of all stakeholders to oversee the welfare of the emus.
