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A free viewing of ‘Mine-Field’ is showing at the Birchip Leisure Centre on Wednesday the 21st of August! 🎥 An incredibly important topic that our community should all be well informed about! 🤯

Good luck to our wonderful Sharp's Bakery Birchip who take on The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein tomorrow! Wishing you all the best 🥰

We’re off to Merbein tomorrow for The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph. This year marks 25 years since we first entered the competition and 15 since we first won the event at Ouyen in 2009. It’s turned our bakery on its head. Merbein holds a special place for us being Dad’s home town, we look forward to the yearly catch up with relatives at the Merbein club for lunch. It’s also a great chance to catch up with fellow bakers from all around the country. It’s events like this that give you that opportunity. Goodluck to all competitors and organisers tomorrow, it’s sure to be a great day! The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein

📅From Monday 5th August ⏰
🦉Bird boxes are being installed at the locations listed below as part of a community recovery arts project.
They are more than just homes for birds & insects 🐜
They are a testament to the value Buloke’s Men’s Sheds provide for Men’s health and wellbeing in our community.
You might like to ask your local Men’s Shed to make a bird box for your home or as a gift for someone.
Or you might like to join your local Men’s shed group and discover what other activities you can join in. http://buybuloke.com.au/bird-boxes

⚠️please follow the safety signage & instructions while these are being installed⚠️

Charlton – Walking track near Dews Lane https://maps.app.goo.gl/R9jbrMPESo9sWrS4A
Donald – Next to levee bank near McCulloch Sthttps://maps.app.goo.gl/QNX9cyp2GQkXUxBYA
Culgoa – Barry Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/8nMeUWKv39cHpqhM9
Berriwillock – Tynan Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/fK8sJSJoVeftRTme6
Birchip – Tchum Lake Walking Track https://maps.app.goo.gl/SurUXSwmnzCzTjWr9
Wycheproof – Centenary Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/327Lodspz24W5U2E9
Sea Lake – Best Street opposite Apex Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVNaGsDrc3eXqmYm6
Nullawil - TBC

Are you interested in learning more about the Wilkur Energy Park?

Come and speak to us at our temporary office at the Birchip Neighbourhood House.

Our Community Liaison Cara will be on hand to talk to you every Thursday between 8 August and 19 September.

Learn more about the development and how the community will benefit for the lifetime of the project or how much energy the park will produce.

Make an appointment by emailing us or simply drop by!

https://w-wind.com.au/project/wilkur-energy-park/

𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 - 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆🌱🍎

In partnership with Sustain: The Australian Food Network, the Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit would like to understand the local food system in Buloke!

If you shop, eat, cook, grow, produce or sell food in Buloke we would love to hear your experience about food and farming.

Survey participants will go into the draw to win a box of produce valued at $50. To participate, you need to be over 18 years of age and live, work or volunteer in the Buloke local government area.

The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and will close July 31st. To complete the survey please click the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7NYVJ7J

Health Information | Mental Health Services

East Wimmera Health Service offer a counselling and wellbeing service for all ages and life stages.

A mental health clinician and social worker are available to support the community. This is a free service.

Staff will have an initial intake conversation and together with you a decision will be made on the best support service for you.

EWHS have direct referral pathways to surrounding mental health services and all headspace centres.
If a referral is required for an organisation outside of EWHS, we will support you whilst you await onboarding.

Consumers can self-refer to the service by calling any campus reception or by emailing [email protected]

Come along to this FREE school holiday workshop fun filled for primary school aged children at Birchip.

Join us for a day of rock & log painting.

🦘Learn about cultural iconography
🎨Crush Ochre to create natural paints
🦘Use these paints & iconography to decorate your own rock or community logs
🥪Enjoy a delicious snacks form Sharp’s Bakery
🥤Don’t forget your water bottle

This workshop is conducted by community recovery trauma-informed trained artists Kristie Dean of Birchip and Wotjobaluk artist Kristie Witt.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
Date: Wednesday 3rd July
Time: 10am – 12:30pm OR 1:30pm – 4pm
Location: Birchip Town Hall
Limited spaces available.

Register now, contact the Buloke Shire Council Community Recovery Team to express your interest, call 1300 520 520.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to relax by immersing yourself in art, made possible by the Australian and Federal Government’s Community Recovery Hubs Program.

🎬FREE Buloke movie event and supper - Just A Farmer!
🚌Free buses (return) available from Berriwillock, Birchip, Culgoa, Donald, Nullawil, Sea Lake and Wycheproof. Courtesy car for Charlton.

When: 7:30PM Sunday 23 June (doors open at 7:00pm)
Where: Rex Theatre, Charlton

Bookings essential online: https://events.humanitix.com/just-a-farmer
For assistance to book call Customer Service on 1300 520 520, or call into your local neighbourhood house.

Synopsis: Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as you follow Alison's gripping story set in Rural Australia. When tragedy strikes, Alison finds herself thrust into the role of managing a struggling farm and navigating the challenges of an alcoholic father-in-law. Explore themes of love, loss, and the unbreakable spirit of a farming community facing adversity head-on.

Running Time: 103 min (excluding trailers)

Sea Lake to Charlton bus departing at:
🚌 Sea Lake Royal Hotel at 5:50pm
🚌Berriwillock Community Centre 6:00pm
🚌Culgoa Kaneira Hotel 6:10pm
🚌Nulawil Public Bus Stop 6:25pm
🚌Wycheproof Post Office 6:45pm
Arriving at Charlton Rex Theatre at 7:15pm

Birchip to Charlton bus departing at:
🚌 Birchip Business and Learning Centre 6:15pm
🚌 Wycheproof Post Office 6:45pm
Arriving Charlton Rex Theatre 7:15pm

Donald to Charlton bus departing at:
🚌Donald Post Office 6:30pm
Arriving at Charlton Rex Theatre at 7:10pm

Screening and supper funded by the Australian and Victorian Government's Community Recovery Hubs Program.


Charlton Neighbourhood House Wycheproof Community Resource Centre Birchip Business and Learning Centre Sea Lake Neighbourhood House Donald Learning Group East Wimmera Health Service Mallee Family Care East Wimmera Health Service

What's Happening | Telehealth Units now available at EWHS

Situated at all campuses, 6 new Telehealth Units are now available for use by the community.

Access specialised care via modern technology. Attend your appointment at the nearest EWHS campus, in complete privacy and without the long hours of travel by having your specialist come to you. Bookings can be made with reception at: Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St Arnaud, Wycheproof or the Wycheproof Community Health Unit.

Looking for something to do tonight? Why not pop to Charlton and listen to the incredible Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer 🧑‍🌾

Warren Davies | The Unbreakable Farmer is coming to Charlton!

A farmer, husband, father of five, son, brother, mate, neighbour, and everyday bloke. Warren is a not your average farmer and his story is one not to be missed.

Gather you mates, bring your family and join us for this FREE community event.

RSVP your attendance via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/warrendaviescharlton

Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer

WHITE RIBBON ROUND
Tomorrow the Bulls acknowledge White Ribbon Round in the NCFL. Football, netball and hockey players will wear white arm bands and white ribbon tattoos. Birchip and Sea Lake Neighbourhood Houses have provided White Ribbon water bottles, hats, beanies and socks to be used for player awards. White Ribbons will be available for purchase at the canteen.

When players take their positions for the seniors football, A Grade netball, men's and women's hockey matches, a siren/whistle will be blown to indicate the beginning of 36 seconds of silence as a mark of respect for the 36 women who have been murdered in acts of gender-based violence in 2024. At the conclusion of the 36 seconds, a siren/whistle will sound to begin the games.

Warren Davies | The Unbreakable Farmer is coming to Charlton!

A farmer, husband, father of five, son, brother, mate, neighbour, and everyday bloke. Warren is a not your average farmer and his story is one not to be missed.

Gather you mates, bring your family and join us for this FREE community event.

RSVP your attendance via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/warrendaviescharlton

Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer

It's all hands on deck here at BCG! We're so excited to be in the lab packing, and out in the paddock sowing this years' trials. 🚜

We have 50 trial sites this year across the Wimmera, Mallee and North Central regions; our greatest geographic footprint to date.

Even our CEO Fiona couldn't resist getting amongst the action 💪

Welcome Caitlin! 🌾

Meet the Team: Caitlin Cavanagh | Birchip Cropping Group Read the full article 'Meet the Team: Caitlin Cavanagh' on the Birchip Cropping Group website.

We are thrilled to be included as one of the two organisations nominated by CommBank’s Birchip branch to receive a funding boost from CommBank – but we need your vote! Follow the link below and enter ‘Birchip’ to access your local voting options and vote for us!

CommBank Community Donation Program - CommBank We're committed to supporting organisations who make a difference. Our Community Donation Program gives local branches the chance to donate $500 to community organisations across Australia, to help them continue their amazing work.

Get down to IHOM this Sunday and get your hands on some pre loved treasures! 👗 👔 👖