The Buloke Times

09/01/2026

Update | Extreme Weather

While the Mallee remains under Advice warnings for severe weather and extreme heat, the Wimmera, North Central and Northern Country districts nearby are currently under Catastrophic Fire Danger. Conditions across Victoria remain volatile and can change quickly.

There are currently 39 warnings across 223 incidents statewide, with numbers fluctuating minute by minute.

Residents are encouraged to take simple precautions:
• Check on elderly family members and neighbours
• Ensure pets have shade and adequate water
• Fill water vessels as advised by GWM Water
• Stay well hydrated throughout the day

📱 Stay informed
• Visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• Download the VicEmergency and VicFires apps and ensure notifications are turned on

Please take care and stay safe.

16/12/2025

A Christmas Tradition in Donald 🎄

Come and see Santa on the verandah at Riverview Aged Care EWHS! Enjoy a festive visit, receive lollies, and take a photo with Santa. A much-loved local tradition 🎅

Santa and Mrs Claus will be visiting the Donald Nursing Home, from December 18 to 24, 8.30 to 10.30 a.m. This is the perfect opportunity to capture photos of your child, either on Santa’s knee or in the sleigh, plus some lollies, on the veranda of

15/12/2025

Congratulations to this year's winners of the Donald Christmas Shopping Promotion. Winners were drawn at Sunday's Christmas Party at the Park.

Donald 2000’s “Spirit of Christmas” whole town party held at the Memorial Park on Sunday, December 14, was a resounding success, with a huge turnout of family and friends to celebrate the festivities of the season. Most were drawn to the announcement of the local shopping prizes, to the

09/09/2025

Internet disturbance is affecting our phone line - please email queries to [email protected] if you can’t get through.

23/08/2025

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25/07/2025

Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to share that our dedicated staff members Quill McQuilty and racing correspondent Peter Hibberd — have been named finalists in the SEN Jack Styring Country Racing Victoria (CRV) Media Award! 🏆

It’s an incredible honour to be recognised among the best in rural racing media, celebrating the stories, people, and communities that make country racing so special.

We’re proud to fly the flag for grassroots journalism and country racing alike! 🐎

The three finalists have been announced for the SEN Jack Styring Country Racing Victoria Media Award, to be presented at the CRV Awards Night on Saturday 23 August.