The Dunolly Daily

28/12/2025

This time last year, we farewelled the Dunolly Fire Brigade – along with Talbot, Carisbrook and many other crews – who were deployed to Moyston as the Grampians fires tore through the region! 🚒

Local volunteers spent long days and nights on the ground, working in tough conditions to contain fast-moving fronts, protect communities and support exhausted crews already on scene! 🔥

It was a stark reminder of just how quickly fire can escalate – and how heavily regional communities rely on volunteer firefighters when it does! 👨🏻‍🚒

For many of those involved, it meant time away from family, work and home, stepping up without hesitation when help was needed most. A massive response that helped prevent even greater loss! 🙏🏻

21/12/2025

Dunolly's beautiful Anglican Church, photographed by the talented Roger Marchant! ⛪

10/12/2025

Wishing the team at Welcome Stranger & Co all the very best after Ronnie’s accident. 💛

They’ve let customers know they’re adjusting hours while Ronnie recovers from a broken arm, and they’ve thanked everyone for their patience and understanding during a tough time.

This little café is a much-loved part of the community, and we hope Ronnie heals quickly and the whole team gets back on their feet soon.

Looking forward to seeing them back open on Friday, 19th December! ☕💛

08/11/2025

Huge congrats to Ashlee Lierich on taking out Dunolly’s 2025 Lierich Medal! 🏅💛💙

28/10/2025

Huge congrats to Jake Brady on taking out Dunolly’s Reserves Best & Fairest! 💙 The bloke’s been a rock all season – tough as nails, loyal to the blue and gold, and always gives 110% for the jumper. Well deserved, mate! 💪

26/10/2025

Massive congrats to Dunolly’s Cleo Lindsay for taking out Dunolly's B-Grade Best & Fairest! 🏐💛💙

26/10/2025

Very sad to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of Dunolly's most beloved members, Caryl. 💙💛

Caryl was the kind of person every country club dreams of having – always there, always cheering, always helping.

Whether it was behind the counter, on the sidelines, or in the crowd, she poured her love and energy into the Eagles year after year.

She wasn’t just a supporter – she was family. She brought warmth, kindness, and care to everyone around her, leaving a mark that’ll be felt long after the final siren.

All thoughts are with Pete and the family during this tough time. Rest easy, Caryl – the cheers won’t sound quite the same without you. 💔🦅

It is with great sadness that the Dunolly Football Netball Club shares the news of the passing of our much loved club member, Caryl.
Caryl was a dedicated and passionate supporter who gave so much of her time and care to our club always helping wherever she could, cheering on every team, and bringing warmth and kindness to all around her. She will be deeply missed by everyone at the DFNC.
Our thoughts are with Pete and his family during this difficult time.
Funeral details will be shared once confirmed.
“GOOOO DUNOLLLLYYY”!!! 💙❤️💛🦅

25/10/2025

Big congrats to Dunolly’s own Billie Goodwin – crowned the C Grade Best & Fairest winner! 💛💙🏐 A brilliant season from start to finish – tough, consistent, and always giving 110% for the Eagles. Well done, Billie! 👏🔥

05/10/2025

Mia Schodde has claimed Dunolly’s Under 15 Netball Best and Fairest, rounding out a brilliant season on the court! 🏆

Reliable, competitive, and cool under pressure, Mia's efforts didn’t go unnoticed – a well-earned award for one of the Eagles’ rising stars! 👏🏼

04/10/2025

Congrats to Isaac Collins on winning the Dunolly Under-14.5 Best & Fairest! 🏉 A standout year for a young gun! 🥇

21/09/2025

Massive shoutout to Harrisson Prigg – Dunolly’s Under 17.5 Best & Fairest! 💙 The kid grafted all season, week in week out, and now he’s got the silverware to prove it. 💛 Pure skill, grit, and consistency – season of a lifetime, good on ya legend! 🏈

20/09/2025

Central Goldfields Shire Deputy Mayor, Ben Green, has publicly apologised after wrongly claiming that the Dunolly branch of the Bendigo Bank was closing.

In a statement published yesterday in the local paper, Ben admitted his error and offered an unconditional apology.

“I was wrong,” he began. “In my article published in The Maryborough Advertiser on 16 September, I incorrectly stated that the Dunolly Branch of the Bendigo Bank was closing.”

“I offer my unconditional apologies to all of the management and staff at Dunolly and Maldon branches, and to anyone who was otherwise affected,” he concluded.

The correction has been welcomed by locals as a rare moment of accountability, with many noting how refreshing it is to see politicians openly take responsibility for their mistakes.