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Michelle Brady

Crews tackle spot fires along Calder Highway

FIRE crews were put to the test on Saturday, as they worked through extreme weather to contain a number of spot fires along the Calder Highway. A faulty wheel bearing on a trailer was responsible for starting the fire, which ignited at six spots...

19 Nov 2024

News

Newly elected Buloke councillors to meet

ELECTED representatives of the Buloke Shire Council will be officially sworn into their new roles on Wednesday. While there is a mix of new and old faces among the councillors, they are all are looking forward to representing the community and...

16 Nov 2024

News

Sea Lake joins special tribute

THE Sea Lake community joined together on Monday to commemorate Remembrance Day. The traditional service brought together many different members of the community – young and old – pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve in...

15 Nov 2024

News

Students show leadership skills with fun day

A GROUP of Year 9 Tyrrell College students have put their leadership skills to the test, hosting a successful Community Fun Day for Sea Lake. More than 200 people attended the day, which aimed to bring community members together for a fun, social...

08 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Less than ideal rain slows hay baling

FARMERS across the region have described last week’s rain as “a little bit more than ideal”, with falls of up to 98mm recorded around the region just weeks out from the start of harvest. Quambatook farmer Brett Hosking said this year’s growing...

22 Oct 2024

News

Milne seeks another term

GRAEME Milne was elected to the Buloke Shire Council at a time when it was struggling to stay afloat. The shire, which had a population of just more than 6000 people, had a debt of $7 million. A decade on, council has managed to repay...

18 Oct 2024

News

Vibrant vision for shire

BRUCE Stafford’s vision for the Buloke Shire is one that cultivates a vibrant, resilient and inclusive community. Running for the Lower Avoca Ward of the Buloke Shire, Mr Stafford hopes to foster economic growth, support local...

15 Oct 2024

News

Back to basics

STRIVING towards accountability and transparency, chartered accountant and tax agent Kevin O’Dea hopes to get back to basics if elected to Buloke Shire Council. While nominating as a candidate for the Lower Avoca Ward, he said he...

15 Oct 2024

Community

Cooking entries heat up

RESIDENTS throughout Swan Hill will be cooking up a storm ahead of this year’s Show. Cookery head steward Jenny Asling said this section had always been a popular feature, attracting a large cross section of entries, from all age groups.“Cookery...

27 Sep 2024

Community

Arts and crafts by retirees

RESIDENTS at Sea Lake’s Kaleesa Nursing Home have been busy creating entries for this year’s Swan Hill Show. It is the third year residents have entered creative masterpieces, and there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting...

27 Sep 2024

News

Dry spell puts farms on the edge

FARMERS across the region are in desperate need of more rain to improve yields ahead of this year’s harvest. The next few weeks will be vital in determining the outcome of this year’s cropping program, they say. Tim O’Halloran, who...

13 Sep 2024

Community

Low-key celebration perfect at 104

SWAN Hill resident Florence Plant has marked another milestone by recently celebrating her 104th birthday. Despite the low-key celebrations, it was a stark contrast to her 100th birthday, which was hampered by lockdowns during the worldwide Covid-19...

07 Sep 2024