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DONALD BIRCHIP Phone: 5497 1222 Phone: 5492 2735 Email: The Buloke Times Fax: 5492 2863 [email protected] Email: [email protected] birchipblc@ Est. 1875 bigpond.com Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, April 2, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof CreativeYouth Group’s Message: “Let’s Go Lego” The Charlton Youth Group, through its auspice body, Charlton Neighbourhood House, was successful in receiving $2,000 funding from the Department of Premier and Cabinet for Youth Week 2020. Youth Week was to be in McGeown, her peers, and Benefits the first half of 2020, but due many other young people, Natasha explained the to Coronavirus impacts, it particularly those in the 14- benefits the formation of this was postponed to a month of 25 age bracket, to identify and club has had. celebrating the youth of Vic- address what we saw as the “Lego Club has provided toria from November 15 to top 5 challenges facing them a range of benefits for our December 15, 2020. — mental health, social isola- students,” she said. The Charlton Youth tion, education impacts, im- “They now have the op- Group decided to launch a pacts on family life and changes portunity to engage in a cre- creative club during lunchtimes on their planned activities,” ative activity which stimulates at secondary level, which has said Neighbourhood House their imagination and encour- only had an opportunity to president, Kaylene Cossar. ages dialogue amongst students flourish this term as the “We had already funded from a range of year levels. school environment returned and co-ordinated many pro- “Those students who may to some normality. jects like kite making, not wish to engage in physi- The group acknowledged Spoon-ville and Christmas cal activity every lunch time that transitioning to a social activities for the Playgroup, can now also enjoy quieter environment post Covid was Kindergarten and both pri- activities which build on not going to be easy for mary schools, and wanted their teamwork, communica- many, and wanted to create this funding to focus on sec- tion, and social skills. an environment that would ondary level. “It is great to see them problem solving and experi- launch activities where youth “It was incredibly evident menting, all in a safe, stress could be creative solo or con- that, coming out of restric- free environment. nect into small groups. With tions, our social interactions “For some, it has lowered a heavy emphasis on sport in would alter, so we worked anxiety and increased school rural communities, they felt with Dora and Charlton Col- attendance and participation. it was important to stress the lege Student Wellbeing co- The purchase of our Lego importance of diversity and ordinator, Natasha Saunders, has made a significant differ- explore creativity. to identify a longer-term so- ence to the wellbeing of our Challenges lution for the financial in- students, and we are incredi- “Throughout this difficult vestment, and they came up bly thankful that we could period we worked with with the Creative Lego Club get this initiative off the Youth Group President Dora concept.” ground.” • Joseph Monaghan being creative. • Players, officials and supporters from the Donald and Swan Hill football clubs relax at the conclusion of last Saturday’s practice matches. A Magnet For Sports Enthusiasts While gatherings at many meeting places have dwindled in recent Among them, within the imposing edifice alongside the Borung Highway, are squash years, the imposing (and expanding) sports centre overlooking and basketball courts, a kiosk catering for football and cricket patrons, dressing rooms, and the upstairs Anderson Blue Room and kitchen, providing for activities of all kinds, including Donald’s Goff Letts Oval continues to attract attendances from far and Donald’s annual two-day Show, on the second weekend of October. wide. From humble beginnings – basically squash courts and a gymnasium – the building has grown in stages to suit the increasing needs. Prominent in the early days of development were Though the facility has lately been referred to as Donald’s community precinct within composite management committees led by Lions Club members, organizing local fundraising the recreation reserve, its main function is to cater for a wide range of sporting pursuits. and applications for government grants. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has partnered Meat Versus Plant with international science and data company Oritain to Products in your Diet build on its new technology in the Australian red meat industry. The argument is that Australian beef’s Have you taken sides in the debate about whether FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 reputation is built on rigorous farming standards, a to stick to the traditional meat fare or to substitute clean/green environment, and first-class production plant-based products? In the state of Colorado, USA, the Governor pro- practices. The latest information is that some Australian claimed a day in March 2021 as “MeatOut Day”. The “icons” are already testing the market. They include As high-end markets are targeted, for example, it ranching sector, who knew that MeatOut Day was will be critical to prove traceability. Oritain says that staples like Milo and Four ’N’ Twenty. The recipe for backed by the Farm Animals Rights Movement, saw the 89-year-old Milo has been changed by the maker doing this provides customers of Australia with the move as an ill-founded attack on the US cattle information on the integrity of the supply chain they (Nestle Dairy). The milk powder has been swapped for industry. ingredients from soya, oat, and corn fibre. can then act on. The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association decided that Of course, giving up meat for “climate change” A report from the alternative protein group Food action was necessary to counter the misinformation of reasons isn’t a palatable option for many people, even Frontier says that, despite livestock producer unhappiness MeatOut. Therefore, they supported a “MeatIn” move- those who admit that the livestock industry has a role at lost market share, growers of pulses and legumes ment, a coordinated initiative by restaurants, grocery in methane and carbon dioxide emissions. will benefit from the change. stores, and other meat-industry related businesses to The group claims that Australian farmers, promote, advocate, and provide factual information on In a global survey by the United Nations, over a government, investors, business, and consumers stand meat production and animal products. On the same million people in fifty countries were sampled on their to benefit because there is an almost $ 3 billion opportunity date in March, for instance, their message was to meet attitudes about climate change. Only 30% supported that the new “meat” offers, including, of course, the in a restaurant with family and friends for a meal promotion of plant-based diets as a climate policy. usual claim about full-time jobs. This opportunity is featuring meat. But in some countries there is a lack of plant-based in spite of the higher-price of “plant meat”, which Based on the reaction of consumers, the producers options. The professor of sustainable agriculture and remains a barrier to shoppers. expect that either public officials will be encouraged to livestock production at Melbourne University says People wonder if there will be any stories such as become more prominent in supporting Green idealism, people are being overly simplistic in diet change. those coming from France and America. or reconsider the wisdom of impartiality in the matter. While in developing countries a growing move towards A highly placed French official has banned meat Certainly, growing consumer interest in environmental protein consumption is taking place, in some lower from school lunch programs. His claim that meat had protection is serving as a catalyst for innovation, and middle income sectors livestock were essential for their to be excluded from fixed menus because of physical the “great sustainability drive” is bringing production survival. distancing rules under COVID-19 was derided by improvements, and also investor interest in livestock In reality, those people don’t have a lot of choice farmers on the basis that the official’s Greens party industry genetics, breeding, improved nutrition and in their diet. Australians should be grateful that they political agenda and beliefs accounted for his actions. feed additives, and landscape management. have the options. Wyche.’s “King” Takes Shape St. Arnaud artist Kyle Torney is pictured working on his latest pro- The larger-than-life-sized figure, carrying a bag of wheat, represents the iconic race that ject, a mural inspired by Wycheproof’s King of the Mountain event, was run for 10 years, from 1978 to 1988, and the many competitors who tested themselves over the challenging one kilometre course that led to the top of Mt. Wycheproof. which he is painting on the wall of the building adjacent to the motel on Kyle is progressing well, as can be seen in the accompanying photograph, taken on Broadway, the town’s main thoroughfare. Monnday afternoon. Visitors to the town over the Easter long weekend will have another rea- son to take a break during the journey along the Calder Highway. And it is certain to be a talk- ing point for locals, a number of whom took part in the race many years ago. The mural will be a feature of a $600,000 project, co-funded by Regional Development Victoria and the Buloke Shire Council, to delivering a range of improvements aimed at boost- ing accessibility, enhancing appearance and driving positive economic outcomes. Holiday Laughter with “Splashtest Dummies” Get ready for a splash-tastic circus comedy this school holidays when the “Splashtest Dummies” bring their action-packed, water themed skills to the Rex Theatre on Friday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

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