Articles tagged: Birregurra
Young Saints making big strides on the court
Polwarth and District Tennis Association will host four junior tennis matches across the same number of divisions in tomorrow’s preliminary finals.
Birregurra petition tabled
A Birregurra community health petition supported by more than half the town’s population has reached Parliament.
Skippers tip Birre for first-ever flag
Birregurra is expected to break through for its first-ever Colac district Division One premiership in the eyes of opposition captains.
Track takes shape
Birregurra families are super excited to see plans for the town’s pump track progress, following community consultation.
Bigger, better return for Birre show
Revheads and visitors from across the district and beyond are gearing up for the second instalment of the Birregurra Motor Show.
Swans lock in Birre export
Key defender and Birregurra export Lewis Melican has recommitted to the Sydney Swans, keeping him in the red and white until at least 2027.
Saints survive final-over thriller against City
Eastern Reserve was witness to one of the tightest cricket games of the season, as 20 wickets were taken, including a hat-trick from Birregurra star Michael Fallon.
Birregurra petition to reinstate funds is gaining traction
A community petition calling for the State Government to reinstate funding for Birregurra’s health centre has gained 250 signatures, but there’s still time to sign the petition this weekend.
Weekend of fun planned for Birre
It’s double the fun at Birregurra this weekend, with a scooter, BMX and skateboarding competition running alongside the much-loved Birregurra Market Family Fun Day.
Birregurra aiming to recapture form
Birregurra captain Liam Hammond says his side is aiming to recapture form in tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Colac.
Teddy bears float through sky at Birregurra
Birregurra’s 2025 Australian Teddy Bear Parachuting Championships has pulled in crowds from around the district and beyond to watch teddies float through the sky.
Petition wants funds returned
A community-led petition is calling on the State Government to reinstate critical funding for the Birregurra Community Health Centre.
VCAT hearing starts for chicken farm
Colac Otway Shire Council and objectors to an approved broiler farm at Birregurra will battle it out in front of a state planning umpire from today.
Teddies to take flight at Birre
It’s a magical spectacle and a day of fun – teddies floating through the air at Birregurra.
Birregurra generosity exceeds expectations
The Birregurra community has stepped up its famous generosity, with an annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser exceeding all expectations.
Birre fundraiser reaches $4K
The Birregurra General Store is right on track to hit their goal for the annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser. Birregurra coffee lovers help out their local CFA every November, with the Birregurra General Store donating $1 from every coffee sold to the firefighters this month. Heading into fire season Birregurra General Store owner Steve D’ACunto says, […]
Treated water for town
A long-term water supply has been secured for Birregurra, with the town now connected to Colac’s system.
Please, think about trees
Trees inappropriately planted under powerlines in Birregurra have been relocated and replaced but serve as a timely reminder for people to carefully consider the right trees and the right location.
Marvellous marmalade
Birregurra has hosted a national marmalade competition for a second year, with a Colac local taking home one of the top prizes.
Twenty years of bagless Birre
It’s been 20 years since Deb Chant helped lead the charge for Birregurra to become the first Victorian town to ban plastic bags.
Garden beauty on show at Birregurra
Michael Jan’s beautiful gardens at Birregurra Cottage have only been around for less than five years, but they have amazed hundreds of people.
Bob celebrates road upgrade
Work has officially begun on an upgrade to Birregurra’s Strachan Street and resident Bob Gambino couldn’t be happier.
Dryer warning after Birre blaze
A Birregurra house fire sparked by a laundry dryer serves as a timely reminder for people to check their dryers and clean the lint filter regularly.
Football to farming excellence
Brownlow Medallist Gary Dempsey’s farming journey at Yeo would have made his late father just as proud as his son’s illustrious career in footy.
