Budgeree Hall

18/12/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap for Budger-Tea 2025! 🎉

We closed out the year with a jolly visit from Santa, plenty of belly laughs, and some good old-fashioned chin wags that warmed the soul. What a way to finish!

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the year—your smiles, stories, and spirit make Budger-Tea the heart of our little community.

We’ll be back with the kettle on and the bikkies ready Thursday, January 22, 2026. Until then, stay safe, stay merry, and enjoy the festive season! 🎅☕💬

15/12/2025

🎄 You’re Invited to Budger-Tea’s Christmas Party! 🎅
Thursday, December 18
10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Budgeree Hall

Join us for a joyful morning of festive fun, delicious treats, and heartfelt connection. Santa will be stopping by with cheer and smiles for all ages!

✨ Come to eat
✨ Come to laugh
✨ Come together

Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, your family, and your Christmas spirit. Let’s celebrate the season the Budgeree way!

14/12/2025

🎄 140th Budgeree Christmas Tree – What a Night! 🎄

What an absolute cracker of a celebration. Budgeree turned on the charm yet again with balmy weather, a tasty BBQ dinner, and the unbeatable joy of gathering together for our 140th Christmas Tree. Borderline had us singing, dancing, and laughing our way through the evening, and of course we enjoyed a proper traditional Budgeree supper to top it all off.

And then… SANTA!
Let’s just say the sleigh must’ve had a mechanical issue or a reindeer rebellion, because he arrived in full style — lights blazing — courtesy of the local police. A grand entrance if ever there was one.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the night so special. These events shine because of the people who show up with heart, humour, and holiday spirit.

🌟 Special shout-outs:
• Helen, John and Imogen – absolute champions on the barbie all night
• Our kitchen crew – endless plates of delicious delights, as always
• Luke and James – raffle wranglers and payment pros
• Cindy – for curating raffle prizes that everyone wanted to win
• Santa – for bringing a sack full of joy (and a police es**rt)
• Borderline – you were brilliant, and yes, we’ll definitely be having you back… even if some of us are still recovering from the Hokey Pokey
• Karen – the best shopper in the business
Lauren-Santas helper

It truly takes a community to pull together an event like this, and Budgeree once again proved why it’s such a special place.

Here’s to 140 years of tradition, laughter, and togetherness — and many more to come. 🎅✨

13/12/2025

✨It’s today!! The 140th Budgeree Christmas Tree 🌲
🎄6pm start, come when you can
💰Free Entry
🍔BBQ dinner available for purchase. We take cash or card payment
🎼Borderline will provide the entertainment
🎅The man in red will be visiting
🧁Supper provided.
A great night to come together and celebrate what an amazing community we live in. 💝

11/12/2025

We had a lovely visit from Russell from the CFA, Rosemary from Emergency Management Latrobe City and Matt from Vic Police today. They shared with us ways to help us be informed to make the best decisions in an emergency.
They brought morning tea and show bags. We have a few show bags left for anyone who attends the Budgeree Christmas Tree on Saturday night starting at 6pm.

10/12/2025

🌿 Remembering Daisy Hall 🌿

The Budgeree community is saddened to share the passing of Daisy Hall, a cherished resident whose life was deeply woven into the fabric of our district. Daisy moved onto the Hall family farm when she married Ross Hall in 1958, and from then on became an active and caring presence in Budgeree.

She gave her time, helping on the farm, serving on the school parents committee and offering her skills as a nurse, often helping neighbours in need of medical care. Daisy’s kindness and commitment touched many lives over the decades.

Daisy is lovingly remembered by her four children — Russell, Dianne, Matthew, and Leanne — along with her twelve grandchildren and six great‑grandchildren.

🕊️Funeral details below . 🕊️

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Daisy Hall, who left us peacefully on Tuesday morning. Our family was blessed to spend precious time with her in her final days.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Heritage Manor for their care, kindness, and compassion.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15 at 1:30pm at the Boolarra Co‑Operating Church, Tarwin Street, Boolarra, followed by a wake at the Budgeree Hall.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will also be live streamed. Please follow the link on the website to join us virtually.
https:www.latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au/funeral-notices/notice/hall-daisy-florence

09/12/2025

We have a special Emergency Preparedness Budger-tea tomorrow Dec 11. 10:30am-12:30pm

This is a great chance to enjoy delicious catered food while you chat to representatives from the CFA and Latrobe City Council’s Emergency Management team.
There will be goodie bags to take home and practical planning information.

18/11/2025

🎄✨ Budgeree Christmas Tree Night – Saturday Dec 13, from 6pm! ✨🎄

It’s that magical time of year again, and we’d love you to join us at the Budgeree Christmas Tree celebration!

🎶 Enjoy Carols and live entertainment from our fantastic local band Borderline
🍔 Grab a tasty BBQ dinner (available for purchase) or pack a picnic to share with family and friends
🎅 And of course… a special visit from Santa to delight the kids!

Bring your chairs, rugs, and festive spirit for a wonderful evening under the stars with our community. 🌟

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate together! ❤️

31/10/2025

🎃 Huge thanks to the spook-tacular homes and boo-sinesses in Yinnar and Boolarra who made Halloween a real treat! From creepy cobwebs to haunted storefronts, you all nailed the fright fest 👻🕷️

27/10/2025

Fire restrictions are now in force . You cannot light a fire in the open unless you obtain a permit.

22/10/2025

Yeah. The storm has left and Budger-tea is on as usual 10:30am-12:40pm. Everyone is always welcome. It’s free no need to bring anything but your friendly smile. 😃