Buln Buln, Victoria

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Buln Buln is a town in West Gippsland, approximately 8 kilometres north of Warragul. At the 2021 Census, Buln Buln had a population of 551.

Etymology

buln buln is the Woiwurrung–Taungurung word for the superb lyrebird.

History

The post office opened as Brandy Creek on 1 April 1873 and became Buln Buln in 1874 (closing in 1973). A Telegraph Office was opened in March 1877. The Buln Buln Railway Station was operational from 1890 to 1958, as part of the Noojee railway line.

Today

The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League, the Buln Buln Lyrebirds, dating back at least to World War I. Along with the Football Club they also have a Netball Club who are also in the Ellinbank & District Netball Association, as well as a Cricket Club and Tennis Club. Buln Buln Primary School was established in 1878. In 2021 it had an enrollment of 170. Its motto is "our children, our community, our future", and its symbol is a superb lyrebird.

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