THE final meeting of the 2024-25 Yea Racing season took place last Sunday, with the Sister Olive St Pats Cup attended by over 700 people. There were two millimetres of rain overnight on the Saturday, though it didn’t affect the track on race day. Eight Shout’s was the winning horse for the 3000-metre race, ridden […]
Month: February 2025
The story of Yarck test cricketer Ian Callen
FORMER test-cricketer Ian Callen’s story is a loop, which begins at the Yarck Primary School, and loops back around to Yarck now in the form of the book he has written about playing cricket in the country. Ian originally attended Yarck Primary School for the first several years of his education, before his parents moved […]
Making a difference at Kellock Lodge
FRIENDS of Kellock and the Alexandra Quilters have joined forces to make a difference for Kellock Lodge residents. The idea was born out of Kellock Lodge CEO Tania Hunter’s desire to aesthetically enhance the look and feel of each resident’s ensuite and at the same time continue to minimise the impact of plastic on the […]
Alexandra Lions Club in desperate need of members
THE Alexandra Lions Club is teetering on the brink. They are in desperate need of new members, and if they are not found then the club is likely to close within weeks or merge with the Eildon club, which is also in need of new members. The vote to dissolve the club has been conducted, […]
Open day to celebrate new Merton Skate Park
THE Merton Skate Park was officially opened last Sunday with an open day for skaters to celebrate and demonstrate their skills. After lots of hard work to bring the project to fruition from various parties and the community, the day provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievement. Officials in attendance included Member for Eildon Cindy […]
A day to remember a great lady
LAST Saturday was special day on the Redbacks calendar with it being the third Kellie Snyman Ladies’ day. As well as having a couple of games of cricket, the day is about acknowledging the contribution of the women of the club. It is named in honour of Kellie Snyman who was the mother of current […]
Celebrating 113 years of combined service at Alexandra District Health
ON Tuesday, February 11 Alexandra District Health (ADH) hosted a high tea to celebrate 113 years of combined services of staff members Dianne Goschnick, Dee Murphy, and Nola Evans. The presentations included a speech from ADH’S Chief Executive Officer Jane Poxon, and hampers given to Dianne, Dee, and Nola. Dianne read some poetry about her […]
Ian Hewitt and Peter Weeks awarded UGFM life memberships
TWO deserving recipients have been awarded life memberships at UGFM Inc, Ian Hewitt and Peter Weeks OAM. Peter Rice ASFM said in his speech to congratulate Ian during the presentation that “In the late 1990’s UGFM Committee of Management became aware that Ian Hewitt was interested in becoming a presenter at the station. “Being heavily […]
Denis Smith and the Yea Racing Club
DENIS Smith, recent former president of the Yea Race Club, spoke about his time with the club and his plans for the future, as well as his history in Yea. Denis originally left Yea in 1955. He was the oldest in his family. His father, Arthur Harris (Mick) Smith. Mick, with his brother Mahon, had […]
Murrindindi Little Athletes shine at regional championships
MURRINDINDI’S young athletes did their community proud over the weekend, putting in a stellar performance at the Regional Track and Field Championships in Albury. Despite cool and windy conditions, they warmed up quickly, both literally and figuratively, to bring home an impressive nine medals from the event. Competing against top athletes from the Northern Country […]
