Month: February 2025

GOING into the last round of the season, Yea held fourth place on the ladder but needed to win to guarantee a spot in the finals. Not only did they win but they catapulted into second place to gain a double chance with a 23 shot win over Tatura Hilltop. The rink with Justin Branch […]

SARAH Austin is the mental health nurse and community health manager at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital. She explained that in conjunction with Murrindindi Shire Council and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, they decided to bring the Just a Farmer movie to Yea. It was screened on Thursday, February 6, to a large audience. […]

THE tender process for the 99 year lease on operating Lake Mountain and/or Lake Baw Baw closed on Friday, February 7. Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) was asked how many tenders were received, and how the community will be consulted over the tenders. They were also asked what will happen to the mountain if no suitable […]

IN December 2024, it was announced that Foundation Murrindindi’s Murrindindi Community Food Share was a recipient of a $32,000 grant from the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s Community Food Relief. The grant funding has been put to good use, with the Food Share shed now insulated. There are also ceiling fans installed and […]

LAST Saturday golfers played for one of the most sought after trophies of the year, the Liesfield Trophy. Sadly, James and Matthew Liesfield and their mother lost their lives in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The boys had that morning played in the monthly medal event at the club and were aspiring and talented young […]

YOUNG Castella local Brody Hull became a national champion in basketball on Sunday, February 2, winning gold in the under 20s category in Ballarat. Brody received a last-minute call-up to the second Victorian team, considered by some to be the underdog team and the development team, to play in the National Basketball Championships. While the […]