THE Rotary Club of Yea is one of many volunteer organisations within the broader Yea Community and the club often has speakers from local groups come and talk to Rotarians about the work their group does within our community. At a recent Rotary Club of Yea meeting, the Yea-Kinglake RSL Secretary, Jeffrey Swain, presented a […]
Month: March 2025
Leonard Sheahan focused on helping the community
LEONARD Francis Sheahan is the seventh of seven children. The children were all born at the Wycheproof hospital as his parents engaged in broad acre farming near the town, focused on wheat and sheep. It was a hard way to make a living as it’s a dry area. Leonard commented that it was particularly difficult […]
From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe
ALEXANDRA resident Helen Hill is famous for her secret shortbread recipe, but there’s also a lot more to her experiences on the planet. Helen was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia aged 10. She has since taken on an Australian accent, but can slip easily back into a thick Scottish brogue. Now aged […]
The story of Robert Gibb
ROBERT Gibb lived from 1904 to 1988, and was known as Bob. Bob came from Jack Street in Motherwell, Scotland. At 12 years old, his father died after lifting a large engine alone. He was a very strong man. As a result, Bob had to look after his mother, as well as two sisters and […]
Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra
HEAVY rain from the storm last Thursday night caused flash flooding from Alexandra to Eildon and Rubicon, with 80mm being recorded at one location in Alexandra. Alexandra SES and the Murrindindi Shire Council were called to a number of jobs during the night, where blocked drains caused flooding from the heavy continuous rain that fell […]
Grand final match for Alexandra Cricket Club
THE Alexandra B-Grade team travelled to Avenel to play in the Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) B-Grade Grand Final. The team hoped to steal an upset win. Instead, the Redbacks were soundly beaten by a good cricket team performing at their best. The club captain, Michael Mawson, won the toss and elected to field first. […]
Eildon Pondage parkrun up and running
AFTER months of planning, the inaugural Eildon Pondage parkrun event was held on Saturday March 22. Seventy-four locals and visitors, aged from under 10 to over 70 years, met at the Ted Lech Drive barbecue area to walk, jog or run through the morning mist. This included plenty of locals who were completely new to […]
Campfire warning: Almost 250 campfire incidents since July 2024
SINCE July 1, 2024, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have responded to almost 250 incidents involving campfires, including a bushfire that burnt through 14 hectares of land, left around 100 campers stranded and forced dozens more to evacuate a popular Cape Otway camp site in January. FFMVic Chief Fire Officer […]
When the pager goes off: A day in the life of a CFA volunteer
YOUR local community relies on local community people to protect you from fires, assist with rescues and attend motor vehicle accidents as well as providing non-operational support to your brigades. The role of a volunteer with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) can be very rewarding and the time commitment can be as little or as […]
Murrindindi Shire’s lack of emergency housing
FAMILY Violence is a widespread issue that impacts individuals, families, and the community. Just because you don’t see it firsthand doesn’t mean it’s not happening under your nose in the community. You don’t really know what a person is going through unless you are told. According to the Crime Statistics Agency, from 2023 to 2024 […]
