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 […]
Month: March 2025
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 […]
Team effort to save native fish from dry conditions
THE Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) is part of a team effort to save native fish at risk of dying due to drying up waterways across the catchment. The critically endangered Flathead Galaxias, affectionately known as the ‘Ghost Fish’, in the Molesworth billabongs and endangered Macquarie perch in the Hollands Creek near Benalla are […]
Will Fallon wins South Australia speedway title
ON the long weekend, Fallon Family Racing made the 18 hour round trip in scorching temperatures to Waikerie, South Australia for Will to compete in the SSA Junior Sedans South Australian State Title. Will finished second in his first and second heats and third in his third heat (by .001 costing him five points) which […]
Local student takes on MTB Interschools at Thredbo
FROM March 3 to 5, grade six student Clay Hilder represented St Mary’s Primary School at the Boost Mobile Australian MTB Interschools at Thredbo. It was an action-packed few days of riding, racing and good times with school students from far and wide. Riders compete in four events over the three days, these included Maxxis […]
Good luck Tahj
TAHJ Parker, a year three student has competed in both cluster and regional swimming events for St Mary’s Alexandra and is now heading to the state championships. Tahj won both his 50m breaststroke and butterfly events on Wednesday,March 5 in Shepparton and now is through to the state championships on May 1. The school wishes […]
Eildon local a finalist for Victorian Volunteer Awards
WENDY Falconer was selected as a finalist in the Victorian Volunteer Awards for her nearly five decades being part of the Eildon Meals on Wheels program. The awards, recently held in Melbourne, recognise the hard work and commitment of Victoria’s volunteers. Nexus Primary Health, who currently oversee the Eildon Meals on Wheels program, spoke highly […]
Judy Maraspin in the artist’s corner
JUDY Maraspin is the latest artist to grace the artist’s corner at the Alexandra Information Centre with her paintings. Her work will be on display for the next few months, with a variety of nature-inspired pieces. Judy retired to Alexandra almost five years ago which gave her the time and space to paint. “Since I […]
How can we help support young people in our community
AUSTRALIAN Psychology Society president, Dr Sara Quinn MAPS GAICD, spoke to us about some of the challenges facing youths today, and the challenges parents may face in dealing with wayward youths. It’s a complex situation, but the ability to ask questions and to listen goes a long way. How can parents best support their children […]
