Month: May 2025

VOLUNTEERS and supporters gathered on Wednesday, April 30 to celebrate the first birthday of Murrindindi Community Food Share. When they opened their doors just 12 months ago, they had a simple but powerful vision, to support the community’s health and wellbeing by addressing food insecurity in Murrindindi Shire. Foodbank Victoria reports that 37 per cent […]

Reserves Powelltown 6.5-41 were defeated by Alexandra 6.7-43 ON Saturday, May 3 there were five teams of netball and two teams of football travel to Powelltown. There were a few changes to the Rebels’ reserves side last week, with Will Goonan and Brendan Musgrove joining the team. Both brought strong energy to a tightly contested […]

Thornton Eildon 5.7-37 defeated Officer 2.4-16 AFTER almost a month off, Thornton/Eildon women’s football club headed to Officer for round four of Outer Eastern Women’s football. Before the bounce excitement was growing among the visiting team with the inclusion of champs Mia and Sienna Heard. The twins have been a part of Thornton/Eildon football club […]

THERE was a sense of excitement, and a few nerves, as the youngest Tigers took to the netball court for the very first time ever, facing off against Broadford. Under the enthusiastic guidance of Coach Maya, the team was full of energy and eager to get the game underway. Throughout the match, all players had the […]

Yea Tigers defeated Officer 3.13.31-1.3.9 YEA Women’s Football team secured their history making, first ever victory in a commanding performance over Officer, winning 3.13.31 to 1.3.9. In slippery conditions, the Tigers scored first and never looked back, delivering four quarters of relentless, team-first football. From the outset, Yea showed their intent, applying immense pressure and […]

Under nines by Lily Armstrong THE Yea Tigers Under nines burst onto the field for their very first game of the season against Broadford, and what a performance it was. Full of energy, determination and smiles, the young Tigers showed brilliant teamwork and a fearless spirit from the opening bounce. Congratulations to award winners: Just […]

From January to March, council invited residents to nominate local individuals or community groups whose volunteering efforts inspire them. They received an impressive 45 nominations across four Community Award categories: Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Senior Volunteer of the Year, and Community Group or Initiative of the Year. These are the […]

VOTING is compulsory, and for many this is a simple process, however for people with accessibility requirements, some further research into the facilities at the various polling stations is needed. Exploring the different options available at the shire’s polling stations does raise some wheelchair accessibility issues, and it’s hoped that works will be carried out […]

ELECTIONS are a time for candidates to present themselves to the community, to divulge both who they are and their policies. It’s about having an open democracy. There appears to have been a disappointing trend in recent years where some candidates choose not to respond to questions and do not present themselves at forums. Three […]