Thornton/Eildon 3.4-22 defeated by Yea 6.7-43 IN women’s football last week Thornton/Eildon hosted Yea for the First Nations Round with the home team proudly wearing their new indigenous jumpers that were designed in co-operation with local artist Sammy Trist. The jumpers representing the local rivers, spirits and a proud representation of community. Prior to the […]
Month: July 2025
Low yarding but big prices for Yea’s July sale
A LOWER yarding for July’s Elders and Nutrien Store Sale at the Yea Saleyards, with around 1600 cattle sold on the day. This is perhaps due to renewed optimism caused by recent downfalls, or that farmers have already sold off most of their stock. Either way, prices rewarded those who were selling. The average price […]
Great Forest National Park ‘not government policy’
THE Liberals and Nationals have demanded confirmation that the Victorian Government will not back the formation of the Great Forest National Park (GFNP). Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, has written to Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, requesting a formal public commitment. It comes after Field and Game Australia revealed on social media […]
Volunteer Expo highlights the shire’s volunteer organisations
MURRINDINDI Shire Council’s (MSC) Volunteer Expo took place last Saturday, giving volunteer organisations from around Murrindindi Shire the opportunity to highlight the incredible work they undertake and potentially interest new members. The event took place at the Alexandra Football Netball Club rooms, running from 1 to 5pm, and included tea, coffee, and snacks. Volunteer organisations […]
Grant to resurface Kinglake oval
ON Tuesday, July 1, Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence visited Kinglake Memorial Reserve Oval to announce $875,000 for drainage and irrigation for the sports club, as well as new drought tolerant turf and a synthetic turf cricket wicket for local cricketers. The grant is part of the state government’s Regional Community Support Infrastructure Fund. Speaking at […]
A big weekend of football and netball action: AFNC junior sports round-up
IT was a busy Sunday for the Alexandra Football Netball Club (AFNC) junior athletes, with a full day of football and netball across several age groups. At home, the under nine, under 10, and under 12 football teams faced off against Wandong. The local crowd turned out in strong support, cheering on the young footballers […]
Yea bowlers have fun on President’s Day
YEA Bowls Club President’s Day is an annual free event instigated by late former President, Leif Elenius. The format for the day is a handicap event which gives every player a very good chance to win. Everyone plays four games of six ends. The weather was fine. The rinks and the games were very close […]
Welcome delivery of hay bales for local farmers
NINE local farmers received 82 bales of hay from Rural Aid last Wednesday in Gobur, as part of ongoing drought support. The 82 bales of hay were transported from near Dubbo in New South Wales to Gobur, just north of Yarck, and then divided up between local farmers who needed the livestock feed. The delivery […]
Quiz for a Cause: Trivia Night supporting food relief across Murrindindi Shire
GET your thinking caps on and your food share donations ready. Foundation Murrindindi is excited to host Quiz for a Cause, a fun-filled trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, July 26 at Alexandra Shire Hall, with all proceeds supporting food relief initiatives across the Murrindindi Shire. It’s a night of laughter, competition, and giving back, all […]
A heinous, abhorrent, disgusting crime
ALEXANDRA Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a home invasion in Yea last week, where a man was seriously injured and his house was destroyed by fire. Three unknown offenders knocked on the door of a rural farm property on Melba Highway about 1.15am on Monday, June […]
