ONCE again last week at Alexandra Golf Club, despite the weather being almost perfect for golf, it was the bare minimum required for a competition that entered on Tuesday. What a competition it was, a real turnup for the books, with your humble scribe (Dave Silverman) pulling one out of nowhere to take the win […]
Month: August 2025
Trawool walking track recognised in DEECA report
GOULBURN Valley Water (GVW) are pleased to announce that Trawool’s Gawarn Baring walking track was recently included in a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) report. Both Dunyak Moira in Merrigum and Gawarn Baring in Trawool were highlighted in DEECA’s Recognising Recreation Values 2020–2024 report, which celebrates projects delivering recreational value to communities. “These two […]
Rebels off to the finals
THE Rebels made the long journey to Belgrave for the final home and away game for season 2025, with both sides having already secured a place in this year’s final series. Football Reserves Alexandra 10.12-72 defeated Belgrave 4.5-29 THE Rebels sitting in third place on the ladder had to win to guarantee the double chance. […]
Alexandra RSL commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day
ALEXANDRA RSL members gathered on Monday, August 8 to commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day. Former Alexandra RSL President Henry Andrews spoke about his experiences in Vietnam, and led those in attendance in a commemorative ceremony. A wreath was laid to pay respects, the Ode of Remembrance was recited, The Last Post was played, and the… Image: […]
Final games of the season for Yea Football Netball Club juniors
Football Under nine and under 10 by Lily Armstrong WHAT a way to finish the season. Both of Yea Football Netball Club’s under nines and under 10s came up against Wandong in their final games, and it…. Under 12 Yea 4.0-24 defeated by Wandong 19.7-121 by Lyndal Tait YEA’S under 12s played the last game […]
No clarity around drought support delays
LIBERAL Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell recently demanded answers from the Victorian Government over delays in approving farmers’ applications for drought support grants. Farmers suffering from the devastating effects of the drought are eager to make use of the Farm Drought Support Grant Program and start work on projects to make their farms drought […]
Alexandra Squash Club: Round four of term three pennant
Monday competition Australorps versus Leghorns JORDAN versus Eric D: There was no holding back on this court. Jordan was merciless and absolutely…. Laura versus Jess (fill in): Laura put in the effort to keep the games as close as she…. Chris versus Ben F: There was no more than two-points different in any game. Ben […]
Peppers Marysville wins ‘Regional Accommodation of the Year’
PEPPERS Marysville has been awarded the prestigious title of Regional Accommodation of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence, recognised for delivering an outstanding guest experience and maintaining impeccable standards across all aspects of its operations. Achieving the highest mystery shop score in the category, Peppers Marysville has been applauded for its […]
Wire-Lok the new fencing solution
JACK McMaster is the man behind Wire-Lok, an innovative simplified and efficient way to join fencing wire for farmers. According to Jack, traditional fencing methods were prone to constant repairs due to old, ruined or newly broken fences. The Wire-Lok offers a reliable and long-lasting solution, reducing the time and effort spent on fence maintenance. […]
New postal service at Flowerdale Community House
WITH the closure of the Hazeldene General Store and its Australia Post Service, Flowerdale Community House has taken over the reins, so the community won’t miss out from this important service. It’s been quite a challenge for the Flowerdale Community House team to get the service up an running on August 1. Rebekah Grant, Flowerdale […]
