NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses around Victoria are currently engaged in a campaign, seeking additional financial support from the Victorian Government. They are seeking an extra $11.7 million and say that unless this funding is received, 200 neighbourhood houses around Victoria are at risk of closure. Sue Sedelies, manager/coordinator at Alexandra Community Hub, explained that these 200 neighbourhood […]
Month: December 2025
Angela Warren-Smith awarded National Medal
RESPONDING to 586 emergency call-outs, including 94 road crash rescues and 17 rescues from the cold waters of the Goulburn River, is only a snapshot of the service given by SES volunteer Angela Warren-Smith, who has been awarded the National Medal in recognition of 15 years of volunteering. Angela joined the SES in 2010 and […]
Congratulations to the Alexandra Secondary College duxes
ALEXANDRA Secondary College was delighted to congratulate the school duxes for 2025. They were Emelia Weeks and Danielle Nadj. Emelia Weeks Emelia Weeks has only recently returned from 10 days volunteering and sightseeing in Samoa with a Christian organisation. They visited the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) base and the Victim Support Group while she […]
Merton cricketers win against Beechworth/Stanley
MERTON cricketers hosted Beechworth/Stanley at the Merton Cricket Ground (MCG) in perfect conditions last Saturday. Merton won the toss and batted making 9/188, Luke Benton again top scoring with a fine 57 on a slow outfeild, fellow opener Luke Berriman 35 also helping his side to a quick start. Ross Mackinnon controversially caught out on […]
Brian Simmons takes victory at Yea Golf Club
BRIAN Simmons took out the Monthly Medal and the yearly Gold Medal with an outstanding 75 (11) nett 64 last Saturday. There were 27 men and four ladies on the course which looked like it would receive some rain but it held off til later in the day. Brian was in a hot group with […]
Kirk launches book on life with autism
KINGLAKE’S own local legend Kirk Mercuri is once again proving that the way he sees the world is one of his greatest strengths. The passionate volunteer has just released his first book, Step By Step: Living with Autism, an honest, insightful look at life on the autism spectrum, the challenges he works through, and the […]
Community Christmas Day lunch by Embassy of Ideas
ARE you alone this Christmas? New to town? At a loose end on Christmas Day? If you are looking for some company and wanting to connect with others on Christmas Day, you are warmly invited to join Embassy of Ideas for a Community Christmas Lunch at St Johns Hall at 39 Downy Street, Alexandra from […]
A very special book presented to Kellock residents
ALEXANDRA Secondary College students, Zoe and Charlie, along with teacher Jackie Tossol, attended Kellock Lodge on Thursday, December 4, for a very special presentation. It was a book, Pages from the Past. Four students participated in the creation of the book, but unfortunately Ava and Aiden were unable to attend. The genesis for the project […]
Koriella Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of operation
THE Koriella Fire Brigade celebrated 75 years of operation last Sunday, as well as presenting service awards to members of the brigade and a life membership to Patrick McVeigh, for his outstanding contributions to the brigade. Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish presented Captain Scott Reeves with a framed certificate recognising the Koriella Fire Brigade’s 75 […]
Three singles championships in a row for Lauren Gilchrist
CLUB games are providing some excellent bowling and competitive matches. Alexandra Bowls Club women’s singles final was completed last Friday and Lauren Gilchrist defeated Christine Mayfield. Christine led 18 to 17 after 20 ends but Lauren won the next five ends to win 26 to 18. The game took 25 ends before Lauren clinched the […]
