THE long-awaited annual Alexandra Spring Fair is almost here as it returns to Rotary Park in Alexandra on Sunday, November 2 from 10am to 3pm. This popular event presented by the Alexandra and District Traders and Tourism Association (ADTTA) and Alexandra Events transforms Rotary Park with plenty to see and do, creating an amazing community […]
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Just not cricket at the Alexandra Races
RAIN interrupted play at the Alexandra Races on Saturday. The day opened with temperatures expected to be just right for racing. The excellent weather attracted a large and joyful crowd ready to battle the bookies on St Crispin’s Day. However, it is spring, and, with only four races completed, the weather gods drove the runners […]
The Cathedral Invitational returns to the Australian golfing calendar
THE Australian Summer of Golf will welcome back the jewel in the tournament calendar this year, with the Cathedral Invitational returning in December. Held immediately after the Australian Open, the Cathedral Golf Club & Lodge will once again host the invitation only event on December 9 and 10, where day two is open to the […]
Triangle recruits graduate as bushfire firefighters
CONGRATULATIONS to the newest bushfire firefighters who successfully completed their General Firefighter training course last Sunday. Five new firefighters for three of the Triangle brigades were assessed by two very experienced volunteer instructors, with the assistance of members of Marysville and Buxton Fire Brigades, over nearly eight hours of practical activities in the field. Over […]
2024 deer harvest report now available
THE Game Management Authority on Monday released the Estimates of the 2024 deer harvest in Victoria report. Results show an estimated 167,600 deer were harvested in 2024. This is a 22 per cent increase on the estimated 137,100 deer harvested in 2023 and an 83 per cent increase on the long term average of 91,100. […]
Operation Christmas Child
ON Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17, many hands made light work at the packing of boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The event was held at the Oasis Church in Alexandra, with people coming from far and wide to help out. Around 15 people helped with the packing, with people coming from Melbourne, Seymour […]
How will AI impact upcoming elections, and what is being done?
WITH artificial intelligence (AI) now able to show pretty much anyone doing and saying anything, what does this mean for our elections? How will people be able to tell fact from fiction. The Australian and Victorian Electoral Commissions were contacted to find out how they are tackling the issue. AUSTRALIAN ELECTORIAL COMMISSION THE inquiry into […]
Highlands Community Hall installs new screen doors
THE Highlands Community Hall is pleased to present their new look security screen doors. These have been added to the front entry and rear doors. This will enhance comfort for all hall users on hot summer days and help with the hall’s security. The hall committee would like to thank the Victorian Government for their […]
Police lawns to ‘remain unkempt’
IN light of the news that Victoria Police will no longer be employing external contractors for garden maintenance and lawn mowing at any of their stations, Police Media were contacted for further information. Unless police do the gardening work themselves, then the gardens and lawns are likely to become overgrown and unsightly. Victoria Police responded, […]
Merton cricket report
MERTON cricketer’s travelled to Beechworth for the first game of the 2025-26 Wangaratta District Cricket Association (WDCA) cricket season and returned victors. Beechworth batting first made 9/114, an excellent result considering they were 5/9 at one point with Merton’s opening bowlers destroying the top order. Brandon Fitzpatrick steadied things for the home side with 40 along […]
