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Flood gauges in the shire

Flood gauges in the shire Flood gauges in the shire

MURRINDINDI Shire Council was asked to provide information about the potential installation of flood gauges for the Yea River and Murrindindi River due to their importance in the area. They were asked whether there was any action in this area, and whether they were directly responsible. They responded, “The installation and maintenance of river gauges […]

Yea Rotary’s new president Penny Paxman

Yea Rotary’s new president Penny Paxman Yea Rotary's new president Penny Paxman

NEWLY elected Yea Rotary President Penny Paxman has a longstanding connection to the Murrindindi Shire, originally coming up to the area 35 years ago to run a guesthouse in Alexandra. You may have met Penny during your daily interactions as she has had many roles in the shire ranging from public relations, customer service, hospitality, […]

Very close match for Yea junior netballers

Very close match for Yea junior netballers Very close match for Yea junior netballers

Netball Under 11 Division One by Joanne Madden YEA started off well against Broadford, holding a two-goal lead in the first quarter. Charlotte and Tahlia were once again passing beautifully and shooting accurately, with strong support from Velvet and Milly in the centre and wing attack positions. However, Broadford’s defence was strong and challenging to […]

Alexandra Football Netball Club celebrates 140 years

Alexandra Football Netball Club celebrates 140 years Alexandra Football Netball Club celebrates 140 years

Football Reserves Alexandra 0.4 – 4 defeated by Healesville 10.16 – 76 ALEXANDRA returned to Rebel Park and hosted Healesville last Saturday for round 14 of the Outer East League 2024 Division One season, the Reserves welcoming back Sam Kidd for his first game of the season. For the second consecutive home game this season, […]

Queen Alexandra’s head found

Queen Alexandra’s head found Queen Alexandra's head found

ALEXANDRA Police have advised that the head from the Queen Alexandra statue has been located. It was found at the……. Aside from being decapitated, it’s understood that the head suffered only minor damage. It’s understood that the head was found during the preparations for a tree planting event, located in a cluster of blackberries. The […]

Council defends farm rate rises

Council defends farm rate rises Council defends farm rate rises

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has released information which they say highlights the ineffectiveness of the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy to protect farmers. They say that recently announced council budgets demonstrating farmers continue to get the raw end of the rating stick. Murrindindi Shire Council is included in the top 10 rate […]

NAIDOC week in the shire

NAIDOC week in the shire NAIDOC week in the shire

ALEXANDRA District Health (ADH) held their NAIDOC week celebrations last Friday, with the presentation of a new commissioned artwork by Taungurung Elder, Aunty Joanne Honeysett. The artwork represents the ADH health service as the centre, with all the local communities surrounding it and the lines drawn between the circles showing their journey to get to […]

Strong wins for Yea junior netballers

Strong wins for Yea junior netballers Strong wins for Yea junior netballers

Under 11 Division One Yea 17 defeated St Marys 13 by Jo Madden THE Yea Junior Netball Division One team faced a challenging week, being slightly undermanned with three regular players unavailable. However, the wonderful players from the Division Two team stepped up to fill the gaps and support their teammates. Ivy and Isla formed […]

Alexandra Squash Club term two pennant results

Alexandra Squash Club term two pennant results Alexandra Squash Club term two pennant results

THE Alexandra Squash Club pennant ended and the results for term two are in. For Monday night matches, the Eels team took victory with a big lead, while Thursday night matches were won by the Cherry Ripe team. In Monday competition for term two, the Eels won with 1245 points for and 1099 against, the […]

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