MERTON Cricket Club hosted the Beechworth Wanderers on a fast outfield being the first game at the Merton Cricket Ground (MCG) since the fires of January. Merton won the toss and batted making 8/204 James Benton again top scoring for his side making 50. He combined with Jai Lerch-McKinnon 46 in a 73 run third […]
Alexandra Newspapers
The fires: Alexandra and the hamlets
I LIVE in the country town of Alexandra, in the north east of Victoria. Generally I have to explain to people, even most Victorians, where it is. That is, until recently when it became the vortex of massive bushfires. I knew it had cut through local anonymity, and astoundingly cracked global notice when I received […]
Eildon Lions donate to Foundation Murrindindi
PRESIDENT of the Eildon Lions Club, Kevin Tappe, presented Foundation Murrindindi with a $5000 grant on behalf of the Eildon Lions Club members on Monday, February 16. It’s a welcome donation in light of the recent fires, with Foundation Murrindindi CEO Robyn Hill commenting that the money can go a long way towards helping people […]
ADH: Providing shelter in a time of crisis
ALEXANDRA District Health (ADH) has been thanked for its swift, coordinated and compassionate response to the bushfire emergency that swept through the region on January 9, an event that has caused significant disruption and distress across the whole Murrindindi community. While many local families and staff faced personal losses, including damage to homes, farming properties, […]
What are the tax implications following a fire?
THE post-fire recovery can have tax implications, some helpful and some potentially challenging. An Australian Taxation Office (ATO) spokesperson said, “If you’ve been affected by an event or natural disaster such as a bushfire, we can support you. We understand that family and property are your priority at this time. We’ll give you time to […]
ADDOC farewells Pam Poole
THERE are changes ahead for the Alexandra and District Dog Obedience Club this year. Firstly, there is a new training Ground at the Showgrounds in Alexandra. This will provide an area specifically for members and their dogs. The club is run by volunteers, instructors and committee members. At the end of last year, the club […]
Penultimate games of the year for Alexandra Bowls Club
THE Alexandra Bowls Club Championship Pairs were played last Sunday. The game was 18 ends and took over three hours in what was hot conditions. Four very experienced and previous champions had a great game. Greg Gilmore and Larry Scott played Ian Harper and Graeme Matthews. Gilmore and Scott led five to zero on end three but […]
Fire affected farmers: Greg and Darcey Heffernan
GREG and Darcey Heffernan, a father-daughter duo farming cattle on some 530 hectares of land called Merrinehbek in Cathkin, were affected by the recent Longwood bushfires. They took time out of their busy schedule of post-fire recovery to talk about the impacts of the fires on their property and farming operations. During the fire event, […]
Murrindindi Little Aths at Regional Athletics Competition
OVER the weekend, a determined group of Murrindindi Little Athletes braved the Bendigo heat to compete at the Regional Athletics Competition. Across two big days, seven athletes took on 28 events, delivered 18 personal bests, and proudly brought home 17 medals. The club says a huge thank you goes to the parents and siblings who […]
Murrindindi Masters at Marysville Golf Club
LAST Saturday Marysville Golf Club members hosted the second round of the FoodWorks Murrindindi Masters with 93 players braving the heat to play a stableford round on the beautifully prepared course. A number of players found weather conditions and the course challenging with discussions around the lunch tables after play comparing how many golf balls […]
