THE annual Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day took place last Sunday, May 4, giving the public a behind the scenes glimpse into the work being done to keep our waterways stocked with all species of fish. All three hatcheries were on display, with a planned tour route beginning in the conservation hatchery and taking attendees […]
Combined forces to make the biggest morning tea
LAST week Greta Vallance and U3A combined to make this year’s Biggest Morning Tea a huge success. In total $733 was raised for the Cancer Council. Greta and her trusted team of workers including Kerryn, Judy and Helen hosted a lunch/morning tea for 40 guests. People gathered on the gorgeous verandah surrounding her home as […]
Alexandra Secondary College discovers Japan
FIFTEEN Alexandra Secondary College students accompanied by three teachers have recently returned from a 15-day tour of Japan. The college offers Japan Tours to students in Years nine,10 and 11 who are currently studying or have previously studied Japanese. The tour is offered biennially, and this is the 14th tour the College has run since […]
Happy Birthday to Ray Norris
RAY Norris has celebrated his 90th Birthday with a gathering of four generations of family and many friends on Saturday, April 12 at the Alexandra Masonic Hall. In all, there were near to 100 people in attendance including daughter Sandy from Queensland, eldest son Peter from Alexandra, daughter Colleen from Mildura and youngest son Gary from […]
Food Share celebrates first birthday
VOLUNTEERS and supporters gathered on Wednesday, April 30 to celebrate the first birthday of Murrindindi Community Food Share. When they opened their doors just 12 months ago, they had a simple but powerful vision, to support the community’s health and wellbeing by addressing food insecurity in Murrindindi Shire. Foodbank Victoria reports that 37 per cent […]
Reserves and Seniors take the win
Reserves Powelltown 6.5-41 were defeated by Alexandra 6.7-43 ON Saturday, May 3 there were five teams of netball and two teams of football travel to Powelltown. There were a few changes to the Rebels’ reserves side last week, with Will Goonan and Brendan Musgrove joining the team. Both brought strong energy to a tightly contested […]
Thornton Eildon smash another game
Thornton Eildon 5.7-37 defeated Officer 2.4-16 AFTER almost a month off, Thornton/Eildon women’s football club headed to Officer for round four of Outer Eastern Women’s football. Before the bounce excitement was growing among the visiting team with the inclusion of champs Mia and Sienna Heard. The twins have been a part of Thornton/Eildon football club […]
Yea Junior Netball Development Squad start up
THERE was a sense of excitement, and a few nerves, as the youngest Tigers took to the netball court for the very first time ever, facing off against Broadford. Under the enthusiastic guidance of Coach Maya, the team was full of energy and eager to get the game underway. Throughout the match, all players had the […]
Stellar win for Yea women’s football team
Yea Tigers defeated Officer 3.13.31-1.3.9 YEA Women’s Football team secured their history making, first ever victory in a commanding performance over Officer, winning 3.13.31 to 1.3.9. In slippery conditions, the Tigers scored first and never looked back, delivering four quarters of relentless, team-first football. From the outset, Yea showed their intent, applying immense pressure and […]
Yea junior footballers start their season
Under nines by Lily Armstrong THE Yea Tigers Under nines burst onto the field for their very first game of the season against Broadford, and what a performance it was. Full of energy, determination and smiles, the young Tigers showed brilliant teamwork and a fearless spirit from the opening bounce. Congratulations to award winners: Just […]