DANIEL Kriss, local business owner of Country Tech in Alexandra, recently competed in two state squash championships and claimed victory in both. The first competition was held in Geelong at the Leisuretime Squash Centre from July 10 to 13 and saw players from all over Victoria attend. Having reached the grand final, Daniel was down […]
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Rare wet conditions at Rebel Park
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club (AFNC) Rebels hosted Warburton/Millgrove in wet and heavy conditions unseen at Rebel Park for many years. Football Reserves Alexandra 4.8-32 drew Warburton-Millgrove 5.2-32 A GAME where the Rebels dominated and led until Warburton/Millgrove goaled two minutes before the final siren to secure a thrilling draw. The importance of scoreboard pressure […]
Toby Johnston celebrates his 50th game
Yea 0.1-1 defeated by Nagambie 12.10-88 A FOGGY start to the home game against Nagambie this week with Under 12 player Toby Johnston captaining the side for his 50th game and winning the toss. The Tigers got off to a good start, with a chance to score via Ollie who just missed a goal. Short […]
These terrible deaths can be prevented
PHALARIS staggers is a terrible condition impacting kangaroos on the western side of Murrindindi Shire, and in other parts of Victoria. Kangaroos with the condition appear drunk or staggering, losing their balance and collapsing, and it’s caused by the grass, Phalaris aquatica. Kate Turner from Murrindindi Wildlife Rescue was contacted about the issue. She said, […]
Small Business Commissioner listens to shire’s concerns
ON Tuesday, July 15, Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith joined business leaders and advisors from the Murrindindi Shire to hear about local business conditions and associated issues in the shire. The meeting was held a day before the official signing of the Small Business Friendly Charter when Murrindindi Shire Council officially became a Small Business […]
Former childcare operators comment on the changes in the industry
MARK and Helen Lewis, residents of Alexandra for the past 14 years, formerly owned and operated a childcare business in Ormond, Melbourne, and were keen to speak about what had changed in childcare and about the care that every child needs. Ormond Early Learning and Childcare quickly grew into business which was much sought-after by […]
Third round of Par Shield done and dusted at Marysville
LAST Saturday the men played the third round of the Par Shield. The daily winner was Mark Bambery (23) who finished even and Drew Kaempkes (14) was the runner up with -1. Those who qualified in this round for the Par Shield final were Richard Clark, Brett Mansfield and David Douthwaite. They will join Keith […]
Epic games for AFNC senior football
THE Rebels travelled to Yarra Glen with both sides recording big wins in difficult conditions to continue their March to the finals. RESERVES Yarra Glen 1.1-7 defeated by Alexandra 14.16-100 The Rebels continue to improve each week recording a 93 point win over their opponents keeping them scoreless in three quarters in extreme condition given […]
VFA building a bright future for native Macquarie perch
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a multi-million-dollar Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre to bring ‘Maccas’ back to their former glory in Victorian rivers and creeks. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the project was backed by a $15 million Victorian Government investment in upgrading and expanding the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek and Arcadia fish […]
Marion Miller Knowles: a poet, journalist and philanthropist
MARION Miller Knowles was a well known Australian journalist, poet and charity worker. She was born at Woods Point, the daughter of James and Anne Miller. Her father had a store in the town. The family later owned and lived at St Fillans in Narbethong. St Fillans had been built by former Victorian Premier, James […]
