THE Koriella Fire Brigade, located at 10 Stoney Creek Road in Fawcett, is to conduct another night training exercise as part of the Koriella Fire Brigade’s annual series of Night Strike training exercises on Friday evening, May 8. The exercise will include local brigades from within the Alexandra Group and a task force coming up […]
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Varroa mite detected in shire
THE varroa mite, which has decimated beehives around Australia since it arrived on our shores in June 2022, has been detected in Murrindindi Shire. Two locations in the Whanregarwen Road area, and a locations in the Killingworth Road area and Marysville area have been impacted. Treatments are available, but people with hives will need to […]
The plan to draw cyclists to Murrindindi Shire
CYCLING is a major drawcard for the Murrindindi area, with extensive trails and majestic scenery such as Lake Eildon, the Cathedral Ranges and the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Ride High Country is Tourism North East’s cycling brand, designed to highlight and inform cycling tourists about the available networks and features on offer. Tourism North East […]
Bob Gillespie: Changing times in a musical world
NINETY-one year old Bob Gillespie will be playing The Last Post at this year’s Alexandra Anzac Day service, a role he first took on aged eleven. He explained that he started playing in a brass band aged nine. His mother was a music teacher before she married, teaching piano and violin, so there was already […]
The new Senior Sergeant based in Alexandra
ACTING Senior Sergeant Adam Foley, based out of Alexandra Police Station, has taken over the management of the Murrindindi East Cluster, which includes Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville. He’s been working in the area since October 2025. He initially commenced at Seymour Police Station before taking on the Acting Senior Sergeant role, first out of Yea […]
Andrew Bohn wins Barry Moore Trophy
SUNSHINE and a gentle breeze made last Saturday nearly the perfect weather for golf at Yea Golf Club. With the course in excellent condition, 20 men lined up to contest the second round of the annual Barry Moore Trophy. The winner of the daily event was Greg Clements (18) with a great round of 38 […]
UGLN building nesting boxes post-fire
THE Upper Goulburn Landcare Network ran a nesting box building workshop last Friday with students from Sacred Heart Primary School in Yea, to support the fire affected local wildlife community. The small group of children, including a couple from directly fire-impacted families, built eight nesting boxes designed for small marsupials and birds. These will be […]
Show winners at regional finals
THE annual Victorian Regional Show Societies Luncheon and Prize Announcements was held last Sunday at Kyneton Showgrounds with Yea taking out the two major awards for 2025. The winners of over 20 sections at local show level go on to compete at the Regional Awards and winners of the Regional Awards will then compete at […]
Resilient Thornton-Eildon squad geared up for season opener
THE Thornton Recreation Reserve was buzzing with energy last Thursday as over 60 supporters and players gathered to celebrate the official jumper presentation for the 2026 Thornton-Eildon Football Netball Club (TEDFNC) women’s team. The evening, which featured a catered dinner by Foodie Kat, served as both a celebration of the upcoming season and a testament […]
New recruits bolster January response at Molesworth CFA
NEW recruits in Molesworth Fire Brigade have already put their training to use, jumping on trucks to assist with the January fires just months after their training was finalised. Six fresh new faces were part of the brigade’s response this fire season where they had the chance to put their training into action and defend not only their own homes but those of the broader community. The group wrapped up their training at the end of November 2025 […]
