THE Game Management Authority (GMA) last week released the Estimates of the 2025 deer harvest in Victoria report, which showed an estimated 158,500 deer were harvested by recreational hunters last year; down from 167,600 in 2024 and 66 per cent above the long-term average of 95,400 since 2009.
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The vital work of the Yea Cancer Charity
SIMONE Sier from the Yea Cancer Charity gives $1000 to anyone in Murrindindi Shire who has a cancer diagnosis, with numerous people being helped out multiple times. Having funds available is such an important thing when a cancer diagnosis is received, as all of the different medical treatments can end up costing a lot. There […]
Yea junior football and netball results
WHILE all the Yea club’s junior teams had a bye, the Under 10s played Seymour at Seymour due to a fixture update. The little tigers are becoming very confident and consistent players showing true tiger spirit, everyone is contributing to the team and showing their own moments of brilliance.
Remote Sensing Bushfire Detection project
THE Remote Sensing Bushfire Detection testing is underway at some of the state’s fire towers, with the aim of detecting fires quickly to enable fast action. FFMVic Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman AFSM explained, “Early detection of bushfires is critical. It provides the best opportunity to suppress bushfires while they are still small and before […]
Yea Fountain Restoration Appeal
YEA won the Herald Sun ‘C Section’ Ideal Town competition in late 1927. The Yea Shire Council was presented with a cheque for 200 pounds. They decided to use it to erect a fountain in the town’s botanic gardens, a lovely attraction in Yea’s main street and something which the whole community could enjoy. It […]
Family history book donated to library
ON Friday, May 15, Shereen Thomas was delighted to donate a book abut her family history to the Alexandra Library. The book, titled Home Before Dark, was written by Shereen’s mother’s second cousin back in 1988. Shereen read it a year later.
Big crowds reel in success at Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge
CROWDS flocked to Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park over the weekend of May 15 to 17 as the 2026 Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge delivered another standout event, blending competitive angling with community spirit and fundraising success.
The Rebels Senior and Reserves sides extended their winning streaks
THE Rebels Senior and Reserves sides extended their winning streaks to six games when they hosted Yarra Glenn at Rebel Park.
Spirit shines through scoreboard shadow
THE final scoreboard at last Saturday’s Round Seven clash may have read a daunting 143 to 0 in favor of Emerald, but for the Thornton-Eildon Football Netball Club (TEDFNC), the numbers failed to tell the true story of a team rapidly finding its feet.
Thank you morning tea for U3A volunteer tutors
LAST week, during Volunteer Week, the U3A Murrindindi East Committee took the opportunity to show appreciation to their wonderful team of volunteer tutors with a special morning tea. This year U3A has a total of 44 tutors, some conducting classes weekly, others fortnightly, monthly, per term, short several-week courses or pop-up events, all equally valued […]
