A PUBLIC meeting to discuss proposed hospital amalgamations and possible budget cuts is set to be held at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Saturday, June 29 at 9.30am. It’s understood that there is to be a 30 per cent funding cut at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH). No word has been received as […]
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Community groups benefit from Alexandra Opportunity Shop
THE Alexandra Opportunity Shop recently completed its May contributions to a number of community organisations. The opportunity shop’s support of Kellock Lodge continues to be a focus. However, other organisations regularly benefit and a total of $33,925 was provided. Recipients were Darlingford Nursing Home, which received $15,000 towards the replacement of curtains and purchase of […]
Are there better options for the Cathedral Range?
SO far in 2024, there have been three rescues at the Cathedral Range. The most recent one was on June 14 on Sugarloaf Peak with no track name mentioned (injury), and the other two were on Wells Cave Track, on June 9 (stuck) and January 19 (injury). In 2023, there were five rescues. They were […]
Tough games for Yea football
Football Under 9 by Michael Beer A CHILLY start but the sun came out just in time for a great round eight against Wandong under nines. The team implemented what they’ve been practicing at training, strong voice, great tackling and impressive use of handball in tight spaces. It was a great team effort by all […]
The future of the Central Highlands’ forests discussed in Parliament
ON Monday, May 27, Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos was questioned about the Great Outdoors Taskforce (GOT) as well as the Victorian Environmental Assessment Authority (VEAC) and the Eminent Panel for Community Engagement (EPCE). Labor’s Michael Galea asked Minister Dimopoulos about the GOT’s remit, parameters, timelines and projects. Minister Dimopoulos responded that the GOT “should bring […]
Victory bee sweet
A HONEY produced from a beehive in Alexandra has won a prize at the annual conference of the Victorian Apiarist’s Association (VAA). It was provided to Liz Baker who runs her Dindi Bee Supplies business at 15 High Street in Yea. She says her creamed honey was decided as the winner in its competition class […]
Hospital amalgamation accusations and denials
ON Friday, June 14, Shadow Minister for Health, Georgie Crozier, released a statement saying, “Victorian patients and regional communities are paying the price for Labor’s financial mismanagement as the Allan Labor Government admits health services will have their funding cut. “[On Friday, June 14] Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, confirmed at least 20 health services […]
Pony club members go on an adventure
OVER the weekend of June 8 and 9, the members of the Alexandra Horse and Pony Club embarked on an adventure into the beautiful bushland of Oxley Recreation Reserve, home to the Moyhu Pony Club. Nestled in the heart of nature, this reserve offers fantastic amenities for both equine enthusiasts and campers alike. The riders […]
Container Deposit Scheme returns $102,137.40 to shire
THE Victorian Container Deposit Scheme launched on November 1, 2023, and in the seven months since, 1,021,374 containers have been deposited within Murrindindi Shire and over $102,137.40 has been returned to the local community. The following data was extracted on May 31. The Alexandra Football Netball Club returned over 89,000 containers and received close to […]
Magnetic pull to new form of fishing
MAGNET fishing is becoming an increasingly popular mode of recreation for the average Australian, but many people don’t even know that it exists or what it consists of. The concept of magnet fishing is using strong magnets on the end of a rope to fish out various bits of treasure from waterways. People have fished […]
