IT’S a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. Blessed by a glorious track, glorious weather and a glorious crowd all the dark days of the past were forgotten and the club was really happy to rock on. The young ones are stepping up. Apprentice Henry Jaggard rode three winners […]
Pans turn full circle
FIFTEEN years ago, shortly after the 2009 Victorian bushfires, a trailer load of 44 gallon drums donated by VIP Packaging was collected in Western Melbourne and headed to Tullamarine Airport to pick up Werner Egger, a Swiss steelpan maker who had volunteered to come to Australia and make a complete set of steelpans for the […]
Getting youth involved in local brigades
NOW the school term is well underway, the Triangle Junior Fire Brigade is back into the swing of things. So far, the group consists of seven youths with ages ranging from 11 to 16 years, from the triangle area including Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville, Narbethong and Granton, and the organisers are calling out for anyone in […]
Crime increases in the Murrindindi Shire
THE latest crime data from Crimes Statistics Agency has recently been released for the year ending December 2023. In Victoria a total of 523,523 criminal offences were recorded, representing an increase of 40,351 offences or 8.4 per cent from 2022. Murrindindi Shire hasn’t had great results when it comes to criminal incidents. There was a […]
Phone tower providers respond to connectivity issues during storms
DURING and following the storms which occurred on February 13, people in many parts of the shire lost connection to phones and internet, in addition to or following the loss of electricity. In many townships, Triple Zero was unavailable through the SOS service on mobile phones for close to 24 hours, as all of the […]
Yarck Adult Riding Club a hit with riders and spectators
THE Yarck Adult Riding Club (ARC) hosted its February Rally, drawing in riders and spectators alike for a day filled with equestrian excitement and camaraderie. Under the expert guidance of equestrian instructor Janelle Pitts, 13 riders took part in a series of engaging lessons tailored to enhance their skills in dressage and jumping disciplines. The […]
Little and big athletes smash records in season final
IN A whirlwind of cheers, laughter, and some seriously impressive athletic feats, the little athletes of Murrindindi brought the house down in their final Saturday session of the season. Under the backdrop of perfect weather, the morning kicked off with a warm- up, featuring a race walk focus, then sack races, egg-and-spoon relays over hurdles, […]
Cricket report
A Grade Alexandra 10/180 defeated Avenel 10/128 by Darren Waixel ON a glorious Saturday afternoon the Alexandra A grade team ventured over to Leckie Park to take on Avenal in a fight to not be wooden spooners. It was also Scotty Whitehead’s last home game for Alexandra. He is finally hanging up the boots, so […]
Successful St Pats Cup for Yea Race Club
THE weather at Yea for the Larkfield St Pats Cup was perfect on Sunday for picnic racing and a good crowd turned up for the traditional charity day at Yea, supporting the Sacred Heart canteen and bar and the local charity raffle. Fashions on the Field again proved popular as well as the free children’s […]
The remarkable story behind the newer section of the Alexandra Library
THE Alexandra Library is a well-loved institution in the town. It incorporates a historical building with a newer one, providing a range of interior spaces and services. The story of how the newer building came into existence is an interesting one. John Sharwood, one of the instigators of council purchasing the land for the new […]