ARE you alone this Christmas? New to town? At a loose end on Christmas Day? If you are looking for some company and wanting to connect with others on Christmas Day, you are warmly invited to join Embassy of Ideas for a Community Christmas Lunch at St Johns Hall at 39 Downy Street, Alexandra from […]
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A very special book presented to Kellock residents
ALEXANDRA Secondary College students, Zoe and Charlie, along with teacher Jackie Tossol, attended Kellock Lodge on Thursday, December 4, for a very special presentation. It was a book, Pages from the Past. Four students participated in the creation of the book, but unfortunately Ava and Aiden were unable to attend. The genesis for the project […]
Koriella Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of operation
THE Koriella Fire Brigade celebrated 75 years of operation last Sunday, as well as presenting service awards to members of the brigade and a life membership to Patrick McVeigh, for his outstanding contributions to the brigade. Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish presented Captain Scott Reeves with a framed certificate recognising the Koriella Fire Brigade’s 75 […]
Three singles championships in a row for Lauren Gilchrist
CLUB games are providing some excellent bowling and competitive matches. Alexandra Bowls Club women’s singles final was completed last Friday and Lauren Gilchrist defeated Christine Mayfield. Christine led 18 to 17 after 20 ends but Lauren won the next five ends to win 26 to 18. The game took 25 ends before Lauren clinched the […]
December monthly medal at Marysville Golf Club
LAST Saturday the December monthly medal round at Marysville Golf Club brought dogged competition between the small but hardy players in both the men’s and women’s fields, who endured dramatic and unforgiving weather that swept through the course. The men’s winner was Steve Coker (18) with a nett 73 with a steady performance on a […]
Health merger: community concern, confusion and scepticism
A MAJOR community survey conducted by Murrindindi Shire Council across Alexandra, Yea, and surrounding towns has revealed a range of views, with a majority expressing concern, confusion and scepticism about the proposed voluntary amalgamation between Alexandra District Health (ADH) and Eastern Health (EH). Conducted over 16 days and attracting 278 responses, the survey provides a […]
Breakaway Bridge update
ON Thursday, November 27, Murrindindi Shire Council conducted a meeting to provide the community with an update on the plans for the Breakaway Bridge reinstatement. They outlined the background to the catastrophic failure of the bridge in 2022, and the isses around the changing river course. Under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA), funded by […]
Murrindindi says no to family violence
THE Murrindindi Walk for Respect was held during 16 Days of Activism in conjunction with Rotary’s ‘Say No to Family Violence’ message. The event was held in Rotary Park on Friday, November 28, in sunny and warm conditions, drawing people from all parts of the shire. Many wore purple t-shirts, available for purchase at the […]
New x-ray machine to help native wildlife
MURRINDINDI Ranges Wildlife Shelter have taken receipt of a new mobile x-ray machine, to help support their work caring for injured native wildlife. Kate Turner from the organisation explained that there’s been a long process involved. She explained that 10 years ago, she returned to university to study to be a veterinary technician, so she […]
A busy term of achievement at Alexandra Secondary College
AS term four draws to a close at Alexandra Secondary College (ASC), students have continued to demonstrate dedication, talent and pride in representing the college across a wide range of sporting events. Earlier this term, 11 students participated in the Benalla Clay Target Shooting Competition, accompanied by parent helpers Stu Coward and Ben Clark. The […]
