Alexandra Newspapers

Sam Hicks – Murrindindi Food and Wine MURRINDINDI Food and Wine Inc secretary, Sam Hicks explained that she contacted a large number of businesses across the shire to find out their challenges in time for the recent visit by the Small Business Commissioner. “One of the common themes was deer,” she said, with vignerons saying […]

In 1975, Alexandra Rotary laid their first capsule, when about 150 people wrote letters for a time capsule to be opened in the year 2000. That 1975 capsule was opened in March 2000, followed by a special event organised at the Timber Tramway Museum in September 2000, where the letters were displayed and the eager […]

Reserves Alexandra 10.13-73 defeated Pakenham 6.7-43 THE Rebels extended their undefeated run to eight with a 30-point win over Pakenham in the second semi-final at Yarra Glen to go straight through to the Grand Final. After finishing third at the end of the home and away, in the two finals to date the Rebels have […]

NINETY-year-old Barry Moore shows that age is no barrier to being involved at the Yea Bowls Club. Barry recently celebrated his 90th birthday with members of the Yea Bowls Club and together with Jeff Green and Neil Rieschieck were the winners of the three bowl triples on the day. During the lunch break Barry was […]

CONGRATULATIONS to Yea Tigers under 11 and under 15 teams, who both won their preliminary finals last Sunday and will now advance to the Grand Final on Sunday, September 7 at Kings Park, Seymour. The Under 11s defeated a very competitive Seymour Lions side, 25 to 18, while the Under 15s claimed a convincing 54 […]

CONFINING your dog to just the backyard isn’t good for their physical and mental health. Having an extra place for them to explore and make friends and socialise is not only beneficial for the dog but also the owner. Having a communal area for dogs to be contained is also beneficial for the wider community […]

LAST Sunday the Alexandra Football Netball Club under 14s and under 13s Alexandra Black teams headed to Nagambie to take on the Shepparton Swans and Broadford in their respective matches. Both teams successfully brought home the wins to earn their spot in the grand final. Under 14 football preliminary final Alexandra 9.14-68 defeated Shepparton Swans […]

ON Saturday, August 16, Alexandra Pony Club members enjoyed a special rally at the magnificent XXXX Ranch, generously hosted by Dave and Nikki Falzon. With the support of parents, 21 head of cattle were carefully selected to give the riders the chance to try their skills in cattle work and obstacle training. The day began […]

GUITARISTS across Murrindindi Shire and surrounds gathered over several workshops from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 in Yea and Alexandra to kick off rehearsals for the High Voltage concert. Local producer, Cynthia Lim said, “There were 19 attendees for the first weekend of workshops and more guitarists will be joining in for the […]

Monday competition Australorps versus Isa browns JORDAN versus Tyler: Both players continue to improve. Jordan’s serve and power were the difference. 76 to 57. Laura versus Randy (fill in): It was an interesting match with the first game a draw. Randy dominated the second game to lead by 14 points going into game three. Making […]