DARRYL King is the new president of Yea Rotary. He spoke to us about his life and the experiences which led him to take on the role. Darryl has been in the Yea area for 22 years. He initially had a small weekender hobby farm on the Melba Highway, before moving to what would eventually […]
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Livestock handling workshop at Yea Saleyards
THE Victorian Farmer’s Federation (VFF) Stock Sense department held a livestock handling workshop last Wednesday at the Yea Saleyards. Around 30 people attended the workshop, which ran from 9.30am to 2pm and included lunch and tea and several guest speakers. Stockyard design specialist Mark Bennett opened the event, speaking about how to design yards for […]
First Nations Round for Thornton/Eildon footballers
Thornton/Eildon 3.4-22 defeated by Yea 6.7-43 IN women’s football last week Thornton/Eildon hosted Yea for the First Nations Round with the home team proudly wearing their new indigenous jumpers that were designed in co-operation with local artist Sammy Trist. The jumpers representing the local rivers, spirits and a proud representation of community. Prior to the […]
Low yarding but big prices for Yea’s July sale
A LOWER yarding for July’s Elders and Nutrien Store Sale at the Yea Saleyards, with around 1600 cattle sold on the day. This is perhaps due to renewed optimism caused by recent downfalls, or that farmers have already sold off most of their stock. Either way, prices rewarded those who were selling. The average price […]
Great Forest National Park ‘not government policy’
THE Liberals and Nationals have demanded confirmation that the Victorian Government will not back the formation of the Great Forest National Park (GFNP). Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, has written to Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, requesting a formal public commitment. It comes after Field and Game Australia revealed on social media […]
Volunteer Expo highlights the shire’s volunteer organisations
MURRINDINDI Shire Council’s (MSC) Volunteer Expo took place last Saturday, giving volunteer organisations from around Murrindindi Shire the opportunity to highlight the incredible work they undertake and potentially interest new members. The event took place at the Alexandra Football Netball Club rooms, running from 1 to 5pm, and included tea, coffee, and snacks. Volunteer organisations […]
Grant to resurface Kinglake oval
ON Tuesday, July 1, Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence visited Kinglake Memorial Reserve Oval to announce $875,000 for drainage and irrigation for the sports club, as well as new drought tolerant turf and a synthetic turf cricket wicket for local cricketers. The grant is part of the state government’s Regional Community Support Infrastructure Fund. Speaking at […]
A big weekend of football and netball action: AFNC junior sports round-up
IT was a busy Sunday for the Alexandra Football Netball Club (AFNC) junior athletes, with a full day of football and netball across several age groups. At home, the under nine, under 10, and under 12 football teams faced off against Wandong. The local crowd turned out in strong support, cheering on the young footballers […]
Yea bowlers have fun on President’s Day
YEA Bowls Club President’s Day is an annual free event instigated by late former President, Leif Elenius. The format for the day is a handicap event which gives every player a very good chance to win. Everyone plays four games of six ends. The weather was fine. The rinks and the games were very close […]
Welcome delivery of hay bales for local farmers
NINE local farmers received 82 bales of hay from Rural Aid last Wednesday in Gobur, as part of ongoing drought support. The 82 bales of hay were transported from near Dubbo in New South Wales to Gobur, just north of Yarck, and then divided up between local farmers who needed the livestock feed. The delivery […]
