Thornton/Eildon 1.2-8 defeated by Wandin 9.8-62 IN the final round of the home and away season Thornton/Eildon played host to Wandin. The day was to be a special one where the club would host golden ticket round. The game celebrated players and an inspiring person that has impacted their football journey. It was also a […]
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Strath Creek Country Market
STRATH Creek’s Pioneer Reserve, on Ferguson Street near the CFA, was a bustling hive of activity on Sunday, July 20 as scores of cars unloaded hundreds of people wearing coats and beanies intent on exploring the market, grabbing a coffee and a bite to eat, and chatting while browsing for quality home-made wares and locally […]
The price is deer
The Invasive Species Council provided data from a 2022 report by Frontier Economics. It stated that over the next 30 years, feral deer in Victoria would cost farmers between $245 million to $350 million due to avoided grazing on farming land by feral deer, and between $106 million to $144 million due to avoided time […]
Big Freeze fundraiser at Alexandra Secondary College
ON a cold winter’s day, spirits were high at Alexandra Secondary College (ASC) as students gathered to watch the staff plunge into the icy waters for a good cause, combatting Motor Neurone Disease (MND). On Friday, July 25, an inflatable slide was installed at the school for the event. In the week prior, students donated […]
Daniel Kriss crowned Victorian Squash Champion
DANIEL Kriss, local business owner of Country Tech in Alexandra, recently competed in two state squash championships and claimed victory in both. The first competition was held in Geelong at the Leisuretime Squash Centre from July 10 to 13 and saw players from all over Victoria attend. Having reached the grand final, Daniel was down […]
Rare wet conditions at Rebel Park
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club (AFNC) Rebels hosted Warburton/Millgrove in wet and heavy conditions unseen at Rebel Park for many years. Football Reserves Alexandra 4.8-32 drew Warburton-Millgrove 5.2-32 A GAME where the Rebels dominated and led until Warburton/Millgrove goaled two minutes before the final siren to secure a thrilling draw. The importance of scoreboard pressure […]
Toby Johnston celebrates his 50th game
Yea 0.1-1 defeated by Nagambie 12.10-88 A FOGGY start to the home game against Nagambie this week with Under 12 player Toby Johnston captaining the side for his 50th game and winning the toss. The Tigers got off to a good start, with a chance to score via Ollie who just missed a goal. Short […]
These terrible deaths can be prevented
PHALARIS staggers is a terrible condition impacting kangaroos on the western side of Murrindindi Shire, and in other parts of Victoria. Kangaroos with the condition appear drunk or staggering, losing their balance and collapsing, and it’s caused by the grass, Phalaris aquatica. Kate Turner from Murrindindi Wildlife Rescue was contacted about the issue. She said, […]
Small Business Commissioner listens to shire’s concerns
ON Tuesday, July 15, Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith joined business leaders and advisors from the Murrindindi Shire to hear about local business conditions and associated issues in the shire. The meeting was held a day before the official signing of the Small Business Friendly Charter when Murrindindi Shire Council officially became a Small Business […]
Former childcare operators comment on the changes in the industry
MARK and Helen Lewis, residents of Alexandra for the past 14 years, formerly owned and operated a childcare business in Ormond, Melbourne, and were keen to speak about what had changed in childcare and about the care that every child needs. Ormond Early Learning and Childcare quickly grew into business which was much sought-after by […]
