GUESTS were treated to an amazing array of food, and of course hot drinks, impeccably served, at the completion celebration for the Menzies Support Services Brewability course. Acting Menzies Support Services CEO Kellie Fielder welcomed the guests at the event. She explained that at the start of the year, some of the staff and clients […]
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Reserves and seniors are the Rebels’ big winners
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club had one of its greatest weekends recording a 23 point win in the qualifying final against Seville in the reserves and a comeback from a 39 points margin in the seniors to a four-point win in the elimination final against Belgrave. Reserves Alexandra 10.7-67 defeated Seville 6.8-44 THE third placed […]
Mouth mapping at the Yea Saleyards
YEA and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH) is set to improve health services at the Yea Saleyards, thanks to a new partnership with the Rotary Club of Yea. For a couple of years now, YDMH has run a monthly health clinic at the saleyards, but staff have been forced to work out of temporary and unsuitable […]
Trevor pushing his barrow to Canberra
TREVOR (63), a Marysville local, is planning to push his barrow all the way to Canberra. It’s a matter of life and death as he’s raising funds for mental health and suicide prevention among Australia’s tradespeople. In Australia, a tradie is lost to suicide every four hours. “These are the real statistics no one gets […]
Tight tennis at the pointy end
DELATITE and Wappan set off for their matches in Euroa in thick fog and bitter cold. Mansfield welcomed Creighton’s Creek and by the time everyone was on court the sun had burst through. Moglonemby versus Wappan Moglonemby’s Judy Sands, Marlene Hanrahan, Danielle Scottis, and Robyn Johnson put on a masterclass against Wappan with strategic hitting […]
Clear weather but minimal numbers at Alexandra Golf Club
ONCE again last week at Alexandra Golf Club, despite the weather being almost perfect for golf, it was the bare minimum required for a competition that entered on Tuesday. What a competition it was, a real turnup for the books, with your humble scribe (Dave Silverman) pulling one out of nowhere to take the win […]
Trawool walking track recognised in DEECA report
GOULBURN Valley Water (GVW) are pleased to announce that Trawool’s Gawarn Baring walking track was recently included in a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) report. Both Dunyak Moira in Merrigum and Gawarn Baring in Trawool were highlighted in DEECA’s Recognising Recreation Values 2020–2024 report, which celebrates projects delivering recreational value to communities. “These two […]
Rebels off to the finals
THE Rebels made the long journey to Belgrave for the final home and away game for season 2025, with both sides having already secured a place in this year’s final series. Football Reserves Alexandra 10.12-72 defeated Belgrave 4.5-29 THE Rebels sitting in third place on the ladder had to win to guarantee the double chance. […]
Alexandra RSL commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day
ALEXANDRA RSL members gathered on Monday, August 8 to commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day. Former Alexandra RSL President Henry Andrews spoke about his experiences in Vietnam, and led those in attendance in a commemorative ceremony. A wreath was laid to pay respects, the Ode of Remembrance was recited, The Last Post was played, and the… Image: […]
Final games of the season for Yea Football Netball Club juniors
Football Under nine and under 10 by Lily Armstrong WHAT a way to finish the season. Both of Yea Football Netball Club’s under nines and under 10s came up against Wandong in their final games, and it…. Under 12 Yea 4.0-24 defeated by Wandong 19.7-121 by Lyndal Tait YEA’S under 12s played the last game […]
