WORK got underway last week on the long overdue, and much anticipated, rebuild of the sixth green at Alexandra Golf Club. As the new green will not be ready for play for some time, a temporary green will be in play until further notice, which makes the infamous sixth a very different animal, at least […]
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Alexandra Opportunity Shop supports local community groups
THE Alexandra Opportunity Shop focuses on supporting aged care, particularly Kellock Lodge but also donates to several other community groups. The most recent round of donations was in response to requests from four groups. Each of these groups is run by volunteers. The First Alexandra Scouts Group requested support to assist with the purchase of […]
Be careful as European Wasps are buzzing around
Spring is here and the European Wasps (Hymenoptera Vespidae) will be starting to become more active as fertile queens emerge from hibernation to build new nests. As it’s a slow start because it’s the beginning of warmer weather. With over 12,000 species in Australia, there are some wasps that are native and play an important […]
Go along to the Alexandra Spring Fair
THE long-awaited annual Alexandra Spring Fair is almost here as it returns to Rotary Park in Alexandra on Sunday, November 2 from 10am to 3pm. This popular event presented by the Alexandra and District Traders and Tourism Association (ADTTA) and Alexandra Events transforms Rotary Park with plenty to see and do, creating an amazing community […]
Just not cricket at the Alexandra Races
RAIN interrupted play at the Alexandra Races on Saturday. The day opened with temperatures expected to be just right for racing. The excellent weather attracted a large and joyful crowd ready to battle the bookies on St Crispin’s Day. However, it is spring, and, with only four races completed, the weather gods drove the runners […]
The Cathedral Invitational returns to the Australian golfing calendar
THE Australian Summer of Golf will welcome back the jewel in the tournament calendar this year, with the Cathedral Invitational returning in December. Held immediately after the Australian Open, the Cathedral Golf Club & Lodge will once again host the invitation only event on December 9 and 10, where day two is open to the […]
Triangle recruits graduate as bushfire firefighters
CONGRATULATIONS to the newest bushfire firefighters who successfully completed their General Firefighter training course last Sunday. Five new firefighters for three of the Triangle brigades were assessed by two very experienced volunteer instructors, with the assistance of members of Marysville and Buxton Fire Brigades, over nearly eight hours of practical activities in the field. Over […]
2024 deer harvest report now available
THE Game Management Authority on Monday released the Estimates of the 2024 deer harvest in Victoria report. Results show an estimated 167,600 deer were harvested in 2024. This is a 22 per cent increase on the estimated 137,100 deer harvested in 2023 and an 83 per cent increase on the long term average of 91,100. […]
Operation Christmas Child
ON Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17, many hands made light work at the packing of boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The event was held at the Oasis Church in Alexandra, with people coming from far and wide to help out. Around 15 people helped with the packing, with people coming from Melbourne, Seymour […]
How will AI impact upcoming elections, and what is being done?
WITH artificial intelligence (AI) now able to show pretty much anyone doing and saying anything, what does this mean for our elections? How will people be able to tell fact from fiction. The Australian and Victorian Electoral Commissions were contacted to find out how they are tackling the issue. AUSTRALIAN ELECTORIAL COMMISSION THE inquiry into […]
