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Alexandra Community Hub needs your support

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 18, 2025

NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses around Victoria are currently engaged in a campaign, seeking additional financial support from the Victorian Government. They are seeking an extra $11.7 million...

Angela Warren-Smith awarded National Medal

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 18, 2025

RESPONDING to 586 emergency call-outs, including 94 road crash rescues and 17 rescues from the cold waters of the Goulburn River, is only a snapshot...

Congratulations to the Alexandra Secondary College duxes

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 18, 2025

ALEXANDRA Secondary College was delighted to congratulate the school duxes for 2025. They were Emelia Weeks and Danielle Nadj. Emelia Weeks Emelia Weeks has only...

Community Christmas Day lunch by Embassy of Ideas

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 12, 2025

ARE you alone this Christmas? New to town? At a loose end on Christmas Day? If you are looking for some company and wanting to...

A very special book presented to Kellock residents

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 12, 2025

ALEXANDRA Secondary College students, Zoe and Charlie, along with teacher Jackie Tossol, attended Kellock Lodge on Thursday, December 4, for a very special presentation. It...

Koriella Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of operation

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 12, 2025

THE Koriella Fire Brigade celebrated 75 years of operation last Sunday, as well as presenting service awards to members of the brigade and a life...

Health merger: community concern, confusion and scepticism

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 5, 2025

A MAJOR community survey conducted by Murrindindi Shire Council across Alexandra, Yea, and surrounding towns has revealed a range of views, with a majority expressing...

Breakaway Bridge update

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 5, 2025

ON Thursday, November 27, Murrindindi Shire Council conducted a meeting to provide the community with an update on the plans for the Breakaway Bridge reinstatement....

Murrindindi says no to family violence

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 5, 2025

THE Murrindindi Walk for Respect was held during 16 Days of Activism in conjunction with Rotary’s ‘Say No to Family Violence’ message. The event was...

New x-ray machine to help native wildlife

By Alexandra Newspapers | December 5, 2025

MURRINDINDI Ranges Wildlife Shelter have taken receipt of a new mobile x-ray machine, to help support their work caring for injured native wildlife. Kate Turner...