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Outgoing Rotary president speaks about challenging year for the club

Outgoing Rotary president speaks about challenging year for the club

WHEN Darryl King took on the presidency of the Rotary Club of Yea last year, he certainly wasn’t expecting the year to be as challenging...
New Yea Rotary President Ann Drysdale

New Yea Rotary President Ann Drysdale

ANN Drysdale is set to take the reigns of Yea Rotary, taking on the presidency from Darryl King at the changeover dinner on June 25....
Rotary president's report

Rotary president’s report

THE 2025/26 Rotary year started off with the club helping the Alexandra Lions club in a joint renovation project. A local family in need reached...
Why is the Longwood fire still on the VicEmergency map?

Why is the Longwood fire still on the VicEmergency map?

ON the VicEmergency map, the January firegrounds are still showing up even though it’s now June. Our newspaper was told back in April, "The Impact...
Free health checks at Alexandra Pharmacy

Free health checks at Alexandra Pharmacy

ALEXANDRA District Health’s (ADH) health promotion officer Melissa Storey and cardiac health nurse and diabetes educator Zoe Reeves were at the Alexandra Pharmacy on Friday,...
Terip Terip community gathers to recognise volunteer efforts

Terip Terip community gathers to recognise volunteer efforts

MURRINDINDI Shire Council hosted the first of their Thank You Volunteer events last Saturday night in Terip Terip, with a two-course meal catered by Grant...
Yea Gardens New

Yea Fountain Restoration Appeal

THE Garden Club of Yea has started a public appeal to restore the Yea Ideal Town Fountain for its centenary in 2028. It has been...
Rotary supports Big Day Out excursion

Rotary supports Big Day Out excursion

ALEXANDRA Secondary College would like to thank the wonderful Alexandra Rotarians for their generous donation of $6000 towards the whole school Big Day Out Excursion...
Two vital surveys for people in fire-impacted areas

Two vital surveys for people in fire-impacted areas

TWO important community-generated surveys are underway for people impacted by the Longwood fire. The Yarck Hall survey is on the topic of whether people are...
Our history: Lucky man Charlie Jones

Our history: Lucky man Charlie Jones

CHARLES (Charlie) Jones was a Herefordshire lad, born in 1819. He died aged just 56 in 1875, but fitted a big life into his short...

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