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Ruffy: A community decimated but surviving

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

THE community has suffered an immense tragedy in the past two weeks, with so many small towns decimated by the Longwood bushfire. Houses have been...

Fawcett Hall becomes a vital connection point after being saved

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

SAM Hicks from Fawcett Hall has been posting very effectively about the situation in the Fawcett and Koriella area both during and after the fires....

UGFM provided vital service under challenging circumstances

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

RADIO station UGFM was a lifeline for many people in Murrindindi Shire during the fire emergency, providing essential and timely information to people. This was...

Kellock Lodge takes fire in their stride

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

KELLOCK Lodge CEO Tania Hunter and board chair Ian Gibb spoke about the actions that the Alexandra aged care facility undertook when the fire was...

Alexandra Fire Brigade: Facing a monster

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

ALEXANDRA Fire Brigade Captain, Chris Lynch, has done an amazing job, protecting Alexandra from the monster fire. The whole community is very proud of everything...

Rotary Club working towards long term support

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

DARRYL King, president of the Rotary Club of Yea, spoke last week about the club’s immediate response to the fire emergency. He said, “We responded...

Murrindindi Mobile Health Van lauched and deployed

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 23, 2026

THE Murrindindi Mobile Health Van was deployed to Rotary Park last week, providing timely mental health support for members of the community, following its launch...

A summary of the supports available

By Alexandra Newspapers | January 19, 2026

Emergency Recovery Hotline Victorians can call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760 for information about payments and recovery programs. Additional assistance, including emergency...

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...