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Thank a First Responder Day showcase

By Alexandra Newspapers | June 10, 2026

TODAY is Thank a First Responder Day 2026, designed to encourage the community to give thanks for the incredible work first responders do and the...

A great crowd at the truck show

By Alexandra Newspapers | June 10, 2026

THE 29th annual Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show was held on Sunday, June 7 in perfect conditions, surprising given the recent rain. It was...

Pat Jane speaks about her life in Alexandra and beyond

By Alexandra Newspapers | June 6, 2026

NINETY-five year old Pat Jane was the youngest of eight children, but sadly the twins passed away. Pat said, “I had a very lovely mum...

Truck show ready to roll on June 7

By Alexandra Newspapers | June 6, 2026

THE 29th annual Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show will be held on Sunday, June 7, during the King’s Birthday long weekend. Organiser Andrew Embling...

The vital work of the Yea Cancer Charity

By Alexandra Newspapers | June 5, 2026

SIMONE Sier from the Yea Cancer Charity gives $1000 to anyone in Murrindindi Shire who has a cancer diagnosis, with numerous people being helped out...

Remote Sensing Bushfire Detection project

By Alexandra Newspapers | May 30, 2026

THE Remote Sensing Bushfire Detection testing is underway at some of the state's fire towers, with the aim of detecting fires quickly to enable fast...

Yea Fountain Restoration Appeal

By Alexandra Newspapers | May 30, 2026

YEA won the Herald Sun 'C Section' Ideal Town competition in late 1927. The Yea Shire Council was presented with a cheque for 200 pounds....

Thank you morning tea for U3A volunteer tutors

By Alexandra Newspapers | May 27, 2026

LAST week, during Volunteer Week, the U3A Murrindindi East Committee took the opportunity to show appreciation to their wonderful team of volunteer tutors with a...

FoodWorks Fours Tournament at Yea Bowls Club

By Alexandra Newspapers | May 24, 2026

ALL rinks were full at the picturesque Yea Bowls Club last Saturday, as they hosted their annual FoodWorks Fours tournament. FoodWorks have been the major...

The inestimable value of the Yea Community House

By Alexandra Newspapers | May 24, 2026

NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses across the shire were invaluable during the recent Longwood fire, as well as in other emergencies. In quieter times, they provide a central...