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Eildon Lions donate to Foundation Murrindindi

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 18, 2026

PRESIDENT of the Eildon Lions Club, Kevin Tappe, presented Foundation Murrindindi with a $5000 grant on behalf of the Eildon Lions Club members on Monday,...

ADH: Providing shelter in a time of crisis

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 15, 2026

ALEXANDRA District Health (ADH) has been thanked for its swift, coordinated and compassionate response to the bushfire emergency that swept through the region on January...

What are the tax implications following a fire?

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 14, 2026

THE post-fire recovery can have tax implications, some helpful and some potentially challenging. An Australian Taxation Office (ATO) spokesperson said, "If you've been affected by...

ADDOC farewells Pam Poole

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 14, 2026

THERE are changes ahead for the Alexandra and District Dog Obedience Club this year. Firstly, there is a new training Ground at the Showgrounds in...

Fire affected farmers: Greg and Darcey Heffernan

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 13, 2026

GREG and Darcey Heffernan, a father-daughter duo farming cattle on some 530 hectares of land called Merrinehbek in Cathkin, were affected by the recent Longwood...

Murrindindi Little Aths at Regional Athletics Competition

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 11, 2026

OVER the weekend, a determined group of Murrindindi Little Athletes braved the Bendigo heat to compete at the Regional Athletics Competition. Across two big days,...

Murrindindi Masters at Marysville Golf Club

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 5, 2026

LAST Saturday Marysville Golf Club members hosted the second round of the FoodWorks Murrindindi Masters with 93 players braving the heat to play a stableford...

Man Walk visits Yarck for special outing

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 5, 2026

THE Alexandra Man Walk made their way out to Yarck on Friday, January 30, to meet up with and support the men of this heavily...

Alexandra Newsagency changing hands after 16 years

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 5, 2026

AFTER 16 years, the Alexandra Newsagency and Lotto is changing hands, with owners Graeme and Jenny stepping back and handing the reigns to the capable...

Protecting a hospital under threat

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 5, 2026

AS many readers would be aware, Yea and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH) came under direct threat from the advancing Longwood bushfire front from approximately 12.30pm...