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From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 28, 2025

ALEXANDRA resident Helen Hill is famous for her secret shortbread recipe, but there’s also a lot more to her experiences on the planet. Helen was...

The story of Robert Gibb

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 28, 2025

ROBERT Gibb lived from 1904 to 1988, and was known as Bob. Bob came from Jack Street in Motherwell, Scotland. At 12 years old, his...

Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 28, 2025

HEAVY rain from the storm last Thursday night caused flash flooding from Alexandra to Eildon and Rubicon, with 80mm being recorded at one location in...

Grand final match for Alexandra Cricket Club

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 28, 2025

THE Alexandra B-Grade team travelled to Avenel to play in the Seymour District Cricket Association (SDCA) B-Grade Grand Final. The team hoped to steal an...

Eildon Pondage parkrun up and running

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 28, 2025

AFTER months of planning, the inaugural Eildon Pondage parkrun event was held on Saturday March 22. Seventy-four locals and visitors, aged from under 10 to...

Campfire warning: Almost 250 campfire incidents since July 2024

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 21, 2025

SINCE July 1, 2024, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have responded to almost 250 incidents involving campfires, including a bushfire...

When the pager goes off: A day in the life of a CFA volunteer

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 21, 2025

YOUR local community relies on local community people to protect you from fires, assist with rescues and attend motor vehicle accidents as well as providing...

Murrindindi Shire’s lack of emergency housing

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 21, 2025

FAMILY Violence is a widespread issue that impacts individuals, families, and the community. Just because you don’t see it firsthand doesn’t mean it’s not happening...

Team effort to save native fish from dry conditions

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 21, 2025

THE Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) is part of a team effort to save native fish at risk of dying due to drying up...

Will Fallon wins South Australia speedway title

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 21, 2025

ON the long weekend, Fallon Family Racing made the 18 hour round trip in scorching temperatures to Waikerie, South Australia for Will to compete in...