NINETY-year-old Barry Moore shows that age is no barrier to being involved at the Yea Bowls Club. Barry recently celebrated his 90th birthday with members of the Yea Bowls Club and together with Jeff Green and Neil Rieschieck were the winners of the three bowl triples on the day. During the lunch break Barry was […]
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Yea Tigers junior netballers grand final bound
CONGRATULATIONS to Yea Tigers under 11 and under 15 teams, who both won their preliminary finals last Sunday and will now advance to the Grand Final on Sunday, September 7 at Kings Park, Seymour. The Under 11s defeated a very competitive Seymour Lions side, 25 to 18, while the Under 15s claimed a convincing 54 […]
Are dog parks on the horizon for the shire?
CONFINING your dog to just the backyard isn’t good for their physical and mental health. Having an extra place for them to explore and make friends and socialise is not only beneficial for the dog but also the owner. Having a communal area for dogs to be contained is also beneficial for the wider community […]
Alexandra under 14 footballers and under 13 netballers through to the grand final
LAST Sunday the Alexandra Football Netball Club under 14s and under 13s Alexandra Black teams headed to Nagambie to take on the Shepparton Swans and Broadford in their respective matches. Both teams successfully brought home the wins to earn their spot in the grand final. Under 14 football preliminary final Alexandra 9.14-68 defeated Shepparton Swans […]
Alexandra Pony Club saddles up for team penning fun
ON Saturday, August 16, Alexandra Pony Club members enjoyed a special rally at the magnificent XXXX Ranch, generously hosted by Dave and Nikki Falzon. With the support of parents, 21 head of cattle were carefully selected to give the riders the chance to try their skills in cattle work and obstacle training. The day began […]
Connecting guitarists through High Voltage
GUITARISTS across Murrindindi Shire and surrounds gathered over several workshops from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 in Yea and Alexandra to kick off rehearsals for the High Voltage concert. Local producer, Cynthia Lim said, “There were 19 attendees for the first weekend of workshops and more guitarists will be joining in for the […]
Dominant matches for Alexandra Squash Club
Monday competition Australorps versus Isa browns JORDAN versus Tyler: Both players continue to improve. Jordan’s serve and power were the difference. 76 to 57. Laura versus Randy (fill in): It was an interesting match with the first game a draw. Randy dominated the second game to lead by 14 points going into game three. Making […]
Menzies clients and guests celebrate Brewability
GUESTS were treated to an amazing array of food, and of course hot drinks, impeccably served, at the completion celebration for the Menzies Support Services Brewability course. Acting Menzies Support Services CEO Kellie Fielder welcomed the guests at the event. She explained that at the start of the year, some of the staff and clients […]
Reserves and seniors are the Rebels’ big winners
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club had one of its greatest weekends recording a 23 point win in the qualifying final against Seville in the reserves and a comeback from a 39 points margin in the seniors to a four-point win in the elimination final against Belgrave. Reserves Alexandra 10.7-67 defeated Seville 6.8-44 THE third placed […]
Mouth mapping at the Yea Saleyards
YEA and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH) is set to improve health services at the Yea Saleyards, thanks to a new partnership with the Rotary Club of Yea. For a couple of years now, YDMH has run a monthly health clinic at the saleyards, but staff have been forced to work out of temporary and unsuitable […]
