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Horses racing towards the finish line. -MP

Champions at Alex Races Rock

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 6, 2024

IT’S a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. Blessed by a glorious track, glorious weather and a glorious crowd...

Raw 44-gallon drums in 2009, before their conversion to steelpans.

Pans turn full circle

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 5, 2024

FIFTEEN years ago, shortly after the 2009 Victorian bushfires, a trailer load of 44 gallon drums donated by VIP Packaging was collected in Western Melbourne...

Last week the juniors went out to see the recent control burns in Marysville.

Getting youth involved in local brigades

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 4, 2024

NOW the school term is well underway, the Triangle Junior Fire Brigade is back into the swing of things. So far, the group consists of...

Crime increases in the Murrindindi Shire

By Alexandra Newspapers | March 2, 2024

THE latest crime data from Crimes Statistics Agency has recently been released for the year ending December 2023. In Victoria a total of 523,523 criminal...

Phone tower providers respond to connectivity issues during storms

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 29, 2024

DURING and following the storms which occurred on February 13, people in many parts of the shire lost connection to phones and internet, in addition...

Jo and Miffy enjoying time with their four legged friends at Yarck ARC

Yarck Adult Riding Club a hit with riders and spectators

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 29, 2024

THE Yarck Adult Riding Club (ARC) hosted its February Rally, drawing in riders and spectators alike for a day filled with equestrian excitement and camaraderie....

One of the heats in the Murrindindi Little Aths ‘gift’ race.

Little and big athletes smash records in season final

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 29, 2024

IN A whirlwind of cheers, laughter, and some seriously impressive athletic feats, the little athletes of Murrindindi brought the house down in their final Saturday...

Well bowled Rob A, in the B Grade match. -photos by Peter Geldart

Cricket report

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 29, 2024

A Grade Alexandra 10/180 defeated Avenel 10/128 by Darren Waixel ON a glorious Saturday afternoon the Alexandra A grade team ventured over to Leckie Park...

All Too Creedy (inside), trained by Don Dwyer and ridden by Sean Cooper wins from last year's winner Willetts (outside), ridden by Rob Kirkpatrick. The middle horse, Popeye The Sailor, was a head away third.

Successful St Pats Cup for Yea Race Club

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 28, 2024

THE weather at Yea for the Larkfield St Pats Cup was perfect on Sunday for picnic racing and a good crowd turned up for the...

The remarkable story behind the newer section of the Alexandra Library

By Alexandra Newspapers | February 27, 2024

THE Alexandra Library is a well-loved institution in the town. It incorporates a historical building with a newer one, providing a range of interior spaces...