THE Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) will replace the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) from July 1, 2025, with the legislation recently being tabled in Victorian Parliament. According to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) website, the ESVF “will help support a broader range of emergency services and for the first time include VICSES, […]
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Yea Pottery Club set to celebrate 50 years
IN 1975, the Arts Train came to Yea. The Arts Train was a regional service that showed different arts and crafts to local towns. Five local Yea women attended: Verity Scales, Virginia Hope, Isla Creed, Laurie Hatchell Brown and Margaret Mahon. After trying pottery on the ArtsTrain, they all wanted to explore and learn the […]
183 riders take part in Cycle Dindi
ON Saturday, March 29, Cycle Dindi was held again like a well-oiled machine thanks to local Rotary Clubs. The event covered the Great Victorian Rail Trail through the townships of Yea, Alexandra and Merton, with many exciting stops along the way. The weather was cooler than previous years but it didn’t stop 183 riders registering […]
Petition pushes for driving reform
A PARLIAMENTARY petition has highlighted concerns over the lack of standardisation in Australia’s driving system, addressing issues regarding varying regulations on the minimum driving age and licensing requirements. Spearheaded by Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad, the petition has called upon the State Government to lower Victoria’s minimum probationary drivers’ age from 18 to 17, […]
RSL provides generous donation to Rotary and seeks new members
THE Rotary Club of Yea is one of many volunteer organisations within the broader Yea Community and the club often has speakers from local groups come and talk to Rotarians about the work their group does within our community. At a recent Rotary Club of Yea meeting, the Yea-Kinglake RSL Secretary, Jeffrey Swain, presented a […]
Leonard Sheahan focused on helping the community
LEONARD Francis Sheahan is the seventh of seven children. The children were all born at the Wycheproof hospital as his parents engaged in broad acre farming near the town, focused on wheat and sheep. It was a hard way to make a living as it’s a dry area. Leonard commented that it was particularly difficult […]
From Glasgow to Australia with a secret shortbread recipe
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 born in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia aged 10. She has since taken on an Australian accent, but can slip easily back into a thick Scottish brogue. Now aged […]
The story of Robert Gibb
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 father died after lifting a large engine alone. He was a very strong man. As a result, Bob had to look after his mother, as well as two sisters and […]
Drains struggle to cope with deluge in Alexandra
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 Alexandra. Alexandra SES and the Murrindindi Shire Council were called to a number of jobs during the night, where blocked drains caused flooding from the heavy continuous rain that fell […]
Grand final match for Alexandra Cricket Club
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 upset win. Instead, the Redbacks were soundly beaten by a good cricket team performing at their best. The club captain, Michael Mawson, won the toss and elected to field first. […]
