FEDERAL MP Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Member for Higgins, visited Yea and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 26. She explained in an interview that she visited in her capacity as a member of the Parliamentary Health Committee, a committee which is interested in all aspects of health and wellbeing, and the services that provide that […]
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Jameson descendants reunite at family home in Yea
SOME members of the Jameson family were reunited last Sunday at the family home in Oliver Street, Yea, for their ninth annual Jameson cousin’s reunion. The family have a long and proud history that includes much association with the Yea township, with the reunion for the descendants of Michael Jameson, the fifth son of Hugh […]
Tree destroyed in Rotary Park
A SEMI-MATURE tree has been destroyed in Rotary Park, Alexandra. The tree was planted approximately two years ago. The project to plant trees in Alexandra was initiated by Alexandra and District Open Gardens Inc, who heard that grant monies were available for projects commemorating Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee. The organisation was successful in obtaining […]
New vehicle for Murrindindi Shire learner drivers
LAST Wednesday various community organisations and members came together to celebrate Alexandra Community Hub’s new L2P car. The new car, a silver MG sports utility vehicle (SUV) adorned with the branding of Alexandra Community Hub (ACH) as well as the various organisations who supported the purchase, will provide learner drivers in Murrindindi Shire with an […]
Marysville hosts final round of Murrindindi Masters
LAST Saturday Marysville hosted the fourth and final round of the 2024/5 FoodWorks Murrindindi Masters. The 80 players enjoyed perfect conditions for golf and some obviously played some perfect golf. The title of Murrindindi Master is given to the man and lady who has accumulated the most stableford points over three of the four rounds. […]
Pre season underway at Alexandra Football Netball Club
WITH just under six weeks until the start of the senior season, preparations are well underway, and there’s plenty happening around the Alexandra Football Netball Club. The senior footballers attended a football camp on Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23, which was run by seniors coach Nick Wall and Matt Dundas. The club gives […]
Yea Racing 2024-25 season finishes with St Pats Cup
THE final meeting of the 2024-25 Yea Racing season took place last Sunday, with the Sister Olive St Pats Cup attended by over 700 people. There were two millimetres of rain overnight on the Saturday, though it didn’t affect the track on race day. Eight Shout’s was the winning horse for the 3000-metre race, ridden […]
The story of Yarck test cricketer Ian Callen
FORMER test-cricketer Ian Callen’s story is a loop, which begins at the Yarck Primary School, and loops back around to Yarck now in the form of the book he has written about playing cricket in the country. Ian originally attended Yarck Primary School for the first several years of his education, before his parents moved […]
Making a difference at Kellock Lodge
FRIENDS of Kellock and the Alexandra Quilters have joined forces to make a difference for Kellock Lodge residents. The idea was born out of Kellock Lodge CEO Tania Hunter’s desire to aesthetically enhance the look and feel of each resident’s ensuite and at the same time continue to minimise the impact of plastic on the […]
Alexandra Lions Club in desperate need of members
THE Alexandra Lions Club is teetering on the brink. They are in desperate need of new members, and if they are not found then the club is likely to close within weeks or merge with the Eildon club, which is also in need of new members. The vote to dissolve the club has been conducted, […]
