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Rotary Open Garden Colouring Competition

Rotary Open Garden Colouring Competition

AS a lead into Rotary Club of Yea’s Open Garden weekend, the club organised a colouring competition for the Primary School students of Yea, with both Sacred Heart and Yea Primary Schools taking part. President Darryl King was pleased to announce the joint winners last week. Congratulations to Hamish Dalton and Ethan Pozzuto, both from […]

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Leonard’s return to Bowls

Leonard’s return to Bowls

WE often hear of season ending injuries in the AFL, but not in lawn bowls. It was May 2023, and it was the usual Monday...
Local Olympic connections

Local Olympic connections

LOCAL residents, Peter and Greta Vallance, along with Julie Kirby, are long-time enthusiasts of race walking events at the Olympic Games. Julie Kirby's nephew, Jared...
Nice win for A Grade netballers

Nice win for A Grade netballers

by Ray Steyger Football Reserves Alexandra 0.1 – 1 was defeated by Belgrave 12.16 – 88 ALEXANDRA travelled to Belgrave last Saturday for round 15...
The story of Ernie Hunt

The story of Ernie Hunt

ERNIE Hunt is famous around Alexandra for his creation of wooden bilby figures that were sold in local shops to raise money for the Royal...
Flood gauges in the shire

Flood gauges in the shire

MURRINDINDI Shire Council was asked to provide information about the potential installation of flood gauges for the Yea River and Murrindindi River due to their...
Yea Rotary's new president Penny Paxman

Yea Rotary’s new president Penny Paxman

NEWLY elected Yea Rotary President Penny Paxman has a longstanding connection to the Murrindindi Shire, originally coming up to the area 35 years ago to...
Very close match for Yea junior netballers

Very close match for Yea junior netballers

Netball Under 11 Division One by Joanne Madden YEA started off well against Broadford, holding a two-goal lead in the first quarter. Charlotte and Tahlia...
Alexandra Football Netball Club celebrates 140 years

Alexandra Football Netball Club celebrates 140 years

Football Reserves Alexandra 0.4 – 4 defeated by Healesville 10.16 - 76 ALEXANDRA returned to Rebel Park and hosted Healesville last Saturday for round 14...
Queen Alexandra's head found

Queen Alexandra’s head found

ALEXANDRA Police have advised that the head from the Queen Alexandra statue has been located. It was found at the....... Aside from being decapitated, it's...
Feeling flat this winter?

Feeling flat this winter?

WE are in the thick of winter now, not an end in sight, just yet. Your mood may start to plummet with the lack of...

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