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Big Freeze warm hearts: Thornton fall to Seville but win big for MND research

Big Freeze warm hearts: Thornton fall to Seville but win big for MND research

THE scoreboard at the end of four quarters might have read a lopsided zero to 121 in favor of a dominant Seville, but the true victory of the day belonged to the community. The Thornton-Eildon District Football Netball Club (TEDFNC) turned their Round Nine clash into a powerhouse community hub, hosting a successful Big Freeze […]

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Over $8000 raised from Alexandra Community Wood Auction

Over $8000 raised from Alexandra Community Wood Auction

THE Alexandra Community Wood Auction took place last Saturday outside the Embassy of Ideas in Alexandra in sunny autumn conditions. There were 20 lots of...
Thornton local James Gilmore recipient of Francis Gregory Scholarship

Thornton local James Gilmore recipient of Francis Gregory Scholarship

THORNTON local James Gilmore has been awarded a Francis Gregory Scholarship. James is the son of well-known local farmers, Stuart and Kelly Gilmore. James attended...
Interim CEO Claire Palmer speaks about services and plans for Alexandra hospital

Interim CEO Claire Palmer speaks about services and plans for Alexandra hospital

CLAIRE Palmer took on the interim CEO role at Alexandra District Health (ADH) on April 20 and was asked about her plans for the hospital....
Roos celebrate historic first point in Pride Round clash

Roos celebrate historic first point in Pride Round clash

THE scoreboard at Thornton Oval may have read 99 to one in favor of a polished Seville side last Saturday, but for the Thornton-Eildon Football...
Big wins for Alexandra football Seniors and Reserves, netball A Grade and B Grade

Big wins for Alexandra football Seniors and Reserves, netball A Grade and B Grade

THE Rebels made the long journey to Powelltown returning with big wins. Both teams, Seniors and Reserves, now sit second on the ladder.
Fire-hit communities miss out on CFA funding

Fire-hit communities miss out on CFA funding

MEMBER for Eildon Cindy McLeish says the omission of Yarck from new CFA station builds is a slap in the face from an out-of-touch Victorian...
Steve Lynch: Rowing state champion at the age of 76

Steve Lynch: Rowing state champion at the age of 76

LOCAL man Steve Lynch competed in the annual Rowing Victoria (RV) State Masters Championships in Nagambie on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, becoming...
Carp control virus back on the radar

Carp control virus back on the radar

THERE are two reasons for Australians to introduce non-native animal species. In the case of the cane toads in Queensland, they were deployed to eat...
'The Beanie Song' for the Alexandra Beanie and Fibre Festival

‘The Beanie Song’ for the Alexandra Beanie and Fibre Festival

ALEXANDRA'S Ukulele Heaven is hosting longtime favourite of the music scene, Bruce Watson, to teach his hilarious The Beanie Song, at the upcoming Alexandra Beanie...
Local childcare workers join Early Years Conference

Local childcare workers join Early Years Conference

THE 2026 annual Early Years Conference was held at Holmesglen at Eildon on Thursday, May 7, a day which also brought the first snow of...

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