Alexandra Newspapers

3 days ago

AT 1.50pm today, Victoria Police attended a vehicle incident at Fraser Park, Lake Eildon, where a vehicle went off the edge of the road.

The driver, a 21 year old non-local male, was the only occupant of the vehicle and was uninjured. It's understood that he was not alcohol or drug affected.

The road has now re-opened.

If anyone driving along Fraser Park Road saw a group of vehicles travelling fast in the area, please contact Eildon Police, particularly if you have dash cam footage. ... See MoreSee Less

Alexandra Newspapers

3 days ago

According to Alexandra District Health's Annual Report, the organisation has recorded an operating surplus of $114,000 for 2024/5, up from a deficit of $1,570,000 for the prior financial year.

The report states, "Key contributors for the financial year was increased operating grant revenue for the Department of Health along with achieving those cost control initiatives identified as part of its budget action plan for the 2024/25 financial year."

There is no mention of the potential merger between Alexandra District Health and Eastern Health in the annual report, as it appears to have been mooted after the end of the last financial year.

In the Board Chair and CEO Report, it states, "Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) in 2024, the Government endorsed the establishment of Local Health Service Networks (LHSN) to strengthen integration and improve service delivery across Victoria. Alexandra District Health is now part of the East Metro District Memorial Hospital. This formal network builds on our long-standing collaborative approach and reinforces our commitment to regional partnerships. ADH and Yea District Memorial Hospital have continued to work closely through shared back-of-house services, including Human Resources, Finance, and Occupational Health and Safety, ensuring greater efficiency, resource sharing, and improved service outcomes across the region.

"Being part of the East Metro Murrindindi Local Health Service Network presents a significant opportunity for Alexandra District Health to strengthen clinical capability and broaden service access across the Murrindindi Shire. By partnering with large metropolitan health services such as Eastern Health and St development opportunities for our workforce, and explore new models of care tailored to rural communities. Our goal is to ensure that more services are delivered locally, reducing the need for travel and improving equitable access to high-quality healthcare for the people of Alexandra and surrounding areas. Better healthcare locally.

"Throughout the evolving landscape of statewide health reform, Alexandra District Health has continued to advocate for a model that protects local leadership, maintains our strong connection to community, and delivers measurable improvements in care for the people we serve. The Board remains firmly focused on strategic directions that prioritise community outcomes, supported by sound governance, deep local insight, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible health services into the future."

The Alexandra District Health AGM is set to be held tomorrow (Thursday, December 4) at 4pm at the Alexandra Football Netball Club Rooms. ... See MoreSee Less