JOAN May Coles was an amazing woman, larger than life, zany, colourful, kind, generous, intelligent, artistic, she had a wicked sense of humour and was a real dag who brightened everyone’s life with her laughter and exploits. This is to honour this wonderful woman with laughter, joy and great memories. Joan was born on October […]
Month: February 2024
Storms: Yea CFA report
EMERY McCarthy from the Yea Fire Brigade provided an update on their activities during the challenging weather on Tuesday, February 13, and the aftermath. Tuesday was a total fire ban day, so the station was staffed with firefighters from about 7am, throughout the day. Fortunately, there were no fires during the day, however at 4.50pm, […]
Storms cause havoc across shire
PETER Weeks, Alexandra SES Controller, was asked how busy the SES had been during last week and he responded with a laugh, “Very.” Two storm fronts came through on Tuesday afternoon. The first built up very quickly, across about an hour, so there was little warning. A lot of lightning was associated with the front, […]
Chest Pain at home? What to do if it happens to you
THE staff at Yea and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH) want people to know that their health and safety is of YDMH’s utmost concern. It is for this reason that if you are to call with the complaint of chest pain, we will always advise that you hang up and ring 000. Immediate help is your […]
Is blue dye the best solution for blue green algae?
IN recent years, Lake Eildon has been impacted by blue green algae during the summer months, impacting activities conducted by both tourists and locals. The ABC has recently reported on Lake Nhill, where blue dye has been added to reduce blue green algae blooms. Lake Nhill has been closed many times in the past due […]
Welcome to Sacred Heart’s new acting principal
THE school principal is a significant role in the running of an educational facility, and for Kathryn Stewart she has double the responsibility. She’s the principal of St Mary’s Primary School in Alexandra, and has now been appointed as acting principal at Sacred Heart Primary School in Yea. Kathyn said, “Being a principal in two […]
Joining generations through play
ALEXANDRA is set to be a part of a six week pilot program of intergenerational playgroup, run by Playgroup Victoria and local organiser, Jess Slapp. The idea behind intergenerational playgroup is to bring together multiple generations, supporting communities and nurturing relationships through play. In doing this, it fosters awareness, understanding and respect between generations and […]
Malicious damage to Queen Alexandra statue
ON the morning of Friday, February 9, damage to the Queen Alexandra statue, also known as the Princess Alexandra statue, in Jack Shiel Gardens was reported to the police. The statue’s head had been removed in a very terrible act of vandalism. The act was met by widespread disgust in the community. Some wondered whether […]
No luck for Merton against Beechworth
B grade Merton 6/162 defeated by Beechworth Wanderers 9/172. Merton cricketers hosted Beechworth Wanderers at the MCG at the weekend. Both sides have had similar seasons getting close to victory in a number of games this year, but just missing out. Saturdays game was no exception, with the Wanderers just taking the points eight wickets […]
Alexandra bowlers head to the finals
THE final four for division four is set. Alexandra will make the finals. Midweek division three played at home against Nagambie and had a good win. Saturday division six had a walkover from Shepparton Golf and division four lost to Dookie. With only one round to go, all divisions are looking for a last game […]
