Month: February 2024

by Marie Evans WITH two rounds to go before the Pennant finals, Alexandra Bowls Club Saturday division four is looking to contest the knock out round. However, nothing is assured as third and fourth spot could change. Mid-week division three is out of contention as is Saturday division six. Saturday division four pennant played at […]

by Elizabeth Goss IT was a wonderful day on Saturday at Alexandra Golf Course, for the third round of the FoodWorks Murrindindi Masters. Perfect weather, the course in pristine condition, a sausage sizzle and a delicious salad roll. Congratulations to the winners of the Mini Masters trophies, Jared Sloane from Alexandra with (12) 42 points […]

NEW volunteer committee members are being sought for the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve Committee of Management. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at the Toolangi DEECA Office at 6pm to elect the new committee for a three-year term.  The reserve was established in 1981, and is located at the northern end of […]

RECENT data is showing Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand. Executive Director Clinical Operations Anthony Carlyon said, “While there is more work ahead of us, it is encouraging our response to Code One emergencies improved a full […]

Pic: Dr Martin Lowe (right) with wife Vicky. DOCTOR Martin Lowe has announced that he will be leaving the Yea Medical Centre after 35 years. His final day will be on April 4. Dr Lowe commented, “I must say it doesn’t seem like 35 years. It’s been a great place to work and the working […]

FOR their seventh year, This Way North is coming back to Fawcett Hall on Saturday, February 10 to showcase their pop indie music alongside their great mates, The Tuckshop Ladies, and special guest Sal Kimber. Vocalist and guitarist, Leisha Jungalwalla, explained her love for performing at Fawcett Hall as it all started as a fun […]

ALEXANDRA Secondary College have a brand new beach volleyball court. Allie Crouch, sports coordinator and Physical Education (PE) teacher, explained that the school got some funding for school sports and Active Sports Victoria. Darrell Hedger, along with Lachie Morrison who developed the stands and cage for the umpiring, have designed and built the court. George […]

KELLOCK Lodge Chair Ian Gibb has announced that Tania Hunter has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gibb said that the board recognised that Ms Hunter has shown competent leadership in the operations of Kellock Lodge for quite a few years and is the best candidate to lead the facility through the next round […]

The CDS is processing an average of around 10 million cans, cartons, and bottles across the state every week, with Victorians returning an average of 129 containers per transaction. In the Murrindindi Shire the CDS locations are Kinglake, Yea and Eildon. The Eildon CDS which is located behind Nanny Jans Emporium at 3-4A main street […]

AFTER an amazing performance in her last Ironman event, Ambulance Victoria Acting Yea Team Manager, Jacqui Graham, is set to compete in the 2024 Ironman World Championship later this year. Ms Graham completed the Ironman Western Australia last month, coming third in her age group and securing a place in the World Championship. The Ironman […]