IN the last year, Murrindindi Shire has been economically impacted by the decision to end native timber harvesting and the upcoming closure of VicForests. A further challenge may soon impact the area, with changes coming to the operations of Lake Mountain. The changes, which were outlined in last week’s edition, include an additional fee of […]
Month: March 2024
Homewood CFA celebrates 113 years
Image: The three members who received their 60 plus awards. Barry Purvis, Geoffrey Oliver and Michael Coonan. THE Homewood community and friends celebrated a night of history, fellowship and celebration at their first Homewood Progressive Dinner since COVID-19. This main fundraiser for the Homewood CFA and hall commenced in 1970 as an annual event attracting […]
President comes up trumps
YEA Golf Club members competed for the March Monthly Medal on Saturday, March 23 with Club President Gary Pollard (14) eclipsing the field with an amazing 61 nett to take the honours. Neil Peterson (15) had a great round also, posting 68 nett but had to settle for second place. Martin Lowe (20) nett 69 […]
Memorable experience for rising Aquathlon star
Image: Swimming in the ocean was something Koa had to build herself up to do, but she overcame her worries after a few practice swims. THE St Mary’s community are so proud of the sporting achievements of their Year Six student, Koa. Koa has recently represented Victoria in the Aquathlon event, and the following written […]
Head down to Alexandra’s Easter Fair
ON Easter Sunday from 10am to 3pm head to Rotary Park in Alexandra and enjoy the annual Easter Fair. Entry is $2 at the gate, which can be paid using either cash or card. Organiser Andrew Embling said the event is very important fundraising for the functioning of the Alexandra Visitor Information Centre. “The Easter […]
Tight competition in bowls championships
RECENTLY, both ladies’ and men’s singles and pairs Club Championships for the 2023/2024 competition at the Yea Bowls Club were completed. The format for the singles championships was the first to reach the score of 25 shots. The pairs championship was played over 18 ends. The ladies’ singles championship final was played between Angela Finn […]
Lake Mountain GM explains the changes
DEAN de Santis, general manager at Lake Mountain, has been in the role since October 2023, and some significant changes are currently occurring under his watch. Asked to explain the changes at Lake Mountain and the reasons behind them, Dean said, “Alpine Resorts Victoria’s (ARV) priority has always been to keep Lake Mountain open and […]
Murrindindi’s Blue Tree
LAST Friday, March 15, in the shadows of the evening sun, the last licks of paint were applied to Murrindindi’s first Blue Tree. Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Group (GVSAG) volunteers were joined by others from across the shire and helped along by people from Neffy’s We Listen based in Shepparton. Painting the Blue Tree celebrates […]
Why do doctors just want the fax?
PEOPLE visiting doctors are often asked to fax their information, which seems odd in this day and age. Few people have access to faxes anymore, and there are increasingly few publicly accessible fax machines, so why do doctors keep insisting on it? Dr Steven Kaye, Deputy Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners […]
Squash pennant results
Thursday, March 14 competition Lamington v Pavlova SAM v Travis (fill in): Two well matched opponents going point for point. Going back and forth it was anyone’s game. Sam pulled ahead in the last game to win the match 68 to 65. Lucas v Jodie: Jodie is strong and played well on the night. Lucas […]
