THE first public consultation about the future of the Central Highlands forest occurred in Marysville, on Tuesday, April 23. The interim report was released in December 2023, and the final report is due in July this year, causing many to question whether the thoughts and opinions of Murrindindi Shire residents will be factored in at […]
Month: April 2024
Interim 2022 flood report released
THE interim report from the state Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee into the 2022 flood event in Victoria has been released. The report included the following findings. Finding 1: The complexity of processes associated with flood recovery financial supports exacerbated the distress of some flood-impacted individuals, families and businesses. Some communities experienced delays to… […]
High tea fundraiser for breast cancer research
FIFTY guests attended the inaugural High Tea in Eildon event, which was held in the beautiful gardens of Morning Mist on a perfect autumn afternoon with blue skies and sunshine. This was in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation funding world-class breast cancer […]
Wind farm: opposition
THE Strathbogies Responsible Renewables Community Group (SRRCG) are strongly opposed to Fera’s proposed ‘Seymour Wind Farm’ in the Murrindindi and Strathbogie areas. SRRCG held an information session at the Country Club Hotel in Yea on Saturday, April 20, which 209 people attended. Speaking prior to the event, Darryl Otzen, Secretary of the Strathbogies Responsible Renewables […]
Wind farm: Fera
ANDREW Lawson was unfortunately unavailable for an interview to coincide with the interview with Darryl Otzen from the Strathbogies Responsible Renewables Community Group, however he supplied some information and we hope to have an interview with him in next week’s edition. According to the information Andrew supplied, “This year will see a lot of investigation […]
National Street Stock Champion wins Victorian Production Sedan Title at Alexandra
ALEXANDRA and District Speedway Club played host to the 2023 / 2024 Victorian Production Sedan title on April 20, with the sole South Australian in the field taking victory in the big race. This was a race that was filled with thrills and heartbreaks before Nathan Brackstone-Thorne passed the chequered flag to be declared the […]
Away games for Alexandra seniors
Football Reserves Alexandra 4.6 – 30 defeated by Warburton 19.15 – 129 ALEXANDRA Football Club travelled to Warburton last Saturday for round two of the Outer East League 2024 Division One season, the reserves taking to the field after the women’s football game between Warburton and Officer….. Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen: Harry Reed; Ampol fuel card: […]
Yea junior netballers shine in away games
Under 13 Yea 21 defeated Alexandra Black 10 FIRST home game of the season and the sun was shining and so were the under 13 Tigers. The focus of the game was tight defence with hands over the ball. The first quarter was an even affair both on the court and on the scoreboard with Yea […]
New president for business and tourism group
ON Tuesday, April 16, Maureen Thurston became president of Marysville and Triangle Business and Tourism (MTBT). Two and a half days later, after various meetings, she found time to be interviewed about her new role. She joked that she feels like she’s jumping between the fire and the frypan. The other office-holders for the organisation […]
Princess Alexandra statue update
MURRINDINDI Shire Council was asked for an update regarding the Princess Alexandra statue. The statue, located in Jack Shiel Gardens, opposite the council chambers, was damaged in February. The head of the statue was removed and has not been located. Council advised that they are working with their insurer to facilitate the repairs to the […]
