MONDAY, April 1, saw the Ride for Lily, a Live for Lily foundation cycling event, pass through Yea. The group of 28 riders stopped for lunch, provided by the Rotary Club, before continuing their 1000 kilometre, seven day journey. The ride is an annual event designed to raise funds for cancer research and personalised medicine […]
Month: April 2024
Slow Track and Barry Moore Trophy
DESPITE extra heavy recent rain, the stewards declared a good track for last Wednesday’s stableford event at Yea Golf Club. The colts and geldings event attracted 16 entries, including some that have recent good form. Mick Spagnolo (6) took out the event in a photo finish from Phil Armstrong (22), when they both finished with […]
Season celebrations for Alexandra swimmers
Image: The junior squad of Chase, Magenta (their coach), Declan, and Abby. A GREAT swim season was had for the Alexandra Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club over the 2023/24 summer. Plenty of warm days, enthusiastic children, and a great pool to learn and build skills. Last Monday there was a celebration of all the efforts […]
Meeting to discuss Breakaway Bridge
COUNCIL met last Thursday to discuss what needs to be done regarding Breakaway Bridge, a historic connecting bridge between Alexandra and Acheron, that was damaged beyond usability in the October 2022 floods. The meeting, which took place at 7pm on Thursday, April 4, discussed the available options for Breakaway Bridge moving forward, as well as […]
Fire ants are on the loose
THIS year, fire ants are being discovered in higher numbers than usual. In January 2024, Australia Post in Tasmania found a red imported fire ant in plant material imported from the Australian mainland. It was the fourth discovery of a fire ant in Australia beyond the Queensland border. In February 2023, a queen red imported […]
Looming closure of 3G networks
THE entirety of Australia’s 3G network is set to shut down in the near future and could bring challenges for anyone relying on the old network. TPG Telcom has already closed its 3G services, as of December 15, 2023. Telstra will be closing its 3G services on June 30 this year, and Optus sometime in […]
Alexandra Secondary College thanks Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Register
ALEXANDRA Secondary College (ASC) would like to thank the Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Register committee for once again providing the school with a generous donation, on behalf of their club. The MHVR has been running since 2013, and is made up of a wide range of vehicles including vintage machines, original Australian and imported classics, trucks, […]
Large turnout at Limestone community unveiling
MORE than 100 past and present residents and friends of Limestone attended the unveiling of information boards setting out the history of the Limestone Community. Locals observed that this was the largest gathering in Limestone for many decades. The community event was held at the Limestone CFA Fire station on Sunday, March 24. Three information […]
Good Friday Appeal raises much-needed funds
ORGANISER Lochie Lake has advised that the Alexandra-Eildon district raised a fantastic $19,557.60 for the Good Friday appeal. Well done to the collectors, organisers, and those who made a donation to this very worthy cause. The money will help the Royal Children’s Hospital to continue to provide fantastic care for sick and injured children. On […]
Packed end to month for Yea Golf Club
YEA Golf Club held its second Monthly Medal on Wednesday March 27, with 15 ladies playing. The captain decided to share the players around a little as many had played together on their golfing trip and were looking for a new face to play with. Those who had stayed at home also had a chance […]
