Month: June 2024

Tahlia fundraising for cancer research

Tahlia fundraising for cancer research Tahlia fundraising for cancer research

TAHLIA McLeod, a student at Yea Primary School, is making the effort to grow her hair and then shave it all to raise money for cancer research. Tahlia is nine, and in grade four. Her mother, Angela McLeod, stepped up to the plate to speak about her daughter’s fundraising. Asked about how the idea came […]

Yarck CFA welcomes new captain

Yarck CFA welcomes new captain Yarck CFA welcomes new captain

YARCK Rural Fire Brigade celebrated their awards presentation event on Saturday, June 1 at the Yarck Hall. The Yarck Brigade has been officially serving the community for 122 Years and Service Awards and Medals were presented to volunteers in recognition of their commitment to the brigade. It has been over 10 years since the last […]

Auskickers take to the half time ground

Auskickers take to the half time ground Auskickers take to the half time ground

THE Yea and Alexandra Auskickers played a game at half time of the Yea Football Netball Club versus Alexandra Football Netball Club Senior match on June 22. Thirty Auskickers participated and Harry Mckay from Carlton Football Club assisted with umpiring. The children absolutely loved the opportunity to play in front of a crowd and hopefully […]

Alexandra hospital meeting this Saturday

Alexandra hospital meeting this Saturday Alexandra hospital meeting this Saturday

A PUBLIC meeting to discuss proposed hospital amalgamations and possible budget cuts is set to be held at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Saturday, June 29 at 9.30am. It’s understood that there is to be a 30 per cent funding cut at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH). No word has been received as […]

Community groups benefit from Alexandra Opportunity Shop

Community groups benefit from Alexandra Opportunity Shop Community groups benefit from Alexandra Opportunity Shop

THE Alexandra Opportunity Shop recently completed its May contributions to a number of community organisations. The opportunity shop’s support of Kellock Lodge continues to be a focus. However, other organisations regularly benefit and a total of $33,925 was provided. Recipients were Darlingford Nursing Home, which received $15,000 towards the replacement of curtains and purchase of […]

Are there better options for the Cathedral Range?

Are there better options for the Cathedral Range? SO far in 2024, there have been three rescues at the Cathedral Range.

SO far in 2024, there have been three rescues at the Cathedral Range. The most recent one was on June 14 on Sugarloaf Peak with no track name mentioned (injury), and the other two were on Wells Cave Track, on June 9 (stuck) and January 19 (injury). In 2023, there were five rescues. They were […]

The future of the Central Highlands’ forests discussed in Parliament

The future of the Central Highlands’ forests discussed in Parliament The future of the Central Highlands' forests discussed in Parliament

ON Monday, May 27, Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos was questioned about the Great Outdoors Taskforce (GOT) as well as the Victorian Environmental Assessment Authority (VEAC) and the Eminent Panel for Community Engagement (EPCE). Labor’s Michael Galea asked Minister Dimopoulos about the GOT’s remit, parameters, timelines and projects. Minister Dimopoulos responded that the GOT “should bring […]

Victory bee sweet

Victory bee sweet Liz from Dindi Bee Supplies with her award.

A HONEY produced from a beehive in Alexandra has won a prize at the annual conference of the Victorian Apiarist’s Association (VAA). It was provided to Liz Baker who runs her Dindi Bee Supplies business at 15 High Street in Yea. She says her creamed honey was decided as the winner in its competition class […]

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