THE Murrindindi Community Food Share had its official opening on Wednesday, May 1, at the shed located at the rear of 88a Grant Street in Alexandra. The shed opened to the public on Thursday, May 2. The attendees heard from Foundation Murrindindi’s executive officer Robyn Hill about the impact of the rising cost of living […]
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Impressive win for Yea Junior Netballers
Impressive win for Yea Junior Netballers Yea (32) defeated St Marys (5) by Deb Schickerling LAST week focus of the Yea under 13 was driving forward and getting in front of their players, and aiming to only pass to those driving forward. With a full side returning the positional possibilities were endless and the Yea […]
RSL Day at Yea Bowls Club
THE president of the Yea-Kinglake RSL, Eddie Davies, and secretary, Jeff Swain, came to the Yea Bowls Club at the end of the triples bowls games to collect the money that is always donated to the RSL on the Monday following ANZAC Day. This year $350 was handed over, which was a combination of the […]
Lots of tournaments for Alexandra golfers
Image: The winning pennant team for Alexandra, consisting of Brendan Smith, Matt Richards, Ryley McDonald, Luke Heard, Captain Dylan Jack, and Corey Jack. James Kidd was part of the team, but was absent from the photo. THE Alexandra Golf Club golfers have been busy with lots of tournaments at this time of the year as […]
Success for Yea locals in show group finals
CENTRAL and Upper Goulburn Agricultural Societies Group of which Yea Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association, is a member, held their annual group final on Sunday April 23 at the Exhibition Shed at Seymour Showgrounds. Numerous Yea Show winners and representatives competed in this VAS and Group Level Final after winning the corresponding class at the […]
Lapidary and Gem Club celebrates 50 birthday
THE Alexandra and Eildon District Lapidary and Gem Club celebrated its 50th anniversary at their clubhouse on Tuesday, April 23. The club started on July 23, 1974, when a meeting was held at the Thornton Hall. Sixteen people were in attendance. All agreed that a Lapidary Club be formed and called the Alexandra, Eildon and […]
Anne Frank exhibition opens
ON Saturday, April 27, an exhibition titled, Let Me Be Myself – The Life Story of Anne Frank was opened at the Alexandra Library. The exhibition, produced by the Anne Frank House, brings to life the touching story of Anne Frank. Anne was born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany. Fleeing persecution, her family […]
Yea commemorates ANZAC Day
Image: The Yea Cenotaph, adorned with wreaths following the Yea ANZAC Day service. PERFECT weather and what many considered a record attendance set the scene for a memorable ANZAC Day commemoration at the Yea Cenotaph. Veterans, emergency service members and descendants wearing relatives’ service medals, marched into position at the flag poles to the tune […]
A successful weekend for Junior Netballers
SOME of the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams had a bye last weekend but the Rebels were represented by the under 16 football and the three red netball teams as they hosted Echuca and Seymour respectively at Rebel Park, also hosting Yea and Seymour in another under 16 football game. Under 16s Football Alexandra […]
Big effort for ANZAC commemoration
ON Saturday, April 27 the Alexandra Football Netball Club returned to Rebel Park for round three of the Outer East League 2024 Division One season, hosting Powelltown for the ANZAC Round. A very big thank you as a lot of work was carried out by HG Turf, Valley Seeds, Logos on Grass, Murrindindi Shire and […]
