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Great achievement for man and dog

Great achievement for man and dog Great achievement for man and dog in Fawcett

FAWCETT resident Aoidh Doyle and his Kelpie Whisper Snip have made some significant achievements in recent months. Current achievements to date include, first in Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge (SSD), first in the Cattle section, and highest scoring bitch at the SSD. They also came first in the Australian Yard Dog Championship 2024, first in […]

Agriculture scholarship awarded to James Meggitt

Agriculture scholarship awarded to James Meggitt Agriculture scholarship awarded to James Meggitt

ALEXANDRA local, James Meggitt, has been awarded the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, which provides students in the field of agriculture with an opportunity to network and funds to support their studies. James is studying a Bachelor of Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) at the University of Melbourne, and has a keen interest in aquaculture, having grown up on […]

Wind farm opposition group responds to Fera article

Wind farm opposition group responds to Fera article Wind farm opposition group responds to Fera article

STRATHBOGIES Responsible Renewables Community Group has provided a response to the comments from Fera representatives in the May 8 edition, regarding the proposed wind farm in Murrindindi and Strathbogie Shires. Landholder rights The Fera article stated: Regarding public opposition to the windfarm project, Mr Lawson said, “First and foremost, if people don’t want the wind […]

National Volunteer Week for the CFA

National Volunteer Week for the CFA National Volunteer Week for the CFA

THIS National Volunteer Week (NVW) the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and their partner emergency service volunteer organisations, acknowledge and thank the tens of thousands of Victorians for their unpaid contributions to their communities. This year’s NVW theme “Something for Everyone” is particularly relevant to CFA, the state’s largest volunteer organisation, where they provide many opportunities […]

Yea Bowls Club annual Fours Tournament

Yea Bowls Club annual Fours Tournament Yea Bowls Club annual Fours Tournament

THE Yea Bowls Club held their annual Fours Tournament last Saturday. Despite the chill in the air, bright sunshine prevailed throughout the day and the green and grounds were in immaculate condition creating an enjoyable atmosphere for all those who attended. FoodWorks Yea sponsored the prize money of $1800 which was very much appreciated. Sixteen […]

The remarkable Fred Wheeler

The remarkable Fred Wheeler Fred Wheeler standing in front of his Alexandra Chemist and Dentist business.

FREDERICK Wheeler was an influential member of the Murrindindi Shire community around the turn of the 20th century. Born in 1847 in Henly-on-Thames in England, Wheeler travelled to Australia in 1864, after studying in London. “On leaving school he went to London and entered the employment of Mr W. Smith, chemist of Walworth-road,” a 1917 […]

What is the Great Outdoors Taskforce?

What is the Great Outdoors Taskforce? Great Outdoor Taskforce

IN last week’s edition, Minister for the Environment, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Sports and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, spoke about the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) report into the future of the Central Highlands forests and explained the next stages. He emphasised that the new Great Outdoors Taskforce will also be providing a report to […]

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