Reception

WHILE the focus of Alexandra’s attention of late has been on Princess Alexandra’s missing head, much attention was given to the state of her knee in times past. So much so that a copycatting fashion trend developed, called the Alexandra Limp. In 1867, Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, gave birth to her third […]

THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)’s technical assessment of Lake Eildon’s operating arrangements, conducted by Hydrology and Risk Consulting, has been released. The aim of the assessment was to find ways of reducing downstream flooding, and particularly referenced the October 2022 flood event. The technical assessment “does not identify any option at […]

THE Koriella Fire Brigade located at 10 Stoney Creek Road, Fawcett, is to conduct another night training exercise as part of the Koriella Fire Brigade’s annual series of ‘Night Strike’ training exercises on Friday, May 10. The exercise will include most of the local brigades from within the Alexandra Group. The Australian Defence Force as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 (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, […]