YEA and District Memorial Hospital’s (YDMH’s) new Mouth Mapping Screening Program was launched last Friday at the Yea Saleyards, following the conclusion of the cattle sales. A partnership between YDMH, the University of Melbourne and Yea Rotary brought the project to fruition. Ian Marshman, Board Chair at YDMH, officially launched the program, and attendees heard […]
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Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day shows crowds around new Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre
A DEGREE of wet weather didn’t stop a crowd forming at the annual Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day last Sunday, where the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) facility was on display to promote the important breeding and conservation work undertaken there. Snobs Creek Hatchery produces everything from Murray cod to trout cod and Macquarie perch, brown […]
Claire Palmer commences as Interim CEO of Alexandra District Health
ALEXANDRA District Health (ADH) has welcomed Claire Palmer as Interim Chief Executive Officer, commencing Monday, April 20. Claire brings more than 25 years of nursing and health service experience to the role, including almost two decades with ADH. Since joining the organisation in 2007, she has held several senior leadership positions, including Nurse Unit Manager […]
Rotary Club of Yea celebrates 40th birthday
THE Rotary Club of Yea celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday night, May 2, since being chartered on May 1, 1986. That’s 40 years of a rich and varied history of community service both within the local community and beyond. The emcee for the evening was Rotarian David Anderson (aka Mr Golden Tonsils) and he […]
Alert about weed toxic for dogs at Eildon Pondage
EILDON Township Landcare Group is alerting residents to the presence of a potentially toxic weed, identified as fleabane (likely flax-leaf), in areas around the Pondage, walking tracks, and access roads. The alert follows a report from a Taggerty veterinarian linking the plant to dog health issues. Dog owners are urged to take care when walking in […]
Yea junior football reports
Yea junior football reports…
Rebels big winners at the Junction
BOTH the rebels Seniors and Reserves teams recorded resounding wins over bottom of the ladder Yarra Junction at Yarra Junction…
Pedestrian death at dangerous intersection
PEDESTRIAN Barb Doyle (65) from Alexandra, named with the permission of her family, died on Tuesday, April 28 at the intersection of Grant and Downey Streets in Alexandra after being struck by a vehicle. Emergency services were called to reports of the collision at the intersection just before 12.30pm. Barb was treated by paramedics but […]
Thornton-Eildon celebrate growth and women’s sport in away clash
THE scoreboard may have favored the hosts, but for the Thornton-Eildon Football Netball Club (TEDFNC), Round Four represented a significant milestone in their inaugural season. Despite a 45 to 0 loss to Gembrook-Cockatoo, the ‘Roos’ walked off the ground celebrating their most competitive performance to date, recording their smallest losing margin of the year. The […]
Kellock thanks Pam Petersen
KELLOCK Lodge chair Ian Gibb, Life Governor John Sharwood, residents, and past and present staff members came together over an afternoon tea to celebrate Pam Petersen’s 30th anniversary at Kellock Lodge. They expressed their gratitude for Pam’s three decades of loyalty and commitment to Kellock Lodge. Pam Petersen joined the catering team at Kellock Lodge […]
