ALEXANDRA Secondary College would like to thank the wonderful Alexandra Rotarians for their generous donation of $6000 towards the whole school Big Day Out Excursion on Wednesday, June 3. They said of Rotary, “Your support and commitment to our local young people is truly appreciated. Thanks to your generosity, our students will have the opportunity […]
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Alexandra Junior Soccer Club welcomes the 2026 soccer season
ALEXANDRA Junior Soccer Club (AJSC) has started strong for the 2026 season, with 28 registered players so far, including many players and families who are new to the sport of soccer and to the club. AJSC offers a mixed gender, non-competitive weekend sport for school aged children, 5 to 15 years. AJSC provides a welcoming […]
Big Freeze warm hearts: Thornton fall to Seville but win big for MND research
THE scoreboard at the end of four quarters might have read a lopsided zero to 121 in favor of a dominant Seville, but the true victory of the day belonged to the community. The Thornton-Eildon District Football Netball Club (TEDFNC) turned their Round Nine clash into a powerhouse community hub, hosting a successful Big Freeze […]
Strath Creek Water Wheel in Pioneer Reserve restored
RESTORATION was recently finished on the Strath Creek Water Wheel that sits in Pioneer Reserve thanks to the efforts of the Strath Creek Progress Association. The water wheel was originally built for the purpose of gold mining on Steve Baker’s property in 1905, with the wheel powering a stamping battery to crush rock. It became […]
Two vital surveys for people in fire-impacted areas
TWO important community-generated surveys are underway for people impacted by the Longwood fire. The Yarck Hall survey is on the topic of whether people are in appropriate housing for winter, and the Tablelands Hub survey is about the clean-up of properties and case workers. Both are keen to find out information from people across the […]
Yea Junior Football Netball Club results
ANOTHER great day of football for the Yea Junior Football Netball Club’s Under Nines. The team came ready to play, have fun, and give their best effort. There were plenty of smiles, great teamwork, and lots of enthusiasm from the first bounce to the final siren.
Our history: Lucky man Charlie Jones
CHARLES (Charlie) Jones was a Herefordshire lad, born in 1819. He died aged just 56 in 1875, but fitted a big life into his short years. Charlie was the eldest of five boys born to Rueben Jones and Christian Holbon. Charlie arrived in Melbourne and married Elizabeth Teakle at St James Church in Melbourne in […]
Cold weather for ladies winter tennis rounds
THE first day of June brought a significant drop in temperature, showing that winter is approaching. All teams across the Euroa District Ladies Winter Tennis Association (EDLWTA) rugged up and played without a drop of rain falling from the sky. Not sure whether anyone actually broke into a sweat but tennis and afternoon tea was […]
Prideaux Cup to Greg at Yea Golf Club
LAST Saturday saw preferred lies in operation due to the recent rain, with 25 men contesting the second and final round of the Prideaux Cup at Royal Yea Golf Club. Although conditions were overcast, the rain stayed away and players enjoyed a pleasant day on the course.
Alexandra community set to rally for FightMND Round
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club is calling on the community to get behind a special FightMND Round next Saturday when Alexandra hosts Pakenham in what promises to be a day of fundraising, fun and community spirit. The event has been organised by local community member Scott Ferrier, whose dedication to the FightMND cause has helped […]
