UNDER brilliant autumn skies on Anzac Day, the Alexandra Football Netball Club hosted a significant day of football, netball and remembrance as they faced Yea in the annual Hedger Ivey Cup. A strong crowd lined the ground, creating a great atmosphere for the occasion. Yea’s netball sides proved too consistent across all grades, securing three […]
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Final race meeting of season for Yea Race Club
YEA Racing hosted the Sister Olive Yea St Pats Cup last Saturday in warm autumn conditions, with ‘Patrick’ taking victory in the 3000-metre feature race of the same name. Race one, the Yarra Valley Veterinary Surgery Maiden Plate, run over 1600 metres, was won by ‘Stormyfriendship’. Coming in second and third place were ‘Tornado Anwa’ […]
Dalhousie Vets competition at Yea Golf Club
A FIELD of 56 players enjoyed excellent course conditions at Yea Golf Club under sunny skies. Many thanks go to the volunteers for their work on the course, and special appreciation to Judi and her team of ladies for providing a superb roast chicken and apple strudel lunch. The winner of A Grade was Yea’s […]
Highlights galore at Rebel Park: Alexandra Seniors and Reserves football
THE huge crowd that attended Rebel Park last Saturday was treated to a memorable day packed with highlights both on and off the field. Among the standout moments were: The unveiling of the Reserves’ 2025 premiership flag; Ben Cooper and Jake Steyger celebrating their 200th games for the club, made even sweeter with both players […]
Roos refuse to give up in tough home clash
THORNTON Eildon Roos hosted their first home game of the season in perfect sunny conditions last Saturday, taking on a strong and experienced Wandin side. It was all hands-on deck early, with players, families and volunteers coming together to prepare the club. With the sun shining and music pumping, there was a great sense of […]
Junior netball returns for Yea Tigers
JUNIOR netball is back, with round one of the Goulburn Murray Junior League kicking off last weekend. The Yea Tigers are thrilled to field two Under 13 teams this season, highlighting the continued strength of junior netball in the Yea community. The Under 13s took to the court last Friday night under lights, with both […]
First round of 2026 donations for Alexandra Opportunity Shop
THE Alexandra Opportunity Shop has completed its first round of donations for 2026. In keeping with Aged Care being a focus for the Alexandra Opportunity Shop Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home received $25,000 towards the renovations of rooms. CEO Donna Walsh was most grateful for the donation and continued support of the Alexandra Opp Shop. […]
A celebration of cars at the height of autumn
HIGHBALL Coffee and Cars was held for the fourth time at Erindale, between Buxton and Taggerty, on Sunday, April 19. The property is well known for its spectacular driveway, with the event becoming increasingly popular. The event encourages drivers of all types of unique, historic, vintage and modern vehicles to ‘park up’ at Erindale so […]
Yea Bowls Club busy over Easter
VISITORS to Yea over the Easter weekend took advantage of the good weather to spend time outdoors, with three groups hiring the bowls club facilities to play some social bowls at Yea Bowls Club on Easter Saturday. One group of friends, who met in Yea, took the opportunity to hire the green and enjoy playing […]
Alexandra Squash Club pennant for term one concludes
PENNANT for the term at Alexandra Squash Club has come to a close and there were two teams that stood the test of time to win their night. The winning teams were Pelicans on Monday nights and Kenworths on Wednesday nights. Great work…
