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 […]
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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 […]
Bushfire Relief Concert raises $148,121 for fire-affected communities
AFTER weeks of behind-the-scenes work to finalise outcomes, organisers of the Rise From the Ashes Bushfire Relief Concert have officially confirmed that $148,121 has been raised to support communities impacted by the January 2026 bushfires. The event brought together an overwhelming level of community support, with funds directed toward the smaller, and in many cases harder-hit, […]
Living the dream: Lyn Bailey on finishing Yea Newsagency operations
FOR a quarter of a century, Lyn Bailey has operated the Yea Newsagency with vigour, six days a week. Her grandchildren have all worked there, meeting the locals and garnering experience, and the business has been a huge part of her life. Now Lyn is finished running the newsagents, her last day of operation being […]
Anzac Day in Flowerdale
A MOVING ceremony was again held in Flowerdale in perfect conditions. The service was led by Colonel Paul Galea and organised under the auspices of the Flowerdale Community Hall and Flowerdale Landcare. Beautiful wreaths presented on behalf of Murrindindi Shire Council, Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, Flowerdale Primary School and Yea High School.
Wear Orange Wednesday supporting SES volunteers
WEAR Orange Wednesday (WOW Day), held on 20 May, is the national day of recognition to acknowledge and thank State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers for their ongoing contribution to community safety. Taking place during National Volunteer Week, it is a significant and proactive event within the VICSES calendar. Over the past 12 months, VICSES volunteers […]
Anzac Day at Kellock Lodge
KELLOCK Lodge in Alexandra hosted their ANZAC Day ceremony last Friday, with residents gathering in the courtyard to remember the soldiers that bravely served our country in ages past. President of the Alexandra RSL Bob Benghamy led the service, reading the traditional poem of ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McRae. Wreaths were laid, including a […]
Winter tennis kicks off with pretty in pink theme
YOU couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to kick off the Euroa and District Ladies’ Winter Tennis Association (EDLWTA) competition. A tradition that was started a few years ago of a round robin to commence the season, with this year a suggestion that a theme be picked, to add to the fun and […]
Fire Inquiry hears from our fire-impacted region
THE Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee’s Inquiry into the 2026 Summer Fires across Victoria held a hearing at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Friday, April 24. The committee members had also heard directly from some of the communities impacted by the Longwood fire on the preceding days. The session started with council representatives from […]
