Pic: Dr Martin Lowe (right) with wife Vicky. DOCTOR Martin Lowe has announced that he will be leaving the Yea Medical Centre after 35 years. His final day will be on April 4. Dr Lowe commented, “I must say it doesn’t seem like 35 years. It’s been a great place to work and the working […]
This Way North comes back home
FOR their seventh year, This Way North is coming back to Fawcett Hall on Saturday, February 10 to showcase their pop indie music alongside their great mates, The Tuckshop Ladies, and special guest Sal Kimber. Vocalist and guitarist, Leisha Jungalwalla, explained her love for performing at Fawcett Hall as it all started as a fun […]
New beach volleyball court at Alexandra Secondary College
ALEXANDRA Secondary College have a brand new beach volleyball court. Allie Crouch, sports coordinator and Physical Education (PE) teacher, explained that the school got some funding for school sports and Active Sports Victoria. Darrell Hedger, along with Lachie Morrison who developed the stands and cage for the umpiring, have designed and built the court. George […]
A united front
KELLOCK Lodge Chair Ian Gibb has announced that Tania Hunter has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gibb said that the board recognised that Ms Hunter has shown competent leadership in the operations of Kellock Lodge for quite a few years and is the best candidate to lead the facility through the next round […]
Overwhelming response to Container Deposit Scheme
The CDS is processing an average of around 10 million cans, cartons, and bottles across the state every week, with Victorians returning an average of 129 containers per transaction. In the Murrindindi Shire the CDS locations are Kinglake, Yea and Eildon. The Eildon CDS which is located behind Nanny Jans Emporium at 3-4A main street […]
Yea paramedic a world class ironman
AFTER an amazing performance in her last Ironman event, Ambulance Victoria Acting Yea Team Manager, Jacqui Graham, is set to compete in the 2024 Ironman World Championship later this year. Ms Graham completed the Ironman Western Australia last month, coming third in her age group and securing a place in the World Championship. The Ironman […]
Vale Gail Marie Dacey
ON Thursday, December 21, Gail Marie Dacey passed away at the age of 65 after a battle of ovarian cancer. Gail lived in the Murrindindi Shire for over two decades, and apart from her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren, Gail found her place in life working behind the scenes for Department of […]
Bagpipes and tartan at the Yea Art Show
THE 38th annual Rotary Club of Yea Art Show opened with a flourish of bagpipes and tartan on Thursday evening with one of the best opening night crowds ever. It was wonderful to have so much support. The bagpipes played by Rotarian Lachie Cooper, together with his brother Callam and his dad Jim, were an […]
Australia Day honours
Ross Sullivan CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan was recognised in the Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to CFA and his community. Throughout his career Ross Sullivan AFSM has exemplified the values of CFA and is well regarded by volunteers […]
A trucking emergency for firefighters
THERE’S a big difference between roadworthy and safe when it comes to the vehicles used for fighting fires. Older vehicles don’t have, for example, ABS brakes, hill start assist or air bags, and in some cases in the shire, firefighters are expected to sit on the back of trucks, in the open air, while travelling […]