THREE extraordinarily successful fundraising events, most recently last Friday night’s inaugural Pink @ Pixies, have raised more than $14,400 in Eildon to aid the work of the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The first High Tea at Morning Mist contributed $2200, the Biggest Morning Tea in June added more than $6200, and Pink @ Pixies […]
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Golfing in the rain at Marysville
THE weather forecast suggested that it would be a wet day for golf on Saturday but the misty rain in Marysville didn’t progress to the predicted heavy rain and golfers were able to complete the 18 holes in fairly comfortable conditions. The ladies played stableford and the winner was Gail Leigh (10) with 34 points. […]
An inspiring young athlete
WHILE Olympians often capture our imagination, it’s local athletes like Levi Campbell who truly inspire us. At the recent Little Athletics Victoria State Championships Cross Country event, Levi, competing in the first age group of the day, gave it his all and finished an impressive 12th. The Murrindindi Little Athletics club extends its congratulations to […]
Why should lead bullets be banned for deer hunters?
IN the proposed Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024, one of the key reforms is the phasing out of lead-based ammunitions in game hunting. According to the Engage Victoria website, this reform is “to mitigate environmental impacts by phasing out toxic lead ammunition from all game hunting.” A study from 2022 titled ‘Highlighting the risk of environmental […]
Backflip on hospital amalgamations
IN July 2023, the Victorian Department of Health commissioned an Expert Advisory Committee to examine the design and governance of Victoria’s health services system. Over 10 months, they explored many of the challenges experienced by patients, communities and our health workforce within the system. The committee have now developed the Health Services Plan which provides […]
Two Yea junior teams into the netball grand finals
Under 15 Yea Tigers 29 defeated Broadford Roos 25 by Joanne Madden THE under 15 Tigers headed into the first-round qualifying final having secured second spot on the ladder. Unfortunately percentage prevented them from achieving the minor premiership. The Tigers had lost twice earlier in the year against the Roos but when the full team […]
Alexandra defeat Yarra Junction in all but one category
Football Reserves Alexandra 18.8 – 116 defeated Yarra Junction 2.4 – 16 ALEXANDRA returned to Rebel Park and hosted Yarra Junction last Saturday for round 17 of the Outer East League 2024 division one season. The reserves welcoming Mitchell McDonald for his first game for several seasons. The weather was kind, the ground looking amazing […]
Life Membership for Ruth Hatty
AT the Yea Bowls Club AGM held on Wednesday, July 31, Ruth Hatty of Flowerdale, was awarded a Life Membership in honour of her commitment to the club. Ruth along with her husband, Ken, became members of the Yea Bowls Club in 2001. They had bowled at both Keilor, and on the Gold Coast in […]
Melba Highway: The worst road in the state
THE RACV recently released the results of its My Country Road survey. More than 7000 Victorians providing important data on the safety of regional roads across the state. The worst road in the state for safety was found to be the Melba Highway from Coldstream to Yea. The Melba Highway was followed by Tylden-Woodend Road […]
Kellock Lodge residents enjoy armchair travel to France
ON Wednesday, July 24, the residents of Kellock Lodge enjoyed their major annual armchair travel event, this year to France. Residents and staff put in a mighty effort to transform the main dining room with decorations including the Notre Dame cathedral, a French patisserie, the Arc de Triomphe, and many Eiffel towers. Residents and lifestyle […]
