THE Probus Club of Yea held their July meeting last Thursday, on the exact day date when the Beatles arrived in Melbourne 60 years ago, July 4, 1964. Past president Gary Tuck, an avid Beatles fan, persuaded the club to celebrate the day with a Beatles theme. Nearly every member embraced the fun and dressed […]
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A sports star with many talents
NARBETHONG athlete Lachlan Nicholls has recently been selected to represent Australia as a Uniroo at the FISU Modern Pentathlon University world championships, being held in August in Kaunas Lithuania. Modern Pentathlon is an exciting multi sport consisting of epee fencing, swimming, showjumping, running and shooting. The world championships are featuring an exciting new format of […]
Meeting in support of Alexandra’s hospital
ALEXANDRA and district residents turned out in force to the Hands Off Alexandra Hospital meeting, held at the Alexandra Shire Hall on the morning of Saturday, June 29. The hall was filled to capacity, with some watching on from the foyer or listening in from outside. The meeting was also broadcast on UGFM. Andrew Embling […]
Men’s mental health event in Yea
THE Yea Shire Hall played host to a number of interested locals for Murrindindi Shire Council’s ‘Let’s Talk: A Space for Men’ event last Thursday, June 20. The event included a panel of people well-versed in the field of men’s mental health. Several speakers came from outside the shire for the event, including Tarang Chawla, […]
Tahlia fundraising for cancer research
TAHLIA McLeod, a student at Yea Primary School, is making the effort to grow her hair and then shave it all to raise money for cancer research. Tahlia is nine, and in grade four. Her mother, Angela McLeod, stepped up to the plate to speak about her daughter’s fundraising. Asked about how the idea came […]
Yarck CFA welcomes new captain
YARCK Rural Fire Brigade celebrated their awards presentation event on Saturday, June 1 at the Yarck Hall. The Yarck Brigade has been officially serving the community for 122 Years and Service Awards and Medals were presented to volunteers in recognition of their commitment to the brigade. It has been over 10 years since the last […]
Large protest in support of Yea hospital
OVER 400 people braved the cold to attend the Save the Yea Hospital meeting at the Yea Shire Hall on the morning of Saturday, June 22. The hall filled up very quickly prior to the event, and 70 to 80 people had to stand outside the venue for the duration. One of the people who […]
Auskickers take to the half time ground
THE Yea and Alexandra Auskickers played a game at half time of the Yea Football Netball Club versus Alexandra Football Netball Club Senior match on June 22. Thirty Auskickers participated and Harry Mckay from Carlton Football Club assisted with umpiring. The children absolutely loved the opportunity to play in front of a crowd and hopefully […]
Alexandra hospital meeting this Saturday
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss proposed hospital amalgamations and possible budget cuts is set to be held at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Saturday, June 29 at 9.30am. It’s understood that there is to be a 30 per cent funding cut at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital (YDMH). No word has been received as […]
Community groups benefit from Alexandra Opportunity Shop
THE Alexandra Opportunity Shop recently completed its May contributions to a number of community organisations. The opportunity shop’s support of Kellock Lodge continues to be a focus. However, other organisations regularly benefit and a total of $33,925 was provided. Recipients were Darlingford Nursing Home, which received $15,000 towards the replacement of curtains and purchase of […]
