ONE of the key players in Yea’s public ‘Hands off our hospital’ campaign, Jan Beer spoke about the potential hospital amalgamations and how troubling they could be for the local community. “If they’re amalgamating, it’s not just Yea hospital, it’s all the country hospitals that are being amalgamated, this is what they’re proposing up at […]
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Great turnout at the Alexandra, Ute and Rod Show
THE Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show had another successful weekend this year, with large turnout and a positive atmosphere. Organiser Andrew Embling gave a brief run-down of the weekend, saying that he thought the crowds were a record for the show and that it had been a big success in all aspects. “We reckon […]
Merton cricketers celebrate
MERTON cricketers celebrated the top performers for the season last Friday night, with the club’s young players featuring in the awards led by James Benton winning the club championship by three points from his dad Luke Benton and Henry Berriman third. Club president Burnie Cummins won the Tom Jones memorial trophy which was presented to […]
President’s Day at Yea Bowls Club
THE annual President’s Cup was played at the Yea Bowls Club on Saturday June 1. Although it was officially the first day of winter, the sun was shining, creating a bright atmosphere for the playing of this event, which the president, Leif Elenius, introduced four years ago. Sixteen players filled the ranks with four games […]
Ebony jumping for gold
EBONY Ockwell from Yea High School has recently been offered a place for herself and her horse Diesel on the team to represent Victoria at the Equestrian Australian Interschool Championships for Show Jumping. Throughout the year she has been competing in many interschools, competing under the Yea High School banner as an individual. She has […]
Yea to get a new kindergarten
THE Victorian Government is giving more Victorian children the best start in life, with five brand-new modular kindergartens set to open across the state next year, including one in Yea, to meet increasing demand in growing communities. Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes announced that the Yea Primary School Kindergarten (interim name) is set to […]
Murrindindi Community Food Share program
FOUNDATION Murrindindi opened its Murrindindi Community Food Share program on Thursday, May 2. At the inaugural event, the program distributed 240kg of free food to the local community, and an additional 30kg to community organisations for further distribution. The Murrindindi Community Food Share program aims to provide essential food supplies to individuals and families in […]
A night to celebrate our wonderful volunteers
ON Saturday, May 25, Murrindindi Shire Council hosted the 2024 Community Awards presentation night. Community Awards were presented in four categories, Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Senior Volunteer of the Year and Community Group or Initiative of the Year. Mayor Damien Gallagher emceed the evening and presented the awards. Mayor Gallagher […]
Winter in Alex means beanies, wood and food
THE foggy morning didn’t stop locals and visitors from seeing what was on offer around Alexandra over the weekend. On Saturday morning, the annual Community Wood Auction hit off with plenty of trailers and other goods to keep you warm for winter. The Wood Auction funds went to the following local organisations, Lucy Wilson a […]
Yea junior football and netball report
Netball Under 11 Broadford vs Yea by Jo Madden THE Yea Junior Football Netball Club’s under 11 division two players headed to Broadford last week, a lovely early one at 9.30am. Sun was shining and the junior Tigers were ready to go. It was another fabulous example from these players of sportsmanship, listening to their […]
