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Large turnout at Limestone community unveiling

Large turnout at Limestone community unveiling The attendees outside the Limestone CFA Fire Station.

MORE than 100 past and present residents and friends of Limestone attended the unveiling of information boards setting out the history of the Limestone Community. Locals observed that this was the largest gathering in Limestone for many decades. The community event was held at the Limestone CFA Fire station on Sunday, March 24. Three information […]

Good Friday Appeal raises much-needed funds

Good Friday Appeal raises much-needed funds Members of the Alexandra SES collecting for the Good Friday Appeal on Thursday, March 28.

ORGANISER Lochie Lake has advised that the Alexandra-Eildon district raised a fantastic $19,557.60 for the Good Friday appeal. Well done to the collectors, organisers, and those who made a donation to this very worthy cause. The money will help the Royal Children’s Hospital to continue to provide fantastic care for sick and injured children. On […]

New CEO for Menzies Support Services

New CEO for Menzies Support Services Karina Hogan - Menzies CEO

AFTER an extensive search, the Dame Pattie Menzies Centre Inc Committee of Management has announced that Karina Hogan has been appointed to the role of CEO of Menzies Support Services. Karina brings over 25 years of experience in the community service and disability sectors, with the last nine years in the role as general manager […]

Crime increases in the Murrindindi Shire

Crime increases in the Murrindindi Shire Crime increases in the Murrindindi Shire

THE latest crime data from Crimes Statistics Agency has recently been released for the year ending December 2023. In Victoria a total of 523,523 criminal offences were recorded, representing an increase of 40,351 offences or 8.4 per cent from 2022. Murrindindi Shire hasn’t had great results when it comes to criminal incidents. There was a […]

What the flake is happening at Lake Mountain?

What the flake is happening at Lake Mountain? lake Mountain

IN the last year, Murrindindi Shire has been economically impacted by the decision to end native timber harvesting and the upcoming closure of VicForests. A further challenge may soon impact the area, with changes coming to the operations of Lake Mountain. The changes, which were outlined in last week’s edition, include an additional fee of […]

Homewood CFA celebrates 113 years

Homewood CFA celebrates 113 years three members of Homewood CFA

Image: The three members who received their 60 plus awards. Barry Purvis, Geoffrey Oliver and Michael Coonan. THE Homewood community and friends celebrated a night of history, fellowship and celebration at their first Homewood Progressive Dinner since COVID-19. This main fundraiser for the Homewood CFA and hall commenced in 1970 as an annual event attracting […]

Memorable experience for rising Aquathlon star

Memorable experience for rising Aquathlon star Year Six student, Koa represented Victoria at Aquathlon

Image: Swimming in the ocean was something Koa had to build herself up to do, but she overcame her worries after a few practice swims. THE St Mary’s community are so proud of the sporting achievements of their Year Six student, Koa. Koa has recently represented Victoria in the Aquathlon event, and the following written […]

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