A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for damaging winds this weekend. They are expecting several cold fronts. The first, in the early hours of Saturday morning, has the bureau expecting winds 50-60km/h, with gusts up to 90km/h, particularly in higher terrain. There will be some thunderstorms around on […]
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Operation Regal this weekend
POLICE will be out in force across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend as part of Operation Regal, a four-day operation targeting high-risk driving behaviour on Victorian roads. The state-wide operation, which runs from 12.01am on Friday, June 11 to 11.59pm Monday, June 14, will run in conjunction with Operation Sentinel, which is currently limiting the […]
New COVID-19 variant discovered
CHIEF Health Officer Brett Sutton said at the Victorian Government press conference on June 4 that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in four cases. The Delta strain is believed to be highly infectious. It is the strain which spread quickly through India and is present in the UK. Although the Delta strain […]
Truck Show moved to September
THE Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show has been moved from its traditional home on the June long weekend, due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 restrictions. Organiser Andrew Embling advised that the show has been moved to September 11 and 12. The main event will be on September 12, with the memorial on September 11. […]
Helicopter
ENJOY the breathtaking views of the High Country on one of Alpine Helicopter Charter’s scenic tours and charter services around the alpine region. Based in Mansfield, you are guaranteed stunning scenery from the moment your flight takes off. Alpine Helicopter Charter has over 20 years of flying experience; in this time individualising the type of […]
East Central District Rifle Association (ECDRA)
ON Saturday, a number the local East Central District Rifle Association (ECDRA) club’s members attended the Open Prize Meeting at the Wellsford Range Bendigo. There were very generous sponsors of high value items for auction, and the outcome for the charity was far from trivial with nearly $10,000 raised. Sister club Nagambie’s president, Craig Weaire […]
Antiques
IF unique and individual is your style, visiting Albury Antiques at their Shepparton store is a must-do for you. Albury Antiques offers a large range of affordable and quality antiques from England, Germany, France and early Australia. Furniture is crafted from timbers including mahogany, cedar oak, blackwood, and walnut. As well China, lamps, clocks and […]
Scout and Community Activity Centre Opens
THE official opening of the new Alexandra Scout and Community Activity Centre was held on Saturday, May 8, under blue skies. Scouts, parents, officials and local residents gathered for the event, held at the front of the hall. The scouts very ably conducted the service, with various members of the group invited to say a […]
Country Women’s Association (CWA)
The Hume Goulburn Group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their Creative Arts Exhibition on Saturday, May 8 at the Yarck Hall, with the judging held on the day prior. The items included handcrafts, cookery, preserves, floral arrangements and fruit and vegetables. Kaye Ashe, president of the Yarch CWA, which hosted the event said […]
Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLWC)
THE Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLWC) moved into their new offices in Alexandra just prior to the pandemic, and while pandemic certainly slowed down their plans, they’re now focused on the future. Matthew Burns, CEO of TLWC, explained that they needed another spot for their organisation and expansion of their operations base for people […]
