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The DVCA Umpires Association is on the lookout for new members, particularly those who have played the game but have now decided for whatever reason not to continue playing. “In recent years we have been well supported by a number of ex-players who have continued their involvement in the game by joining the DVCA Umpires
Hundreds of people flocked to the Yea History and Heritage Exhibition staged at the Yea Shire Hall at the weekend. Pictured are Tina Gorman and Joan Canning. The exhibition was staged by members of the Yea and District Historical Society. Items included the wedding dresses collection of Val Borrie, militaria displayed by Paul Bannan, vintage
Yea (B-Grade) and Kinglake (C-Grade) won AFL Yarra Ranges netball premierships at Woori Yallock on Saturday. B-Grade: Yea 47 defeated Belgrave 46 in a thrilling one-point victory. The Tigers had been behind at quarter-time (10-12) and half-time (22-26), and there were level scores (36-36) at the last break. Yea goals were scored by Rhiannon Aldous
MIDWEEK PENNANT Round 1. Tuesday, October 10. Alexandra v Yea. Kilmore v Broadford. Seymour v Eildon. Seymour VRI v Wallan. Round 2. Tuesday, October 17. Broaford v Seymour VRI. Eildon v Kilmore. Wallan v Alex-andra. Yea v Seymour. Round 3. Tuesday, October 24. Alexandra v Eildon. Kilmore v Wallan. Seymourv Broadford. Seymour VRI v Yea.
Dane R. Waites reached Kinglake on his run from Perth to Pambula, to raise funds for Autism awareness and mental health with proceeds going to Autism Spectrum Australia, beyondblue and Autism CRC Dane is an award winning athlete with Autism. Dane wants others living with Autism and a mental health condition to see that a
Yea district people are mourning the passing of Anthony Diprose. His funeral was scheduled for 11am on Tuesday, September 19 at All Saints Anglican Church, Moree, 700-kms north-west of Sydney. Anthony and wife Rebecca were operators of Dippers Home Timber and Hardware, winning the organisation’s Store of The Year award after just two years. Anthony
Eildon’s Councillor, Cr Jackie Ashe, is conducting a series of listening posts in the township. “Is there something you’ve been meaning to raise about the Ward, or Council itself with your local Eildon Ward Councillor Jackie Ashe, but haven’t had the chance?” said a press release issued by Murrindindi Shire Council. “Cr Ashe is
Murrindindi Shire Council has closed the Buxton public toilets, and is urging those wanting to ‘spend a penny’ to instead go to Marysville (10 kms away) or Narbethong (14 kms). “A statement from Council said: “Hi there, we’ve had to close the Buxton public toilets for emergency repairs – the whole block is now closed
State Member Danielle Green received disapproval from Wednesday’s public meeting when she took a political approach to questions. She criticised Mayor Cr Ricky Kirkham and Liberal MLC Wendy Lovell. Chairman Ps. Shane Legg had opened the meeting, saying that it was not to be about politics, or a criticism of the new Police Station
A crowd of about 400 people has sent a clear message to the State Labor Government about Whittle-sea Police staff levels. The meeting, held on Wednesday night (Sep. 13) at the Whittlesea Activity Centre, determined to continue pressure on the Andrews Government to maintain or increase staff levels at the Church St station. Superintendent Mick
