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Alexandra Hotel and Holmesglen at Eildon are finalists at the Victoian Tourism Awards to be held on Thursday, February 3 at the Melbourne Town Hall. Each of the two businesses are in two categories. The Murrindindi businesses!= return to the Awards which have showcased and recognised the state’s leaders in tourism excellence. The Awards encourage
David Dimech (pictured at right) was installed as the Worshipful Master of Alexandra’s Albert Edward Masonic Lodge this week. The special ceremony, and investituture of Lodge officers, was conducted by John Rodgio. the Senior Grand Warden of Freemasons Victoria.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Nagambie on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 20). Emergency services were called to Mullers Rd about 3.20pm after reports a car had crashed into tree and caught fire. Crews arrived but were unable to save the driver of the vehicle. The exact circumstances surrounding the
Wednesday (Jan. 19) saw the fifth round of the Gender Challenge with the Ladies taking all 85 points to take a 65 point lead in the competition. The day was Red Tee day with both Men and Ladies teeing off the red markers. Winner with 43 points was Helen Burnet (54) from second Judi Newman
Strathbogie Shire Council is inviting community members to get together to reflect, respect and acknowledge on Australia Day 2022 (Wed., Jan. 26).. Award ceremonies will be held in five townships on Australia Day – these being Violet Town, Avenel, Nagambie, Euroa and Longwood. Winners of Strathbogie Shire’s Australia Day awards will be announced on the
Riley Thomas is the Murrindindi Shire Young Citizen of the Yeat. The presentation will take place at the Marysville Australia Day ceremony on Wednesday (Jan. 26). “Riley is well respected in the community and by her peers,” said a Council representative. “She is passionate about working with and helping young people in our Shire. “Riley
The Greater Beveridge Community Centre will be closed on Thursday (Jan. 20) due to planned power network maintenance. The electricity provider has advised Mitchell Shire Council that the power will be shut off between 8am and 4pm. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday (Jan. 21).
Margaret Hale is the Murrindindi Shire Senior Citizen of the Year. The presentation will take place at the Kinglake Australia Day ceremony. “Marg is a life-long resident of Kinglake, who has devoted a significant amount of her time to helping, encouraging and supporting people around her,” said a Murrindindi Shire Council statement. “Marg is a
Works are set to recommence shortly at the site of Warburton Water World as the construction industry returns from the Christmas shutdown period The construction of a new car park, drainage, footpath and turning lanes at the site on Woods Point Rd has been delayed due to a mix of weather and pandemic-related factors, says
Garden workshops will be held at Flowerdale Community House on two Saturdays each month from March to August. The sessions, from 11am-12.30pm, will have a small session fee of $5. The workshops will cover the subjects of composting, soil preparation, crop rotation, companion planting, weed identification and management, pest management, rose and druit pruning and
