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LAST-MINUTE REMINDER: if you are available tonight (Thurs.), we would love to see you. Goods, services and cash donations worth about $10,000 have been donated for the Bushfires Fundraiser being held by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge at Freemasons Ivalda, Darebin, at 6.30pm for 7pm on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Some 34 lots will be put to

During her working day, Caroline Ferguson can be heard on major Victorian radio stations, giving reports for the Australian Traffic Network. Out of hours, ‘Ferg’ is stepping the boards, and her latest one-woman show is Dahlin’ It’s the Jeanne Little Show. Caroline’s family is well known throughout the Upper Goulburn, as successful farmers in the

This bloke – Syd Savage – is pretty special to our family. So we were delighted to hear that Syd was named as Murrindindi Shire’s Senior Citizen of the Year. The award was presented on Australia Day at Eildon by Cr Jackie Ashe. Syd, 79, was recognised for many community service achievements, including his 45

Rob Dolan Wines, of South Warrandyte, is the latest local company to donate goods for a Bushfire Fundraiser being held on Thursday, February 6. Lucie Aperloo and Tayla McKay were on hand to handover the mixed dozen, to be auctioned at the Fundraiser. To attend the free barbecue, use the Trybooking link at this address:

Rotary Club of Alexandra treasurer Ian Gibb (pictured) has announced that the Rotary Club of Alexandra Fire Relief Fund has now exceed $6000. The Club is appreciative of the generous donations from the wider community. Donations may be made through Ian or by direct deposit using the following details: Account Rotary Club of Alexandra BSB

Australia Day was celebrated across the Murrindindi region. Sasha Barrow (Alexandra) was named as Citizen of the Year. Syd Savage was honoured as Senior Citizen of the Year.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Leigh Dunscombe was pleased to receive Deon Scheepers’ Australian citizenship pledge and congratulated our newest resident at the first Australian citizenship ceremony for 2020 held in the Yea Council Chambers this week. Australian citizen Deon Scheepers and is pictured with Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Leigh Dunscombe at the ceremony.

Murrindindi Shire Council CEO Craig Lloyd used his private summer holiday time to study at the Country Music Association of Australian Academy held at Tamworth. At the graduation ceremony, Craig performed an original song co-written with Lachlan Bryan. The performance was captured on video. Go to the 49:00 mark: https://www.facebook.com/CMAAAcademyOfCountryMusic/videos/2811114642260755/?t=3093

Reporter Lexie Jeuniewic (9 News Border North East) filed this report from Alexandra, on the funeral service of Mat Kavanagh.

The Rotary Club of Alexandra has launched a Bush Fire Relief Fund, and started a fundraising drive with its own donation of $4000. Tom Farrell, President,announced that at a special Board meeting that the Rotary Club of Alexandra Bush Fire Relief Fund was opened. Tom said the impact of large fires on communities is only