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    Observer

    OBSERVER: Beyond the Baton

    Sunday, July 12, 2026

    Tycho! Beyond the Baton is the remarkable story of a post-war immigrant whose music infiltrated the ears of most Australians.Tommy Tycho became a household name in Australian television as conductor, composer and orchestrator of the music for a wide range of shows, from the Mavis Bramston Show to Number 96, not to mention creating the…

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    Sport

    SPORT: Yea Golf Club results

    After a week of no golf due to the wet conditions it was good to see Yea Golf Club competitions return this past week.Saturday’s Monthly Medal at Yea Golf Club attracted just 11 players, while Wednesday’s smaller field contested a Stroke and Putting event.On Wednesday, Bob Glenister (10) continued his good form to win with…

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    Police News

    MURRINDINDI: Local burglaries – 3 charged

    Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three men in relation to recent burglaries, thefts and criminal damage incidents that occurred across the Murrindindi Shire.Thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools, equipment and copper has been recovered by detectives as a result of executing search warrants in Alexandra, Kinglake West and Marysville.A 36-year-old man from…

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    What's On

    YARRA RANGES: Comedy in the Vines

    Tickets are now on sale for Comedy in the Vines, Australia’s unique festival where stand-up comedy meets world-class wine in the Yarra Valley.Across four days, the event will bring together acclaimed local and international comedians alongside exclusive wine tastings, masterclasses and live music.Merrick Watts, George Lewis (UK), Lano and Woodley, Mel Buttle, Dave Hughes will…

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    Community News

    NATIONAL: Fast-track reforms, says Haines

    Indi MHR Helen Haines has called on the Federal Government to bring its Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation Bill on for a vote when Parliament returns in early August, following Telstra’s nationwide outage.The disruption affected mobile services and limited access to triple zero.The Government introduced the Bill almost eight months ago, but it is yet to…

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    Environment

    MURRINDINDI: $40,000 grant for Yea fossil site project

    A $40,000 grant has been secured from the Federal Government for Murrindindi Shire Council to prepare a Heritage Management Plan for the Yea Flora Fossil Site.The asite, on Limestone Rd, just north of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, is listed on the National Heritage List.It is said to offer a scientific understanding of how and when…

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    Local People

    WHITTLESEA: Epping’s tribute to player Nathan Fitzgerald

    Hundreds of supporters gathered at Epping Football Ground last Saturday (July 17) to salute the life of Nathan Fitzgerald, who died the previous week after an accident in a Reserves game the previous weekend at Lalor.The 27-year-old teacher at Mernda Central College died after a head injury.Last Saturday’s Reserves match between Epping and Heidelberg in…

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