General News
9 February, 2026
Truck convoy loaded with donations
A CONVOY of around 50 trucks left Allansford early last Saturday morning, loaded with donated hay and goods, bound for communities impacted by the recent bushfires in the Alexandra region.
The south west drivers, who donated their time and trucks to deliver the goods, were led by organiser Eddie White.
“It was a moving experience to see the appreciation of those who were receiving support after bushfires ravaged the region,” he said.
“Everything went quite well and it was wonderful to see so many people lining the roads on route and, down at Yea, to see all the farmers there.
“It was one of the best parts of it because we asked the farmers to come into the Yea saleyards to guide us out to their farms.
“The farmers all came up and showed how appreciative they were of what we were trying to do, it was nice for them to meet the drivers.”
Mr White said he could not get over the generosity south west Victorians showed, with more than just hay being transported to those in need.
“We took down so much – we had six or seven boxes from the Warrnambool Men’s Shed which went to the Yea Men’s Shed,” he said.
“We had goods donated to foundations, the pony club got 20-30 bales of hay and a lot of horse gear.
“There was a wide range of items donated and it wasn’t only the farmers who received donations – there were people who got gloves, a bag of cat and dog food or a slab of water.”
Mr White said the appreciation of those on the receiving end of the donations was clear.
“It’s moving to see what people from our end were willing to give,” he said.
“It’s even more moving to see it donated.
“What the farmers from down here who donated didn’t get to see was the expressions on the faces of those who received the support. That was the best part of what we’ve done.
“The generosity of the farmers in the south west is just amazing, it’s phenomenal, and that’s just what it is – so the experience has been truly great.”
