kilometres distant for periods. Major fires have impacted Alexandra over the years with 1939 and 1969 also being especially disastrous for the area. Alexandra today Many tourists pass through this town on their way to Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne and Lake Eildon. Fraser Camping Area bordering Lake Eildon within Lake Eildon National Park attracts many visitors to the area. To the south of Alexandra, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, near Marysville, also attracts many day trippers to the mountain, especially during the winter snow. Cathedral Range State Park, near Taggerty, south of Alexandra is also a popular location for hiking and camping. The Great Victorian Rail Trail branches to Alexandra and is popular. The town of Alexandra contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and an annual Truck, Ute & Rod Show in June on the Queen's Birthday long weekend. An annual Christmas Tree Festival is held in December and in July 2015 Alexandra conducted its first Beanie Festival, which is now also an annual event. Climate Alexandra's climate is characteristic of central Victoria, with a pronounced 'Mediterranean' rainfall pattern. Summer heat is usually short-lived due to frequent cold fronts and cool changes off the Southern Ocean, evident by its strikingly low minimum temperatures. Local radio Local Community Radio station 3UGE (UGFM- Radio Murrindindi ) is based in Alexandra. After many years of providing support to the local community during emergencies, UGFM became the first community station in Australia to be given official Emergency Broadcaster status. UGFM - Radio Murrindindi broadcasts across the Murrindindi Shire from four studios located at Alexandra, Marysville, Kinglake and Yea, and transmitters located at Alexandra & Lake Eildon on 106.9FM, Marysville & Lake Mountain on 98.5FM, Yea & Highlands on 88.9FM and Flowerdale on 98.9FM. Currently, UGFM employs an intern from La Trobe University on Friday mornings from 9-12. The station has a large listening base throughout the Murrindindi Shire which is big and diverse in area. UGFM was formed during 1993 and commenced broadcasts a year later. ............................ Vision Alexandra 87.6 FM began broadcasting in Alexandra on 24 February 2018. This relay station is operated by Vision Christian