February 17, 2023
Dementia village plans cancelled
THE planned Heathcote dementia village, Gilbruk Place, will not go ahead. Advance Heathcote president Peter Maine said the Heathcote dementia village working party, along with...
February 11, 2023
Little libraries provide books for all
STREET libraries are springing up everywhere and Heathcote is no exception. They’re part of a worldwide grassroots movement that seeks to help share the joy...
February 10, 2023
Expo aims to support local flood recovery
EVERYONE is welcome at the Heathcote Flood Recovery Expo on Saturday, 25 February at Barrack Reserve, Heathcote. Clinical psychologist and natural disaster and emergency recovery...
February 10, 2023
New building a hit at Tooby PS
STAFF and students at Tooborac Primary School are now enjoying their new learning spaces. Builders were still putting the finishing touches in place over the...
February 10, 2023
Saint’s sign up day a success
DESPITE the chilly weather, young players flocked to Heathcote Football Netball Club’s recent junior registration day. There was an enthusiastic turn-out for the junior clinics...
February 4, 2023
Memories of arrival wanted for 170th
HEATHCOTE turns one-hundred and seventy this year and the community is being invited to share stories about how their family came to the district. Elizabeth...
February 4, 2023
Connemara ponies reach new heights
A LIFELONG love of Connemara ponies has blossomed into a full-scale breeding program for Frank Hill at his Derrinal homestead. His first pony, Captain, was...
February 3, 2023
Saints roll up for rebrand
HEATHCOTE bowlers are sporting a new name and a new look to go with it. The Heathcote Bowling Club has recently rebranded as the Heathcote...
February 3, 2023
Superchallenge a huge success
THE Dennis Gleeson MND Superchallenge hit a milestone on Australia Day. Co-organiser and Never Give Up Group member Peter Cunningham said the first MND fundraiser...
February 3, 2023
Barfold burn-off turns to blaze
FIREFIGHTERS from 22 central Victorian brigades battled a 20-hectare grassfire on Morgans Road at Barfold on Australia Day afternoon. A CFA spokesperson said the blaze...
February 3, 2023
Teddy bear picnic a big hit
THE Heathcote and Surrounds All Ages Activities Committee are celebrating the success of their recent teddy bears’ picnic. Committee spokesperson Ruth Austin said they visited...
January 29, 2023
Wartime lessons lead to understanding
When Arthur Tranter left his wife and small daughter in Heathcote in 1941, he had no idea if he would ever see them again. It...
January 28, 2023
Group brews up keen wordsmiths
WHEN Pizzabox Poets co-founder Dave Munro took to the stage to perform at an open mic session at Palling Bros Brewery at Heathcote in...
January 28, 2023
Entries open for O’Keefe Challenge
IT’S time to put your training gear on and get ready for this year’s O’Keefe Challenge. The O’Keefe rail trail will fill with runners on...
January 27, 2023
Small school gets new leader
TOOBORAC Primary School’s new principal, Nick Williamson, says he wants everyone to feel welcome. “People should be able to walk through that gate and feel...
January 27, 2023
School’s back in, almost!
WHILE Heathcote’s kids were still firmly in holiday mode last week, teachers at Heathcote Primary School went back into the classroom to prepare for...
January 25, 2023
Award for access on court
FOR Sally Duncan, her Medal of the Order of Australia is an acknowledgement of everything she’s been taught from an early age. “It’s about doing...
January 23, 2023
Park get together a celebration of a nation
EVERYONE is welcome at the Picnic in the Park at Barrack Reserve on Australia Day. Free ice cream, a petting zoo and musical entertainment are...
January 21, 2023
Beer and art: a winning combination
THERE'S much more to Palling Bros brewery than award-winning craft beer, it’s also a vibrant arts hub. Since the doors opened in June 2018, the...
January 20, 2023
New directory keeps community connected
THE new Heathcote Community Directory has been launched and it’s aiming to be a one stop shop for information on a wide range of...
January 20, 2023
Picnic time for teddy bears
IF you go down to Barrack Reserve on Saturday, 28 January, you’re sure of a big surprise. The recently formed Heathcote and Surrounds All Ages...
January 20, 2023
Euroa electoral office now open
THE office of newly elected Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is now open at 25 Bridge Steet in Benalla. Ms Cleeland said the office would...
January 20, 2023
On a roll to help beat motor neurone disease
BOWLERS will be rolling in from far and wide for the Dennis Gleeson MND Superchallenge fundraiser this Australia Day at Heathcote Bowling Club. World Bowls...
January 20, 2023
Art inspired by nature
EMERGING artist Jessie Bleakley doesn’t shy from a challenge. Last year she completed her RMIT bachelor of fine arts at home while pregnant and with...
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