June 23, 2023
Heathcote Lions helping others
The recent Heathcote Lions annual changeover dinner celebrated a year of achievements and more than five decades of co-ordinating the local collection for the...
June 23, 2023
Help for those who need it most
THE municipal Building Resilience in a City in a Forest project is seeking to keep residents and visitors safe in emergency situations. Heathcote Community House’s...
June 23, 2023
Local lifeguards sought for summer
OPERATORS of the Heathcote Swimming Pool, Belgravia Leisure are currently recruiting lifeguards to work during the 2023/24 season. Applicants must be at least 16 years...
June 17, 2023
Heathcote in the 1960s
HEATHCOTE underwent many changes in the 1960s. The construction of Lake Eppalock saw a steady influx of campers who came to sail, fish, swim, and...
June 16, 2023
Heathcote on Show draws a crowd
THE district was abuzz over the recent King’s Birthday weekend as Heathcote on Show gave everyone an opportunity to experience some of the region’s...
June 16, 2023
Olive pickle or press success
APULIA Grove gave visitors to this year’s Heathcote on Show a chance to pick their own olives and either learn how to dry pickle...
June 16, 2023
Food group aims to help those in need
HEATHCOTE Food Share has been providing food relief across the district for more than seven years. HFS president Glen Cullimore said groceries were given to...
June 16, 2023
Sharing the load over a coffee
Different Journeys is hosting its inaugural monthly carers’ cuppa at Gaffney’s Bakery this Monday. Carers of people with autism, or who are neurodivergent themselves, are...
June 16, 2023
Just like mum used to make
THIS week there’s an opportunity to take a culinary trip down memory lane at Heathcote Library. The Memory Place: kitchens and cooking event aims to...
June 10, 2023
Heathcote in the 1950s
AS Heathcote entered the 1950s, the McIvor Times turned its attention to local matters. Major public works projects, which resulted in the new RSL hall...
June 9, 2023
Heathcote up for gold in tourism awards
AFTER a bronze award last year, Heathcote has again made the cut as one of four finalists in the 2023 TAC Top Small Tourism...
June 9, 2023
War memorial to get overhaul
The Tooborac War Memorial is now a step closer to a facelift thanks to the dedicated efforts of several community volunteers. A $10,000 grant from...
June 9, 2023
Nightmoves revved up and ready to roar
NISSAN Nightmoves is back in town on Saturday 17 June and the event will see rally teams pit their skills against the challenges of...
June 8, 2023
Showcasing the best of Heathcote
THIS King's Birthday long weekend Heathcote on Show is inviting visitors to the district to “explore, taste and enjoy.” Attendees from near and far can...
June 8, 2023
Five things you can’t miss at Heathcote on Show
Apulia Olives This family-run, off-grid, permaculture-inspired mixed farm is offering visitors the chance to pick their own olives. Learn how to pickle them via natural fermentation,...
June 3, 2023
Heathcote in the 1940s
HEATHCOTE entered the 1940s under the cloud of the Second World War with many of its residents serving overseas or elsewhere in Australia. Closer to...
June 3, 2023
Wine and dine as Heathcote goes on show
FOUR of the region’s wineries are holding special events as part of their Heathcote on Show offerings on the upcoming King’s Birthday weekend. On the...
June 2, 2023
Food relief helps feed growing need
THE Heathcote Community House food relief meal program is seeking to provide much-needed respite for cash-strapped locals. Executive officer Vicki Forde said the effort began...
June 2, 2023
Little ones enjoy big morning tea!
LAST week Jenny’s Early Learning Centre in Heathcote played host to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council. Organiser and staff member...
June 2, 2023
Exhibit shows off home and beyond
IMAGES of Africa, Mallacoota, the Heathcote region, and more feature in a new exhibition at Heathcote Winery. Works by local photographers Eugene Dopheide, Glynn Murfitt,...
May 27, 2023
Heathcote in the 1930s
THE 1930s saw the rise of fascism in Europe as countries struggled with a global economic depression and the longer-term repercussions of the First...
May 26, 2023
New local top cop ready to strengthen ties
ACTING Sergeant Holly Lembke is keen to connect with the wider Heathcote community. She has now been based in the town for five weeks and...
May 26, 2023
No funds for civic upgrade
HEATHCOTE’S Civic Precinct project is now on the backburner after failing to attract funding in the City of Greater Bendigo 2023/24 budget. The project would...
May 26, 2023
Heathcote region to put best foot forward
HEATHCOTE on Show will once again bring wine tasting, gourmet food and music to more than twenty-five venues across the region during the upcoming...
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