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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Helpers thanked on special day

HEATHCOTE Health recently rewarded its volunteers with a morning tea to celebrate National Volunteers Week. Volunteer co-ordinator Michelle Chapman said all helpers made a positive...

Palling Bros gets another gong

hArt of Mitchell entries close soon

ENTRIES for the hArt of Mitchell 2023 close at 5pm this Sunday, 28 May. This exhibition showcases the work of artists aged 12 and over...

Heathcote in the 1920s

HEATHCOTE’S horizons expanded in the 1920s as film screenings became a regular feature on the town calendar, providing education and entertainment for all. In 1925,...

Allan Border’s maiden blend

FORMER Australian test captain Allan Border has put his name to his first blend, the Maiden Tonne Shiraz, produced in collaboration with Heathcote’s Sanguine...

New courts a winner at Pyalong

PYALONG’S new tennis and netball facilities were officially opened last week by the State Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, after a major upgrade. The...