September 13, 2025
A special brekky for some special men
HEATHCOTE Primary School welcomed fathers, grandfathers and father figures from the school community to a special Father's Day breakfast barbecue last week. Guests enjoyed a...
September 12, 2025
Medical imaging services return to Heathcote Health
HEATHCOTE Health announced the return of on-site X-ray services to the Heathcote community last week, following the departure of Bendigo Radiology on 30 June. The...
September 12, 2025
Winners are grinners
PARTICIPANTS in the recent At the Bar Eight Week Challenge have reported inspiring results in both physical and mental health. The challenge, run by director...
September 8, 2025
Iconic singer beats a track to Shiraz Republic
AUSTRALIAN singer and actor Tim Rogers, supported by Milly Strange, will perform at Shiraz Republic on Friday 24 October. The show is presented by Beat'n...
September 6, 2025
It’s a wrap
MORE than 280 people attended the 13th annual Heathcote International Short Film Festival last weekend and plans are already underway for an even bigger...
September 6, 2025
Bring out your treasures
HEATHCOTE McIvor Historical Society will be hosting monthly Bring a Treasure mornings beginning on the first Wednesday in October. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be...
September 5, 2025
Time to say goodbye
DESPITE wet and windy conditions, Heathcote residents braved the cold to attend a farewell afternoon tea at the library last week. The former library will...
September 2, 2025
Innovation and fun at Elmore Field Days
SHOWCASING the latest in agricultural innovation with hands-on experiences and fun for the whole family, the Elmore Field Days are returning for their sixty-second...
September 1, 2025
Ladies get into golf
SIXTEEN enthusiastic women attended Heathcote Golf Club's first Get into Golf Day last week. The event offered the chance to learn more about the game...
September 1, 2025
Free health checks in the Live Better Van
FREE health checks will be available through Heathcote Health next week. The Medibank Live Better Van will visit Heathcote Health on Thursday 4 September between...
August 31, 2025
Science Week at HPS
FAMILY and friends joined Heathcote Primary School students for a Science Fair recently to celebrate National Science Week. The event was led by STEM teacher...
August 30, 2025
More activities for Wonder Walk
HEATHCOTE Wonder Walk is set to become even more engaging with fresh updates to its content and resources each month. The Wonder Walk is...
August 30, 2025
Supporting NDIS participants and carers
NATIONAL Disability Insurance Scheme participants, carers, families and community members are invited to a free morning tea focussed on disability services in the region. The...
August 30, 2025
Poets and artists unite
ARTISTS and poets from Broadford to Bendigo gathered last Thursday night for the first evening of Poetry to Picture, a joint venture between artists...
August 29, 2025
Favourite characters parade for Book Week
STUDENTS and teachers dressed up for a Book Week parade this week at Holy Rosary Primary School. Dinosaurs and witches, footballers and fairies paraded with...
August 29, 2025
Say farewell to the old library
LOCALS will have to opportunity to say goodbye to the old library this afternoon with an afternoon tea. The library is being relocated as part...
August 29, 2025
Holy Rosary principal confirmed
AFTER filling the role of acting principal for the last six months, Jen Roberts has been officially appointed as Holy Rosary Primary School principal. Ms...
August 27, 2025
Shaping regional growth over 25 years
REGIONAL Cities Victoria (RCV) recently convened a strategic forum at Parliament House to shape a unified vision for Victoria's growth over the next twenty-five...
August 25, 2025
A thank you to drought affected farmers
WITH farmers in central Victoria hit hard by drought conditions, Pyalong Neighbourhood House is seeking donations of non-perishable food items to make up hampers. The...
August 23, 2025
Proposed parkrun to go ahead
DESPITE cold weather and threatening rain, enough volunteers signed up for the Heathcote McIvor Creek Trail parkrun to ensure the proposed event will become...
August 23, 2025
Help name Community Hub
LETTERS have been sent out to residents inviting them to comment on the proposed name for the Heathcote Community Hub. The City of Greater Bendigo...
August 22, 2025
Community supporting community
THREE Heathcote community groups came together last week when Food Share made generous donations to SES Heathcote Unit and the RFDS Community Transport. The $500...
August 16, 2025
Residents uphappy with natural gas switch
HEATHCOTE natural gas users are unhappy with the decision to cut off their supply by the end of next year. Solstice Energy recently announced it...
August 16, 2025
Foundation pupils mark 100 days at school
TWENTY-one foundation students from Heathcote primary School celebrated their first one hundred days at school on the first Friday of term 3. In contrast to...
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