Help make parkrun a reality
VOLUNTEER Sign Up day for the proposed Heathcote McIvor Creek Trail parkrun will be held this Sunday at 1pm at Barrack Reserve. Organisers from Heathcote...
And the winner is…
MICHAEL Boughen had an inkling he might be one of the winners at this month's 2025 TV Week Logie Awards when he was seated...
Bank celebrates 20 years in Heathcote
COMMUNITY Bank Heathcote and District will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their opening with a free community event in September. The opening of the Heathcote...
Keeping furry friends warm
BENDIGO Animal Relief Centre (BARC) is calling for donations of warm bedding for dogs at the shelter. With a larger than usual number of dogs...
Local wines praised for quality
MORE than two hundred and sixty entries were received for the 2025 Interpack Heathcote Wine Show recently. Judging took place at Barrack Reserve and the...
In recognition of artistic talent
MITCHELL Shire Council launched the hArt 25 Exhibition last week with an opening night celebration at Broadford Hall. A series of awards were presented to...
Heathcote tourism set to expand
THE Heathcote Tourism and Development Board met last week at the Heathcote Wine Hub. Members discussed new initiatives in regional tourism. “We met at the Heathcote...
Getting the facts right
AFTER attending a seminar in 2019, retired librarian Kerrie Burn became a volunteer Wikipedia editor. She recently completed a role as Wikimedian-in-residence at the State...
Plushies and PJs for the SES
THE Junior School Council at Heathcote Primary School organised a Plushies and Pyjamas Day to celebrate the end of term two. Students were invited to...
A chance to try golf
HEATHCOTE Golf Club will hold a Get Into Golf Day on Sunday 24 August. It follows the success of similar initiatives at other regional golf...
A non-judgemental space
HEATHCOTE Wellness Centre, incorporating Just Cruising Counselling, opened this week offering a private and confidential service with no judgement. Registered mental health practitioner/counsellor Kylie Ryan...
Lions Club set to continue
THE induction of two new members at the recent Lions Club Changeover Dinner means the club will be able to continue. Last year, it was...
Show is all about participation
MEMBERS of the Chatty Community Crafting Group have started work on their entries for the Heathcote Show to be held on Melbourne Cup Day. They...
Capturing the spirit of the bush
AUSTRALIANS are invited to share striking images capturing the strength, resilience and beauty of life on the land for the sixth annual Spirit of...
Head back in time to colonial Heathcote
MUDBRICK Motley Theatre director Maree Hingston is urging locals to come along and have some fun at the theatre groups latest production, Dirty Deeds...
After school art program returns
THE Heathcote Contemporary Art at Community House After School Art program has returned for Term 3. The classes are facilitated by Charley Leader who has...
Junior judge a winner
AFTER finishing in second place in the previous two Victorian Merino State Junior Judging competitions, Ava Harris won first prize at the Australian Sheep...
Volunteers needed to support parkrunners
HEALTHY Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Health will hold a Volunteer Sign Up Day at Barrack Reserve for the proposed Heathcote McIvor Creek Trail Parkrun. Attendees...
A chance to have a say about council
RESIDENTS will have a chance to speak with City of Greater Bendigo's Cr Aaron Spong about council issues and concerns tomorrow at The Watering...
Visual arts exhibition returns
THE talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums will be showcased at the hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts...
Runner Tess to take a break… but not for long
AFTER an inspiring half-marathon run last weekend raising $6000 for R U OK?, Tess Holmes is looking forward to a rest. Ms Holmes completed the...
Firefighters for the future
EAGER youngsters attended the Heathcote Fire Brigade information day for its cadet firefighting program, Juniors, last weekend. The session was well attended by children of...
Grants to help projects grow
ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program which aims to support local projects that make a difference in small...
Take a look at Tooby Primary School
TOOBORAC Primary School needs just twelve enrolments for it to operate next year, and will hold a school tour today, Friday 11 July, at...