July 21, 2025
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...
July 19, 2025
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...
July 18, 2025
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...
July 16, 2025
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...
July 14, 2025
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...
July 13, 2025
Motocross actioncomes to Toolleen
THE Central Victorian Motocross Club will hold its next race on Saturday 26 July at Ayletts Road, Toolleen. Entries can be made before...
July 12, 2025
Fire brigade says thank you
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade last week presented the Bendigo Bank with a certificate of appreciation for their generosity in approving a grant for the brigade. The...
July 12, 2025
Proud manager sees teams win gold, silver
TEAM manager for the Australian Pearls basketball team for women with an intellectual impairment, Sally Duncan, recently travelled to Astana, Kazakhstan for the VIBF...
July 11, 2025
A special library for gardeners
HEATHCOTE Library is launching a seed bank to encourage seed sharing, local growing and food security. Everyone is welcome to browse, donate or swap seeds. The...
July 7, 2025
Spreading winter warmth
AS an innovative way to use up leftover yarn from other projects, Heathcote's Chatty Community Crafting group got out their crochet hooks and knitting...
July 5, 2025
Holiday fun at Heathcote library
HEATHCOTE Library has added new items to their sports equipment collection, leaving no excuse for the kids to be bored these school holidays. There are...
July 4, 2025
Reaching for the roof
TESS Holmes is hoping the thermometer tracking her fundraising efforts for R U OK? will reach the At the Bar Fitness roof. Ms Holmes has...
July 4, 2025
Walking in his grandfather’s footsteps
WHEN Tim Day sets out to walk the Kokoda Trail this month, it will be the realisation of a long-held dream. Mr Day will walk...
June 30, 2025
Cooler weather but fires still burn
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade is urging residents to be vigilant over the winter months, especially with open fires and combustion heaters. Over the last 12 months,...
June 28, 2025
An insight into mining careers
STUDENTS from St Augustine's College Kyabram and Creek St Christian College Bendigo visited Costerfield Mine this week to learn about mining careers and see...
June 27, 2025
Get out your glad rags
HEATHCOTE residents are invited to the annual RSL Black Tie Ball to be held on 23 August. It will be the sixth time the Heathcote...
June 24, 2025
Do some dirty deeds with Mudbrick Motley Theatre
REHEARSALS are currently underway for the Mudbrick Motley Theatre production of Dirty Deeds at the Diggings, a colonial melodrama set in the Heathcote Goldfields. Director...
June 23, 2025
Baking their best
STAFF at Heathcote Health held a bake-off last week in support of the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea. The entries were judged on taste, presentation...
June 21, 2025
Course covers caring for wildlife
CARERS from Help for Wildlife, and Wildlife Rescue and Rehab presented a basic wildlife rescue workshop at Heathcote Community House last weekend. Each attendee gained...
June 21, 2025
Practical advice for feeding horses in drought conditions
HORSE owners and carers attended a session at The Barn last weekend to learn about feeding horses in both drought and when the rain...
June 20, 2025
See what the SES is all about
DESPITE lack of attendance at last week's Heathcote SES Information Session, unit controller Darren O'Connor said interested members of the public are free to...
June 16, 2025
Getting active with Zumba
HEATHCOTE Community House holds beginners Zumba classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The classes are facilitated by Tania Biagioni and held at the Senior Citizens...
June 14, 2025
Act now to manage rabbits
THE Victorian Rabbit Action Network, with the support of the City of Greater Bendigo and North Central CMA held a session on managing rabbits...
June 14, 2025
Spirit of showcasing not dampened by weather
DESPITE cold and wet conditions, Heathcote on Show was hailed as a success by local traders. Numbers were down on last year but visitors still...
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