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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

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...

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 13, 2025

Vote for Heathcote and Bendigo in Top Tourism Town Awards

HEATHCOTE and Bendigo have been shortlisted as category finalists in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards for the fifth year in a row. Bendigo...

June 13, 2025

How to do basic wildlife rescuing

HEATHCOTE Community House will be holding a course in basic wildlife rescue tomorrow. Four experienced wildlife carers will be in attendance. All have a variety of...

June 10, 2025

Feeding horses in drought and after rain

THE Barn Pet Stock and Feed will host a free session on feeding horses in drought and after the rains come next weekend. The session...

June 9, 2025

Film Fest returning in August

PREPATIONS for the thirteenth annual Heathcote Film Festival are in full swing. The committee has received over seventy short film submissions, covering all genres and...

June 8, 2025

Personalise festive decorations

HEATHCOTE Community House is offering an opportunity to prepare for Christmas without that last minute rush. Two Christmas decorating workshops will be held in July. Florist,...

June 7, 2025

Have your say about future active living services

THE 2025 Active Living Census (ALC) has commenced, giving residents a chance to have their say about programs, recreation spaces and services in our...

June 7, 2025

Serving up a night of funny, Faulty dining

AFTER the success of Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles tributes at Heathcote Golf Club two years ago, locals have been looking forward to the...

June 6, 2025

Mad hats and marvellous food

HEATHCOTE Health Aged Care marked the conclusion of the Maggie Beer Foundation Trainer Mentor Program with a Mad Hatter's Tea Party for residents, staff...

June 6, 2025

Ikigai Community Care’s grand opening a heartwarming success

THERE was a buzz of excitement as Ikigai Community Care officially opened its doors last week. Founder and director, Leanne Slee, said she was thrilled...

June 2, 2025

New split system for community house

HEATHCOTE Community House will soon have a new heating and cooling split system for its enclosed outdoor room. The system will be an asset to...

May 31, 2025

Exhibition by local artists

MEMBERS of Heathcote Artists Inc will display of their artwork in the Heathcote Winery Gallery until 30 June. There are 40 works displayed by 14...

May 31, 2025

Public meeting draws results

SIXTY members of the Redesdale community attended a special meeting last week, to discuss the future of Redesdale CFA. Brigade members were pleased with the...

May 31, 2025

Milestone birthday for Heathcote CWA Night Branch

CWA Heathcote Night celebrated its tenth birthday recently with afternoon tea at Heathcote Bowling Club. Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and three founding members, Alison...

May 30, 2025

Indigenous Film Festival tonight

THE Heathcote screening of the Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival will be held tonight in the McIvor Room at the Barrack Reserve Hall. The free...

May 30, 2025

Health service marks Volunteer Week

VOLUNTEERS at Heathcote Health enjoyed afternoon tea with Aged Care residents last week to celebrate Volunteers Week. National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrated the power of...

May 26, 2025

Free microchipping for catsand dogs

BENDIGO Animal Relief Centre (BARC) is offering Heathcote residents the opportunity to have their cats and dogs microchipped for free today. The event will take...

May 24, 2025

Ikigai Community Care: A vision brought to life

IKIGAI Community Care has officially opened the doors to its brand-new community hub. It's a welcoming, inclusive space designed to support people living with disability...

May 23, 2025

Celebrating volunteers

VOLUNTEERS from the Heathcote Community House (HCH) met for breakfast at Gaffney's Bakery this week to celebrate National Volunteer Week. The week is about highlighting...

May 23, 2025

Catching up with old mates

A GROUP of current and former Heathcote residents have been meeting for lunch twice a year for the past 18 years. This week, 36 friends,...

May 19, 2025

Volunteering for SES offers benefits

THE SES Heathcote Unit is recruiting new members to join the team. Becoming a VICSES member is a way to connect with the community and...

May 17, 2025

Pyalong Op Shop sales support Biggest Morning Tea

PYALONG Neighbourhood House has once again registered for the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea. Instead of holding a morning tea event, sales from the Op...