An afternoon of murder and intrigue
HEATHCOTE Hall, aka Heathcote Bowling Club, was the scene of intriguing mysteries recently when the Community House hosted a Murder Mystery afternoon tea. The event...
A boost for wine tourism in Heathcote
WINE tourism in Heathcote has been given a boost through the latest round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program. Wild Duck Creek...
Land acquired for new emergency services hub
HEATHCOTE'S new Emergency Services Hub has moved a step closer to fruition after Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes visited...
Something for everyone at Smiles Day
THE annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day is back on at Barrack Reserve tomorrow from 11am to 2pm. Event organisers aim to encourage the community to...
Free fun to make the family smile
THE Annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day event will be held at Barrack Reserve on Saturday 23 November from 11am to 2pm. Community Smiles Day, a...
Support and dedication bring results
NINE-year-old Holy Rosary student Trey Hicks has won second place in the Victorian Junior Motocross Northern Region Championships. Trey has been riding since he was...
A lesson in fire safety
CFA members attended Heathcote Primary School last week for a bonfire and a fun and practical lesson in fire safety. Principal Carolyn Crowther hopes the...
Recognising the ultimate sacrifice
VETERANS, families and all age groups gathered at the Heathcote RSL Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony on Monday. Sub-branch president Miles Humphrey said...
Veteran vehicles visit historic Heathcote
MEMBERS of the Veteran Car Club of Victoria came to Heathcote on Saturday to visit the historical society museum and gaol. Forty-five pre-1918 cars, motorbikes...
Honours for Heathcote Taekwondo coaches
THREE members of Heathcote Taekwondo Club were presented with new belts and certificates last week after achieving an extra dan on their black belts. Grand...
Christmas fundraiser for animal rescue
COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS band the Gami Gami Devils will return to Palling Bros Brewery on 14 December for a Christmas gig to raise funds for Loki's...
Togetherness a recipe for a long marriage
JAN and Tom Rowe have rarely spent any time apart since their marriage on 10 October 1964. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last...
Happy families embrace Halloween
AFTER another successful Halloween Trunk or Treat night last week, the All Ages Activities Committee are already planning for 2025. High Street was filled with...
Learning about fire safety
HEATHCOTE residents took the opportunity to meet with local brigade members at the CFA Open Day last Saturday. A Fire Safety Essentials session was conducted...
A blooming good weekend
IDEAL weather conditions last Saturday saw four Heathcote gardens open to raise funds for the SES. The gardens ranged in ages from two-years-old to 90-years-old....
The show’s a winner for all ages
IDEAL weather conditions saw another successful Heathcote Show on Cup Day earlier this week. Crowd numbers were up and there were attractions to suit all...
It’s never too late to train your brain
HEATHCOTE Library will host Brain Training Games in a fun session next Thursday from 10am to 11am. Participants will test their memories and tease their...
Ag shows in the blood
SIXTH generation show woman Ellana Miller has been attending agricultural shows for as long as she can remember. The popular grade 6 student will have...
The show’s on for young and old!
THERE will be something for everyone in the family at this year's Heathcote Show. The show will be held on Melbourne Cup Day at the...
Friendly rivalry a winner
GRADE five and six students from Holy Rosary joined Heathcote Primary School students in a friendly netball match last month. The planning was all done...
Heathcote praised for compassion and care
THE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton's heart attack at Mitre 10 recently. His daughter Sarah Manton...
Long-serving SES member awarded inaugural Life Membership
THE inaugural Heathcote SES Unit Life Membership was awarded to Steve Johnson last Sunday. Three other unit members were also recognised for their long service...
A blooming good weekend
THREE very different gardens owned by members of the Australian Plant Society Heathcote (APSH) opened to the public last weekend. All proceeds from the day...
Open gardens bring large crowds
HEAVY rain last Friday cleared to sunny skies for the Redesdale Open Gardens event over the weekend. Three local gardens were open to the public...