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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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...
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 15, 2025
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...
August 15, 2025
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...
August 11, 2025
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...
August 9, 2025
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...
August 9, 2025
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...
August 9, 2025
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...
August 8, 2025
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...
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