June 1, 2026
Chainsaw safety for beginners
FOLLOWING on from the recent Heathcote Flood and Emergency Planning workshops, Heathcote Community House will hold a Safe Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws session...
May 30, 2026
Church congregation celebrates a decade
THEY do things differently at the Heathcote Wesleyan Methodist Church, which celebrated 10 years last weekend. There is no church building and for the past...
May 30, 2026
Recognising the ‘life and heart’ of town
HEATHCOTE Community House volunteers gathered at Gaffney's Bakery last week for breakfast to celebrate their efforts to help make the town an even better...
May 29, 2026
Ensuring carers are not alone
CARERS, people living with dementia, families, community members and service providers came together at Reflections at Eppalock this week for the Dementia Alliance Caring...
May 29, 2026
Volunteers – the lifeblood of the community
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service thanked community drivers during National Volunteer Week with a barbecue. The event was shared with Heathcote Health volunteers and the...
May 25, 2026
SES volunteers honoured for their service
FIVE Heathcote VICSES members and their families attended the Regional SES Awards function in Bendigo last weekend. Approximately 150 SES members from the Loddon Valley...
May 23, 2026
A day of support for dementia carers
DEMENTIA Alliance will host the Caring Together Expo next Monday 25 May at Reflections at Eppalock. The expo will bring together carers, people living with...
May 22, 2026
Working towards flood, emergency preparedness
TWENTY-ONE community members attended the third and final Heathcote Flood and Emergency planning workshop at Heathcote Bowls Club recently. City of Greater Bendigo manager climate...
May 22, 2026
20th anniversary show sparks reunion
THREE founding members of the Heathcote Artists group. reunited last week in the lead up to the organisation's 20th Anniversary Art Show on the...
May 21, 2026
Mayor drops into RSL to chat local issues
HEATHCOTE RSL happy hour was visited by City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Thomas Prince last week who met with residents and gave them...
May 19, 2026
A chance to say thank you
MUDBRICK Motley Theatre and Heathcote RSL are joining forces to organise an event to raise funds for Heathcote emergency services, the CFA and SES. Gratitude...
May 18, 2026
Brigade offers smoke alarm assistance, winter tips
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade is reminding residents to check their smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order. Heating is a major cause of fires...
May 16, 2026
Pyalong Op Shop raising funds for Biggest Morning Tea
ALL proceeds from Pyalong Op Shop sales next week will be donated to the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea. The op shop at the house...
May 16, 2026
And the winners are – Yellow House!
STUDENTS from Heathcote and Holy Rosary Primary Schools competed in a House Athletics Carnival at Barrack Reserve recently. Divided into house groups, rather than competing...
May 15, 2026
Post Office operators moving on
AFTER almost nine years at Heathcote Licensed Post Office and Newsagency, licensees Rhonda, Bryan and Tim Linnell have sold the business. New owners, the Kaur...
May 13, 2026
Shield appeal supports those doing it tough
WITH many residents struggling financially due to cost of living pressures, the Salvation Army within the Goldfields region is asking locals to dig deep...
May 10, 2026
Appreciation for the backboneof the hospital
WORLD Support Services Day will be observed next Friday 15 May, providing an opportunity to pay tribute to the people and services providing vital...
May 9, 2026
Giving thanks for our nurses
INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday 12 May. Observed annually on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the day honours the role nurses...
May 8, 2026
Retiring on a high
BRAD Rowe has retired from cricket on a high after coaching Heathcote Cricket A-Reserve to the premiership in the 2025-26 season. Rowe began and ended...
May 4, 2026
Is this your year to volunteer?
AUSTRALIA's annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week, will be marked from 18-24 May. The theme for 2026 is Your Year To Volunteer. The important...
May 2, 2026
Group for gaining mobile phone confidence
U3A Heathcote is offering a new group for anyone wanting to learn more about using mobile phones. Basic Mobile Phone Use for Seniors with convenor...
May 1, 2026
Pick up a piece of fruit with your books
FREE fruit is now available at Heathcote Library thanks to a program run by Bendigo Community Health Services' health promotion team. Library staff are inviting...
May 1, 2026
Heathcote remembers courage and sacrifice
ANZAC Day held extra special meaning for two families in Heathcote this year. Heathcote RSL president Miles Humphrey said it was the best turnout since...
May 1, 2026
Camp, chaotic fun at queer trivia
FOLLOWING a successful Bendigo Pride Festival Queer Trivia Night at the Commercial Hotel recently, the event is set to return in 2027. Frock Hudson hosted...
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