June 20, 2026
Craft group celebrates Marion’s 90th birthday
FORMER Moormbool resident Marion Tattersall recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a party attended by family members and her friends from the Heathcote Craft...
June 20, 2026
Five-year program to build farm resilience
MORE than one hundred people gathered at La Trobe University Bendigo last weekend for the official launch of the Biolinks Alliance Nature on Farms...
June 20, 2026
Grease singalong had groove and meaning
FIFTY people from Heathcote and the surrounding districts attended the Grease movie singalong experience at Barrack Reserve Hall last weekend. Attendees enjoyed an authentic diner-style...
June 19, 2026
Independent real estate agencies merge
AFTER more than thirty years working as a real estate agent, Anita Connally is retiring. Connallys Real Estate officially closed last week with Todd Property...
June 19, 2026
Soup kitchen to warm locals through winter
HEATHCOTE Soup Kitchen opened its doors last week, welcoming anyone in the community in need of a nourishing meal or some social interaction. The kitchen...
June 17, 2026
Improving safety at footy-netball clubs
IN partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, AFL Victoria has announced financial assistance of up to $5000 for country football clubs to assist with safety upgrades...
June 15, 2026
Help for small businesses
LOCAL businessman Ken McNabb will meet with members of the City of Greater Bendigo's Economic Growth Team later this month to learn more about...
June 13, 2026
Biggest fundraiser on shortest day
AFTER five months of planning, the inaugural Gratitude Day, raising funds for Heathcote SES and CFA is almost here. Coinciding with the Winter Solstice, event...
June 12, 2026
Showing off Heathcote’s best
VISITORS and locals gathered last weekend for Heathcote on Show with more than 20 wineries, local businesses and an art show open. Heathcote Tourism and...
June 12, 2026
Anniversary art show a winner
MORE than 500 people visited the Heathcote Artists 20th Anniversary Art Show over the King's Birthday weekend. Twenty-seven artworks were sold, representing over 20 percent...
June 10, 2026
Working with nature to enhance farm resilience
A landmark event this month will bring farmers and researchers together in Bendigo to learn how nature enhances farm resilience. The Nature on Farms Symposium...
June 8, 2026
Perfect weather to cosy up with a book
AS wintry conditions set in, staff at Heathcote Library are encouraging patrons to join the Warm Winter Read. Back in its fourth year, the campaign...
June 6, 2026
Councillor consultation over coffee
EPPALOCK Ward councillor with the City of Greater Bendigo, Aaron Spong, recently met with residents at The Watering Hole to discuss concerns about the...
June 5, 2026
Heathcote on Show 2026 set to be biggest yet
TWENTY-seven venues have signed up for this year's Heathcote on Show on the King's Birthday weekend. Visitors will be able to enjoy everything from tastings,...
June 5, 2026
Stories, songs and connection at Three Dams Estate
REGIONAL songwriter Glenn Musto will entertain audiences at Three Dams Estate with music, storytelling and heartfelt connection over the King's Birthday long weekend. Central Highlands-based...
June 5, 2026
Camaraderie and craftsmanship
OPEN every Tuesday and Wednesday, Heathcote Men's Shed provides a space where men of all ages can come together, share and learn skills, and...
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...
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