July 13, 2026
Honouring Heathcote’s heritage
HEATHCOTE McIvor Historical Society held a special community meeting last week for the purpose of forming a steering committee for proposed 175th town anniversary...
July 11, 2026
‘Loud, proud, strong and deadly’: NAIDOC Week celebrated
FIRST Nations people, City of Greater Bendigo representatives, Heathcote Health staff and community members gathered at the Barrack Reserve stadium to celebrate NAIDOC Week...
July 10, 2026
The world comes to Heathcote for International Film Festival
SANDRA JAMES More than 100 submissions were received for this year's Heathcote Film Festival. Entries came from all corners of the world and represented a broad...
July 10, 2026
Raising cold hardcash for MND research
STAFF members at Heathcote Primary Health (HPH) braved icy cold conditions last week to participate in a special version of the Ice Bucket Challenge...
July 6, 2026
Who’s who in Heathcote
FOUR local women are working on a project to ensure up-to-date information about community groups and sport and recreational activities is available to the...
July 4, 2026
Celebrating 50 ‘Deadly’ years of NAIDOC Week
ALL are invited to a NAIDOC Week celebration next Tuesday 7 July hosted by Bendigo NAIDOC Week Committee, Heathcote Reconciliation Group, Heathcote Health and...
July 3, 2026
McIvor Creek parkrun a few steps closer
SUNNY skies greeted 50 participants and 20 volunteers at the second McIvor Creek parkrun trial last weekend. The trial was a key step before an...
July 3, 2026
Works aim to boost creek health and flood resilience
IN response to community concerns regarding woody weeds, debris and their potential impact on water flow and flooding, the City of Greater Bendigo is...
June 30, 2026
School holiday activities at library
Wet weather hasn’t dampened the spirits of staff members at Heathcote Library. While outdoor activities have been limited for much of the first...
June 29, 2026
Exchange student to explore Czech Republic
AFTER months of planning, 14-year-old Heathcote student Jason Moore is getting ready to pack his bags for a trip of a lifetime. Moore will spend...
June 27, 2026
Good old-fashioned quality and service
OLD Thyme Grocer will open its doors on Monday selling a range of farm fresh produce and other local products. The venture is a family...
June 26, 2026
$15k raised on Gratitude Day
HEATHCOTE residents packed the RSL Hall last Sunday to show their appreciation for local emergency services and to help raise vital funds. More than $15,000...
June 26, 2026
Rally drivers start their engines
FEELING excited and a little apprehensive, father and son Shitbox Rally duo Ken and Jared Puxley set off for Mildura last Friday for the...
June 25, 2026
A look at Box-Ironbark forests
WHROO Goldfields Conservation Network will present a talk on the ecology of Box-Ironbark forests at the Elderly Citizens Hall tomorrow. Box-Ironbark forests are characteristic of...
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...
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