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June 30, 2025

Cooler weather but fires still burn

HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade is urging residents to be vigilant over the winter months, especially with open fires and combustion heaters. Over the last 12 months,...

June 28, 2025

An insight into mining careers

STUDENTS from St Augustine's College Kyabram and Creek St Christian College Bendigo visited Costerfield Mine this week to learn about mining careers and see...

June 27, 2025

Get out your glad rags

HEATHCOTE residents are invited to the annual RSL Black Tie Ball to be held on 23 August. It will be the sixth time the Heathcote...

June 24, 2025

Do some dirty deeds with Mudbrick Motley Theatre

REHEARSALS are currently underway for the Mudbrick Motley Theatre production of Dirty Deeds at the Diggings, a colonial melodrama set in the Heathcote Goldfields. Director...

June 23, 2025

Baking their best

STAFF at Heathcote Health held a bake-off last week in support of the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea. The entries were judged on taste, presentation...

June 21, 2025

Practical advice for feeding horses in drought conditions

HORSE owners and carers attended a session at The Barn last weekend to learn about feeding horses in both drought and when the rain...

June 21, 2025

Course covers caring for wildlife

CARERS from Help for Wildlife, and Wildlife Rescue and Rehab presented a basic wildlife rescue workshop at Heathcote Community House last weekend. Each attendee gained...

June 20, 2025

See what the SES is all about

DESPITE lack of attendance at last week's Heathcote SES Information Session, unit controller Darren O'Connor said interested members of the public are free to...

June 16, 2025

Getting active with Zumba

HEATHCOTE Community House holds beginners Zumba classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The classes are facilitated by Tania Biagioni and held at the Senior Citizens...

June 14, 2025

Act now to manage rabbits

THE Victorian Rabbit Action Network, with the support of the City of Greater Bendigo and North Central CMA held a session on managing rabbits...

June 14, 2025

Spirit of showcasing not dampened by weather

DESPITE cold and wet conditions, Heathcote on Show was hailed as a success by local traders. Numbers were down on last year but visitors still...

June 13, 2025

Vote for Heathcote and Bendigo in Top Tourism Town Awards

HEATHCOTE and Bendigo have been shortlisted as category finalists in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards for the fifth year in a row. Bendigo...

June 13, 2025

How to do basic wildlife rescuing

HEATHCOTE Community House will be holding a course in basic wildlife rescue tomorrow. Four experienced wildlife carers will be in attendance. All have a variety of...

June 10, 2025

Feeding horses in drought and after rain

THE Barn Pet Stock and Feed will host a free session on feeding horses in drought and after the rains come next weekend. The session...

June 9, 2025

Film Fest returning in August

PREPATIONS for the thirteenth annual Heathcote Film Festival are in full swing. The committee has received over seventy short film submissions, covering all genres and...

June 8, 2025

Personalise festive decorations

HEATHCOTE Community House is offering an opportunity to prepare for Christmas without that last minute rush. Two Christmas decorating workshops will be held in July. Florist,...

June 7, 2025

Have your say about future active living services

THE 2025 Active Living Census (ALC) has commenced, giving residents a chance to have their say about programs, recreation spaces and services in our...

June 7, 2025

Serving up a night of funny, Faulty dining

AFTER the success of Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles tributes at Heathcote Golf Club two years ago, locals have been looking forward to the...

June 6, 2025

Mad hats and marvellous food

HEATHCOTE Health Aged Care marked the conclusion of the Maggie Beer Foundation Trainer Mentor Program with a Mad Hatter's Tea Party for residents, staff...

June 6, 2025

Ikigai Community Care’s grand opening a heartwarming success

THERE was a buzz of excitement as Ikigai Community Care officially opened its doors last week. Founder and director, Leanne Slee, said she was thrilled...

June 2, 2025

New split system for community house

HEATHCOTE Community House will soon have a new heating and cooling split system for its enclosed outdoor room. The system will be an asset to...

May 31, 2025

Exhibition by local artists

MEMBERS of Heathcote Artists Inc will display of their artwork in the Heathcote Winery Gallery until 30 June. There are 40 works displayed by 14...

May 31, 2025

Public meeting draws results

SIXTY members of the Redesdale community attended a special meeting last week, to discuss the future of Redesdale CFA. Brigade members were pleased with the...

May 31, 2025

Milestone birthday for Heathcote CWA Night Branch

CWA Heathcote Night celebrated its tenth birthday recently with afternoon tea at Heathcote Bowling Club. Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and three founding members, Alison...