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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...