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Newlywed wins major prize in MND raffle

WINNING the major prize in Never Give Up Group’s final MND Superchallenge couldn’t have come at a better time for Chris Toifl. The lucky recipant...

Appeal for witnesses

HEATHCOTE Police are calling for witnesses after a number of reports of vehicles doing burnouts at Redesdale. Officer in charge at Heathcote Police Station, Sergeant...

Fundraiser backs Legacy

SANDRA JAMES HEATHCOTE residents have again been praised for their generous community support. Heathcote Post Office licensees Rhonda and Bryan Linnell recently presented Major Michael Caroll...

Storm cash available

RESIDENTS impacted by recent storms are being encouraged by a local MP to apply for newly announced emergency relief payments.

Payments are now available for...

Nomination for first aid crusader

MIA MIA resident Grace Larson is one of four Victorian women finalists in the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. The award celebrates Australia’s rural women...

Near miss prompts renewed school crossing calls

MEMBER for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has said she’s planning to visit Heathcote in the coming weeks to talk with schools, parents and officers from...

Harvest fest to serve up tasty day out

FREE music and entertainment for all will be a feature at this year’s Heathcote Harvest Festival. The event will be held at Barrack Reserve at...

Input vital for health service’s future

STAFF at Heathcote Health is seeking community input for their 2024-27 strategic planning. Claire Edwards, director of TAG Health, a consulting company specialising in strategic,...

Residents step up for new walking group

ENTHUSIASTIC walkers gathered for the first Walking for Beginners group last Friday. The group is a joint initiative by Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Community...

Kids get lessons in fire safety

TWO members of the local fire brigade visited Heathcote Primary School last week to meet with students. As a follow up HPS pupils later visited...

Final reunion for Hayes family

AFTER more than fifty years, the Hayes family of Tooborac will be holding their final family reunion next month. More than 200 family members, from...

Mechanics help veterans shine

MEMBERS of the Veteran Free Riders from Heathcote are looking forward to showing a classic 1981 Honda CM at Show and Shine events in...

Holy Rosary welcomes new local deputy

NEW Holy Rosary Primary School deputy-principal Kate Ruck said she’s enjoying the chance to walk to work. Ms Ruck, a Heathcote local, was formerly literacy...

Fun filled story time sessions return

STORYTIME returns to Heathcote Library today and staff are looking forward to welcoming babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers from 9.30am “We’ve picked our stories, practiced our...

Lessons for life at Girl Guides

Heathcote Brownie Guides will resume on Tuesday with a special pancake night. All girls aged 8-11 are welcome at the Guide Hall from 3.30pm to...

Recycling glasses for a community in need

AN appeal on Facebook for old eyeglasses and sunglasses has received an overwhelming response. Run by Wendy Rigney, who spent six years in Papua New...

A new school era begins

NEW foundation students at both Holy Rosary and Heathcote Primary Schools have settled in well and are eager to learn according to their new...

Residents out in force for Australia Day celebration

HUNDREDS of Heathcote residents attended the free Australia Day celebration at Barrack Reserve as part of an event was hosted by Heathcote RSL Sub-Branch. “It...

RSL mural comes to life

HEATHCOTE residents have been closely following the progress of a mural on the wall of the RSL hall. Artist, Shawn Lu, was commissioned by Heathcote...

Shire awards recognise efforts

NEW citizens were welcomed, and Mitchell Shire Community Award recipients announced at a ceremony held at Wallan Neighbourhood House on Australia Day. Mayor Cr Louise...

School’s out at Tooborac Primary

WITH no new enrolments for 2024, Tooborac Primary School will not operate this year. The decision comes after last year saw refurbishments, a new principal,...

Bakery a favourite with the RFDS

SEGAFREDO’S Bakery has been named as one of the top six country bakeries by the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria. Flying Doctor staff and volunteers...

Taekwondo club celebrates 30 years

PAST students and instructors joined with current members to celebrate Heathcote Taekwondo Club’s thirtieth birthday last Saturday. Also attending was Grand Master Jack Rozinszky who...

New way to play on offer

BENDIGO Community Health Service is expanding its smalltalk program in 2024 to include free weekly playgroup sessions at Heathcote. The supported playgroup sessions will be...