July 14, 2024
Farewell, Wally!
FOUR years after his first visit to their property, Wally the wallaby was farewelled by John Robertson and Bron Jones last week. Locals have followed...
July 13, 2024
Gaze at the stars through clear skies
STARGAZERS in Heathcote had a close-up view of stars, planets, meteors and satellites last week at the skate park thanks to Norm Matyson. Mr Matyson...
July 12, 2024
Increased hours for more support
SERVICES Australia Agent hours at Heathcote Community House were increased last week enabling more support for residents. Agents give Services Australia customers a place to...
July 12, 2024
Arts grant to foster local acting talent
MUDBRICK Motley Theatre has received a SPROUT Arts Grant through City of Greater Bendigo Creative Communities program. The $500 grant will assist with advertising, lighting,...
July 9, 2024
Origami for social housing
HEATHCOTE Community House is supporting the Victorian Homelessness Network's campaign Houses at Parliament to highlight the town's need for social housing. Aiming to raise awareness...
July 8, 2024
Survey highlights room for improvement
MITCHELL Shire CEO Brett Luxford has responded recent community satisfaction survey results. Mr Luxford thanked everyone who participated in the 2024 survey. "Your input is essential...
July 7, 2024
Setting dreams in motion
PARTICPANTS at a Vision Board workshop held at Heathcote Community House last weekend are looking forward to the future after setting their dreams in...
July 6, 2024
Not rolling up her yarn yet
COURTHOUSE Crafts' longest-serving volunteer, Elaine Gillson, is stepping back after thirty years but doesn't plan to stop knitting. One of four founding members and a...
July 5, 2024
Librarian leaves with heart full of memories
STAFF and patrons gathered for afternoon tea at Heathcote Library last Friday to say goodbye to librarian Lynne Fouracre who is retiring after more-than...
July 5, 2024
Rail Trail Plan welcomed
FOLLOWING community consultation, City of Greater Bendigo has adopted a plan for ongoing development, management and promotion of the O'Keefe Rail Trail. The trail runs...
July 5, 2024
Prize for young sheep handler
HANDLING sheep is a family affair for Ava Harris. Her father Alan is a third-generation farmer who operates Koole Vale Merino Stud with his wife...
July 5, 2024
Skills to keep lake users safe
VOLUNTEERS from VF5 Eppalock Coast Guard joined with VF11 Lake Hume Coast Guard last weekend for a joint training exercise. Held on Lake Eppalock, it...
June 30, 2024
Crafting for fun and great causes
CREATING everything from hats for premature babies and vests for penguins, to quilts and decorated bras, the Heathcote Craft Group has been meeting every...
June 29, 2024
CFA to install smoke alarms for at risk residents
THE CFA has announced the Smoke Alarm Installation program for rural and regional Victoria, providing at risk residents with free smoke alarms. The program also...
June 28, 2024
Town up for top tourism award
HEATHCOTE has been named as one of seventeen finalists in the 2024 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Winners of the awards will be announced...
June 28, 2024
Leading Lion confident of support
THE Lions Club of Heathcote held their annual changeover dinner last Friday at Heathcote Bowling Club. More than 40 people attended, including members, guests and...
June 22, 2024
Film fest attracts global interest
PREPARATIONS for the 2024 Heathcote International Film Festival are underway. The committee met recently to discuss entries. "We are very pleased with the number of submissions...
June 21, 2024
Prepared for cardiac emergencies
HEATHCOTE is safer in case of cardiac arrest, with a new publicly accessible AED to be installed at the Heathcote Community House. The automated external...
June 21, 2024
Dress up to have a ball
HEATHCOTE RSL Sub-Branch Inc committee is busy preparing for the sixth annual Black Tie Ball. It will be held on Saturday 10 August starting at...
June 21, 2024
A lift and a laugh make a difference
ROYAL Flying Doctor Service Community Transport volunteer Mark Jeavons was moved to tears at the end of one of his first shifts. He had just...
June 16, 2024
Moving and grooving
HEATHCOTE Community House, Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Capture Your Essence are inviting children aged three-to-five and six-to-twelve to try yoga. The Move, Groove and Stretch...
June 16, 2024
A great start for junior footballers
AFTER recent Auskick cancellations due to bad weather, children ranging in ages from five to twelve enjoyed fun in the sun last week. The sessions...
June 15, 2024
Every picture tells a story
ARTIST John Daniels has been a prolific painter since retiring and is currently exhibiting some of his work at the Heathcote Winery Gallery. Daniels moved...
June 14, 2024
Free, accessible ways to be active
TWO activations aimed at encouraging incidental and affordable physical activity in Heathcote were launched last week. The Heathcote Wonderwalk and Active Heathcote booklet were launched...
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