August 2, 2024
More accolades for local French restaurant
FINALISTS for this year's Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards were unveiled this week with Chauncy being named in two categories. The restaurant owned by Louis Naepels...
August 2, 2024
Encouraging start for running club
ORGANISERS of the inaugural Heathcote Running Club run were pleased with the number of participants who joined them last Saturday. Participants ran along a five-kilometre...
August 2, 2024
Everyone’s a winner!
AS Australia's best athletes compete against the rest of the world in Paris, residents at Heathcote Health Aged Care are enjoying their own special...
July 28, 2024
A night of hypnotic entertainment
HEATHCOTE Football Netball Club is hosting a comedy hypnotist night for its end-of-season function. The event will follow the last home game against White Hills...
July 28, 2024
Have a cuppa and a chat at craft hub
AFTER a difficult start to the year, Samantha West, proprietor of Paper Creations Paper Craft, has added a new dimension to the business. Cup 'n...
July 27, 2024
Bowls club calls for historic memorabilia
HEATHCOTE Bowling Club will celebrate its one hundred and twentieth anniversary later this year. The committee is seeking any old photos or memorabilia for displays...
July 27, 2024
New life for historic building
REDESDALE Cafe has been restored to its historical beauty and is set to open as Bek's Cafe on Wednesday 7 August. The cafe is a...
July 26, 2024
Spreading warmth this winter
HEATHCOTE Health and Heathcote Community House this week launched the Winter 2024 Coat and Blanket Drive. Community members are being encouraged to donate excess bedding...
July 26, 2024
Up and running
MEMBERS of the newly formed Heathcote Running Club will set off on their inaugural five-kilometre run tomorrow. Runners will start with a stretch and warm-up...
July 24, 2024
Sporting grant eases financial pressure
PYALONG Netball Club was one of four hundred statewide sporting clubs selected for the latest Victorian Sporting Club Grants Program. The $1000 State Government grant...
July 22, 2024
Share in Spring Plains watershed repair
BIOLINKS Alliance are inviting members of the public join them for a day of planting and community at the Spring Plains Watershed Repair Project. The...
July 21, 2024
Parkrun a possibility in Heathcote
HEATHCOTE Health is sponsoring a La Trobe University Occupational Health student project called the Heathcote Parkrun Pilot. The project is supported by Healthy Loddon Campaspe...
July 20, 2024
Slow down, save our wildlife
WILDLIFE carers are calling for drivers to slow down after a high number of injuries to kangaroos, wombats and other animals and birds in...
July 20, 2024
Bust a move, me hearties!
SILVER Star Line Dancers held their annual mid-year social last weekend with a pirate theme. Dancers from Tooborac, Kyneton and Nagambie joined with the Heathcote...
July 19, 2024
Teddies to comfort kids in crisis
AN anonymous resident recently left two bags of colourful knitted Trauma Teddies at Heathcote Community House which will be given to children needing comfort...
July 19, 2024
New life for Tooborac Primary School
AFTER Tooborac Primary School was deemed non-operational this year due to lack of enrolments, six community members formed the Tooborac Primary School Community Action...
July 17, 2024
Learn about RFDS transport
AN Awareness Dinner for RFDS Community Transport will be held at Heathcote Golf Club on Friday 2 August at 6pm. RFDS volunteers Peter Cunningham and...
July 15, 2024
Small steps towards future enrolments
THE Tooborac Community and Primary School have announced that a playgroup will be held at the school starting on Tuesday 16 July. The primary school...
July 15, 2024
Collecting cans for Cambodia
CONNECTING with the sister of an old school friend through Facebook thirteen years ago, led Lauren Day on a life-changing journey. Her school friend, Karen...
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...
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