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August 1, 2025

Lions Club set to continue

THE induction of two new members at the recent Lions Club Changeover Dinner means the club will be able to continue. Last year, it was...

August 1, 2025

Show is all about participation

MEMBERS of the Chatty Community Crafting Group have started work on their entries for the Heathcote Show to be held on Melbourne Cup Day. They...

July 30, 2025

Capturing the spirit of the bush

AUSTRALIANS are invited to share striking images capturing the strength, resilience and beauty of life on the land for the sixth annual Spirit of...

July 28, 2025

Head back in time to colonial Heathcote

MUDBRICK Motley Theatre director Maree Hingston is urging locals to come along and have some fun at the theatre groups latest production, Dirty Deeds...

July 26, 2025

Junior judge a winner

AFTER finishing in second place in the previous two Victorian Merino State Junior Judging competitions, Ava Harris won first prize at the Australian Sheep...

July 26, 2025

After school art program returns

THE Heathcote Contemporary Art at Community House After School Art program has returned for Term 3. The classes are facilitated by Charley Leader who has...

July 25, 2025

A chance to have a say about council

RESIDENTS will have a chance to speak with City of Greater Bendigo's Cr Aaron Spong about council issues and concerns tomorrow at The Watering...

July 25, 2025

Volunteers needed to support parkrunners

HEALTHY Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Health will hold a Volunteer Sign Up Day at Barrack Reserve for the proposed Heathcote McIvor Creek Trail Parkrun. Attendees...

July 21, 2025

Visual arts exhibition returns

THE talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums will be showcased at the hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts...

July 19, 2025

Runner Tess to take a break… but not for long

AFTER an inspiring half-marathon run last weekend raising $6000 for R U OK?, Tess Holmes is looking forward to a rest. Ms Holmes completed the...

July 18, 2025

Firefighters for the future

EAGER youngsters attended the Heathcote Fire Brigade information day for its cadet firefighting program, Juniors, last weekend. The session was well attended by children of...

July 16, 2025

Grants to help projects grow

ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program which aims to support local projects that make a difference in small...

July 14, 2025

Take a look at Tooby Primary School

TOOBORAC Primary School needs just twelve enrolments for it to operate next year, and will hold a school tour today, Friday 11 July, at...

July 13, 2025

Motocross actioncomes to Toolleen

THE Central Victorian Motocross Club will hold its next race on Saturday 26 July at Ayletts Road, Toolleen. Entries can be made before...

July 12, 2025

Proud manager sees teams win gold, silver

TEAM manager for the Australian Pearls basketball team for women with an intellectual impairment, Sally Duncan, recently travelled to Astana, Kazakhstan for the VIBF...

July 12, 2025

Fire brigade says thank you

HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade last week presented the Bendigo Bank with a certificate of appreciation for their generosity in approving a grant for the brigade. The...

July 11, 2025

A special library for gardeners

HEATHCOTE Library is launching a seed bank to encourage seed sharing, local growing and food security. Everyone is welcome to browse, donate or swap seeds. The...

July 7, 2025

Spreading winter warmth

AS an innovative way to use up leftover yarn from other projects, Heathcote's Chatty Community Crafting group got out their crochet hooks and knitting...

July 5, 2025

Holiday fun at Heathcote library

HEATHCOTE Library has added new items to their sports equipment collection, leaving no excuse for the kids to be bored these school holidays. There are...

July 4, 2025

Reaching for the roof

TESS Holmes is hoping the thermometer tracking her fundraising efforts for R U OK? will reach the At the Bar Fitness roof. Ms Holmes has...

July 4, 2025

Walking in his grandfather’s footsteps

WHEN Tim Day sets out to walk the Kokoda Trail this month, it will be the realisation of a long-held dream. Mr Day will walk...

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...