January 26, 2024
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...
January 26, 2024
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...
January 26, 2024
Group to help put best foot forward
HEATHCOTE Community House is working with Healthy Loddon Campaspe to make walking easier in the town. As part of the effort, a beginners’ walking group...
January 19, 2024
Pool clean-up ahead of schedule
HEATHCOTE Pool is preparing to open ahead of schedule despite last week’s flash flooding which saw McIvor Creek rise to a level that completely...
January 19, 2024
Grand final jumper grand prize for grand finale
AFTER last year’s AFL Grand Final victory, a 2023 Collingwood jumper signed by the players is sure to attract lots of bids in the...
January 19, 2024
Free entertainment for Australia Day
HEATHCOTE RSL Sub-Branch will again present a free Australia Day celebration at Barrack Reserve on 26 January. It will be the fourth time they have...
January 19, 2024
Showing what they’re made of
MORE than fifteen years ago, Heathcote local Peter Miller began making custom trailers and truck bodies for use as carnival alley attractions at shows...
January 12, 2024
Many hands make light work.
DESPITE the heartbreak and frustration caused by the recent extreme weather and subsequent flooding, community spirit in Heathcote has not been diminished. Neighbours and community...
January 12, 2024
Going out on a roll
AFTER eight years, the final MND Superchallenge Bowls event will be held on Australia Day this year at Heathcote Bowling Club, with organisers hoping...
January 12, 2024
Callout for support for local community groups
ADVANCE Heathcote recently held a follow-up session to discuss an action plan to provide support to strengthen and build capacity within the community. It followed...
January 12, 2024
Calls to watch out for wildlife
RECENT flooding and wild weather has seen large numbers of native animals disorientated and displaced. As a result rescue organisations have been busy collecting and...
January 5, 2024
Tuck into Heathcote’s glorious food scene
NO matter what your budget, there is no shortage of food options in Heathcote over the holidays. From casual to gourmet dining, there is something...
January 5, 2024
Summer entertainment for all the family
WITH plenty of attractions and activities to see and do in the Heathcote region over the summer holidays, no one will be able to...
December 29, 2023
So much to do in 2024 (and when you can do it!)
If your New Year resolution is to join a group or learn a new skill, there are plenty of options in Heathcote. From arts, crafts...
December 29, 2023
Volunteers make a welcome contribution
VOLUNTEERS at Heathcote Community House have been busy this year, culminating in a Christmas display on show during the festive season. Throughout 2023, painting and...
December 22, 2023
Santa Claus is ready to roll!
HEATHCOTE CFA members have been busy getting ready to help Santa on his annual lolly run on a fire truck around the streets of...
December 22, 2023
Saved carols a huge success
PERFORMERS didn’t disappoint the huge crowd that gathered for the Lions Club Carols by Candlelight last Saturday at Barrack Reserve. After initial limited response to...
December 22, 2023
The end of an era for primary students
LAST week, grade 6 students from Heathcote Primary and Holy Rosary Primary schools, as well as their teachers and families attended 2023 graduation ceremonies. Holy...
December 22, 2023
Generosity helps those doing it tough
ONCE again, Heathcote residents have opened their hearts and wallets to donate food, toys, and money to families doing it tough this Christmas. Volunteers at...
December 22, 2023
Great grades at taekwondo
FATHER and daughter duo, Daniel and Daphne Warburton, recently attained their black belt grading at the Heathcote Taekwondo Club. At the same time several other...
December 22, 2023
Surprise songs for bakery diners
PATRONS at Gaffney’s Bakery were treated to a surprise performance by the Wandering Minstrels last Sunday. Formerly known as the Heathcote Songbirds, the name was...
December 15, 2023
Now you can get sports gear from the library!
A NEW initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and eliminating barriers to participation in sports activity has been launched at Heathcote Library. As part of the...
December 15, 2023
Response from performers saves carols
LOCALS have rallied to the call for more performers at the Lions Club Community Carols after organisers feared there were not enough acts to...
December 15, 2023
Firefighters recognised for their service
SIX members of the Heathcote Fire Brigade received service awards last weekend at a presentation event held at the Heathcote Bowling Club. Firefighters Nick Psaila...
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