May 3, 2024
Chainsaw safety for beginners
WITH the onset of winter and cooler weather, Heathcote Community House is again running a Safe Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws for Absolute Beginners...
May 3, 2024
Historic golf cup celebrates 40 years
WHEN Marlene Hendy and her friend Kay Wilkie began the Mt Ida Cup, they didn't imagine it would still be running today. Eighty-four players competed...
April 29, 2024
A chance to learn vital skills
HEATHCOTE Community House is seeking participants for upcoming first aid and CPR courses. Training will be held at Barrack Reserve on 18 May from 9am...
April 27, 2024
Mother’s Day food, gifts and events
AS Mother's Day approaches, it's time to plan special meals, events and gifts for the important women in your life. There's no need to travel....
April 26, 2024
Thank you and farewell
CLIENTS, volunteers and staff gathered at Barrack Reserve Stadium on Monday to thank the RFDS Community Transport and farewell RFDS CEO Scott Chapman. Also attending...
April 26, 2024
It’s all about community
WINNER of the O'Keefe Challenge marathon last week, was Bendigo-born, professional athlete Fraser Walsh.
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April 26, 2024
Panthers ready to roar again
AFTER a successful summer season, Heathcote Panthers Basketball are seeking more players for the winter competition. Training is held on Mondays at Barrack Reserve Stadium...
April 25, 2024
Heathcote reflects at dawn
A large crowd gathered at the Lone Pine Memorial on Camp Hill to pay their respects at the 108th Anzac Dawn Service in Heathcote. Secretary...
April 22, 2024
Weatherboards a unique medium for contemporary art
FEATURING a series of paintings on house weatherboards, contemporary artist Simon Macaulay's 'Between the Flags' exhibition is currently on display at Rood Henry's Art...
April 22, 2024
MP urges all Victorians to consider organ donation
FINDINGS from a parliamentary inquiry into increasing the number of organ and tissue donors in Victoria were released recently. Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland,...
April 20, 2024
Stars & Bars returns for a long weekend of entertainment
STARS & Bars Festival Heathcote is expanding this year to become a two-day event. The festival will be held on 26 and 27 April. "As it...
April 19, 2024
More challenges and fun for everyone
MORE events and activities have been added to this year's O'Keefe Challenge with something for everyone. The event also incorporates the Heathcote Community Games and...
April 19, 2024
A call out to creative people in Heathcote
AS part of the City of Greater Bendigo's commitment to the creative arts in Heathcote, plans for a magazine-style publication are underway. Titled Creative Heathcote,...
April 19, 2024
Inaugural cars, coffee and bikes meet a success
MORE than 60 classic cars and bikes lined the main street for the inaugural Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes meet last Sunday. [caption id="attachment_30038" align="aligncenter"...
April 13, 2024
New equipment a boost for annual film festival
THE Heathcote International Film Festival is set to expand after a generous Bendigo Bank Community grant. The $10,500 grant has allowed the committee to purchase...
April 12, 2024
MP vows to continue fighting for student safety
SPEAKING in Parliament recently, Nationals member for Euroa brought attention to local education challenges including the lack of public high schools and school crossing...
April 11, 2024
Hands off our health services
NATIONALS Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called for the Government to avoid making cuts to regional health services. It comes after recent data showed...
April 6, 2024
Latest fashions a hit in Heathcote
THE annual Heathcote Country Women's Association fashion parade held last week saw a larger than expected audience gather to view the fashions. CWA president Marj...
April 6, 2024
Duo charms audience
MORE than 80 people attended the recent performance by vocal duo Charm of Finches at Heathcote RSL Hall. The performance was organised by the Mudbrick...
April 5, 2024
Inaugural Annabelle Cleeland Classic Fours a hit
HEATHCOTE bowler Brian Taylor was part of the winning team in the inaugural Annabelle Cleeland Classic Fours, held at Parliament House last month. Bowlers from...
April 5, 2024
Eggsellent Easter effort
IN A JOINT effort by Heathcote CFA, Lions and SES, the town this year recorded it's best ever result for Royal Children's Hospital Good...
April 5, 2024
Local MPs support petition for high school in Heathcote
A community-led petition calling on the State Government to build a secondary school in Heathcote has the support of Nationals MPs Annabelle Cleeland and...
April 4, 2024
Native plants on display
A special feature of the Australian Plants Society Heathcote Inc flower show and plant sale this Saturday will be artwork from local artists. Heathcote Artists...
April 4, 2024
The games we played
ATTENDEES enjoyed a fun-filled walk down Memory Lane last week at the Heathcote Library. Hobbies and games were featured in one of the library's popular...
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