Moving event in honour of those who served
MANY audience members were moved to tears at the Evening of Remembrance at the RSL Hall last Friday. Jeffrey Arthur, Maree Hingston and Major Michael...
Painting sessions a chance for self-care
UNPAID carers took part in Art for the Heart session at the Barrack Stadium earlier this week. The session was organised by Bendigo Health and...
Local tennis a hit again
AFTER being heavily impacted by COVID-19 and last year’s floods, the Heathcote Tennis Club is again running regular social sessions and have begun entering...
Service to mark reason for the season
A CHURCH at the Brewery event celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ will be held again at Palling Bros Brewery on 10...
Grinners are winners as Smiles Day returns
THE annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day is back on 25 November at Barrack Reserve from 11am to 2pm. Event organisers aim to encourage the community...
November 11 offers a chance to reflect
THERE will be a Remembrance Day Commemoration Service in front of the RSL Hall tomorrow, 11 November, on behalf of the Heathcote and Tooborac...
O’Keefe funds back Dementia Alliance
A CHEQUE for seven-thousand dollars raised at the 2023 O’Keefe Challenge was presented to the Heathcote Dementia Alliance last week. The challenge is a not-for-profit...
New service goes direct to consumer
A NEW food initiative, REKO, will be launched in Heathcote on 23 November, at Pizzeria Montana, on High Street. The concept involves the delivery of...
Bowlers roll up on big travel adventure
MEMBERS of the Heathcote Bowling Club received a surprise visit last week from two fans of the sport who are on a mission to...
Fire station open day a success
BOTH new and long-term residents in the district attended the Heathcote Fire Station open day last weekend. As part of the event CFA members were...
Cup Day fun at the RSL
ATTENDEES at the annual Heathcote RSL Melbourne Cup lunch donned their best finery for a fun afternoon of entertainment. “It was good to see so...
Roles for all in upcoming theatre production
AUDITIONS for Mudbrick Motley Theatre’s upcoming production of The Old People are Revolting will be held on Sunday, 19 November at the Guide Hall,...
Emergency workers helping get set for fire season
WITH the summer fire season almost underway, members of one local volunteer fire brigade are reminding people it’s time to ensure properties are prepared. As...
Town ready to go on show
AFTER three years of cancellations, the Heathcote Show is set to return on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 7 November. Rides, sideshows, arts and crafts, animal...
Five things you can’t miss at this year’s show!
HEATHCOTE Show organisers promise there will be something for everyone at this year’s event on Melbourne Cup Day. Gates open at 9am, with free entry...
Firefighters to help prep for summer
HEATHCOTE Fire Station volunteers will hold an open day tomorrow with the aim of helping the community get fire ready for summer. From 9am, locals...
Spooktacular fun for scary season
DRAGONS and skeletons, fairies and ghosts mingled along High Street on Tuesday eventing for the Halloween Spooktacular, Trunk or Treat. Children of all ages attended...
Barefoot bowls ready to roll
THE Tuesday Night Social Pennant Bowls competition is set to start again on 14 November at Heathcote Bowls Club. Both experienced and novice players wanting...
Response team showcases skills at rescue comp
THE Mandalay Resources Emergency Response team travelled to Stawell Gold Mine recently to compete in the Victorian Mines Rescue Competition. The team earned second place...
Native gardens go on show
VISITORS from as far away as Melbourne enjoyed perfect weather for the Australian Plant Society Heathcote’s second annual open day last Sunday. Four gardens were...
Local MP calls out crossing cash slash
MEMBER for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has said she’s deeply concerned about the withdrawal of funding by VicRoads for the supervision of school crossings at...
Safety concerns as school crossing cash slashed
PARENTS and staff from Holy Rosary and Heathcote primary schools have said they are disappointed with a decision to discontinue funding for school crossing...
Locals get behind cancer cause
VOLUNTEERS have been busy collecting donations for the local Pancare Foundation high tea and raffle. The event is set for 26 November at 2pm at...
Tooby PS gets new principal
THE new principal at Tooborac Primary School has said he’s looking forward to working with families to provide support such as after school care...