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...
Invitation goes out for a coffee with a cop
HEATHCOTE’S first ever female police sergeant, Holly Lembke, has now been appointed to a permanent position and is inviting residents to a Coffee with...
Long-time exhibitors prepare for show’s return
AS the Heathcote Show nears its long-awaited return on Melbourne Cup Day, regular exhibitors are busy preparing their entries. With the last show held in...
Honours for Heathcote Firemen
SIX members of the Heathcote Fire Brigade were awarded Nations Emergency Medals at a ceremony at the JB Osbourne Theatre, Crusoe College, Kangaroo Flat,...
Family friendly fun returns to reserve
AFTER three years of cancellations, a wine and music event Vibes & Vino will return to Barrack Reserve Oval at Heathcote on Saturday, 4...
Small school with a big heart celebrates 150 years
RAIN didn’t dampen the spirits of attendees at the Tooborac Primary School one-hundred-and-fiftieth birthday celebrations last Sunday. Past students travelled from as far away as...
Call to open book on more library hours
PUBLIC libraries are often seen as valuable places in communities, potentially providing safe and supportive spaces, and information for more than just avid readers. Heathcote...
A life of service honoured by friends and family
LOCAL service groups and individuals have paid tribute to David Harden Wherrett following his passing last week. Mr Wherrett was a valued community member who...
Free entertainment and lots of food at this year’s show!
FOOD and free entertainment will be major features of this year’s Heathcote show. Old favourites will return, alongside many new attractions. “There will be lots to...
Call out for clear house numbers
AS the weather warms up, and particularly after recent rain, shrubs and trees are growing rapidly and Ambulance Victoria have issued a timely reminder...
Gardens in native glory
FOUR native gardens will be on show for the Australian Plant Society Heathcote’s second annual Open Gardens Day on 29 October. All proceeds from the...
Tale updated on town’s StoryWalk
THE Heathcote StoryWalk has been updated with a new book. Pages from An Important Message from Mr Beaky by Cassie Leatham and Sue Lawson are...
Sun and wine a perfect combination
ALTHOUGH numbers were slightly down on previous years, spirits were high among visitors to the annual Wine and Food Festival held at the Heathcote...
Speed tracker a sign of safety calls
CONCERN about drivers ignoring speed restrictions on High Street has seen the installation of a speed alert message board on the median strip near...
What’s happening with the new EV charging station?
SHROUDED in mystery and plastic wrap, the promise of an electric vehicle charging station in Heathcote, cuts a ghostly figure beside Barrack Oval. Some residents...
Planning for show a go!
AFTER the cancellation of last year’s event, the Heathcote Show Committee is pleased with progress for the one hundred and thirty ninth iteration for...
MP puts praise on Dementia Alliance
UPPER House MP for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, has congratulated the Heathcote Dementia Alliance after the recent opening of Costerfield House. The dementia-friendly villa was...
Spooktacular fun for Halloween
GHOSTS and ghouls, and other weird and wonderful creatures will walk High Street again this Halloween. Following on from a successful event last year, the...
New lease on life for old explosives storage
MEMBERS of the Heathcote McIvor Historical Society met with representatives from Parks Victoria last week to discuss plans to halt damage to the powder...
Technology, textiles and poetry combine
RETURNING to her installation art passion, Susan M Wyer has collaborated with fellow artist Douglas McManus for their Disruption exhibition at Rood Henry’s Art...
Acting workshops a red carpet opportunity
FOR anyone who has dreamed of being part of a stage production, Mudbrick Motley Theatre will be holding workshops during October. The group has obtained...