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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Working in harmony
MEMBERS of the Heathcote Chatty Community Crafting group visited Heathcote Health Aged Care last week to make lanterns. The session was inspired by Harmony Week...
Celebrating community transport
FLYING Doctor Community Transport (FDCT) staff and volunteers this week celebrated Victorian Community Transport Week. More than 3,300 community members across the state have now...
First aid for community volunteers
EIGHT volunteers from the Heathcote community took part in first aid training last week. The session was held at Barrack Reserve Hall. "It's a great result,"...
Teen sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage
ASK Noel Carlin and he will tell you he and wife Helen have been married for 120 years. "That's 60 years for me and 60...
Council backs community opposing quarry at Wallan
MITCHELL Shire Council has again backed community opposition to the proposed quarry at 175 Northern Highway, Wallan. In a decisive council meeting, council passed a...
New members needed to continue Lions efforts
LIONS Club member Merle Niclasen posted a heartfelt message on Facebook this week asking locals to take a virtual walk through the town to...
Fun down Memory Lane
HEATHCOTE Library will hold another Memory Place session, Hobbies and Games, this afternoon. The event will be held from 2-3pm. Previous Memory Place sessions included Craft...
CFA units call for new members
MEMBERS of the Nulla Vale CFA are worried a shortage of volunteers will leave them and local properties in danger if they cannot attract...
Service with a smile
PASSERSBY can always be assured of a friendly smile and greeting when walking past Tranter Motors. The mechanical workshop is situated in High Street, between...
An opportunity to help the community
AMBULANCE Victoria Heathcote Auxiliary Op Shop is seeking more volunteers to join their team. The op shop has operated in various locations in High Street...
Bank profits helping local groups
COMMUNITY Bank Heathcote & District and Bendigo Bank Nagambie provided more than $100,000 through the Community Enterprise Foundation Grants and Sponsorships in October 2023. Local...
Free entertainment and shade a popular combination
PLENTY of shade and free entertainment saw a good attendance at the Heathcote Harvest Festival last Sunday. Although organisers feared high temperatures might reduce numbers,...
Informal breakfast celebrates International Women’s Day
MORE than 40 women gathered for an informal breakfast at The Watering Hole to celebrate International Women's Day last week. The event was organised by...
Final Hayes Family reunion a success
DESPITE high temperatures, more than 100 descendants of Mark and Maria Hayes attended the final Hayes Family Reunion last weekend. The family has been holding...
Automotive repairs a family affair
RESIDENTS in Heathcote are spoiled for choice when it comes to car repairs with the town boasting four auto workshops.
They all have a good...