February 28, 2025
In celebration of the women in our community
TOGETHER with Mandalay Resources, Heathcote Health and the Watering Hole, Heathcote Community House is inviting women in the community to join them for an...
February 28, 2025
Helping Heathcote stress less
TWELVE months ago, Tracie Louise was a virtual recluse after separating from her husband and dealing with her adult ASD diagnosis. Ms Louise would only...
February 28, 2025
Gone but not forgotten
STAFF, clients and volunteers gathered last week to say farewell to Royal Flying Doctor Service Transport Program Coordinator Hayley Wallace. Ms Wallace has been working...
February 25, 2025
Supporting autism with art and literature
NEUROKIN, a new magazine written for neurodivergent adults by neurodivergent adults, was launched at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens last weekend. Heathcote writer Tracie Louise had...
February 24, 2025
One door closes, another opens
WHILE volunteers at Courthouse Crafts were sad to see the closing of the doors at the premises they have occupied for thirty-two years, they...
February 22, 2025
Kerbside changes for Mitchell Shire
MITCHELL Shire's new kerbside collection service will officially begin next month. The changes include the introduction of food and garden organics and glass recycling bins...
February 21, 2025
Locals embrace coffee with a cop
HEATHCOTE residents gathered for another Coffee with a Cop at Segafredos Bakery on Tuesday. The popular event gives locals a chance to meet with members...
February 21, 2025
For the loveof zucchini
STRANGE green figures have been spotted in Heathcote as the community prepares for the inaugural Heathcote Zucchini Festival. To be held on Sunday 2 March...
February 17, 2025
Heathcote’s annual plant show set to bloom again
THE Australian Plants Society Heathcote is calling for stallholders for the Annual Heathcote Flower Show and Plant Sale. The event will be held at Barrack...
February 16, 2025
Take five to view sketches of Melbourne architecture
TALENTED artist Salvatore Trigila has returned to Heathcote Winery with his Take Five solo exhibition. The show features notable Melbourne architecture. Mr Trigila was born in...
February 15, 2025
Heathcote’s oldest existing building in collage
PASSIONATE about history and Heathcote's historical buildings, Clara Carlsen took photographs of the town's oldest existing building before it was restored. The building is now...
February 15, 2025
Fun for town’s smallest residents
HEATHCOTE Playgroup resumed this month and will be held once a month throughout the year. The next session will be held on Wednesday 5 March...
February 14, 2025
Dollar for dollar brings great results for SES
HEATHCOTE businesses and the community have been praised for their support of SES fundraising efforts for a four-wheel-drive medium rescue truck as the tally...
February 14, 2025
Community rallies to shave for a cure
WHEN Kate Richter registered for the World's Greatest Shave, the Toolleen community quickly got on board with several members signing up to join her. Participants...
February 10, 2025
Meet your local cops
HEATHCOTE residents will have another chance to meet with members of the local police force this month. Coffee with a Cop is a popular initiative...
February 9, 2025
Tiny art creates an impressive display
HEATHCOTE Library's Tiny Art Show opened on Saturday with local artists, families and friends gathering to view a huge variety of creations from artists...
February 8, 2025
Pupils eager to learn
HEATHCOTE Primary School welcomed twenty new foundation enrolments this year. Principal Carolyn Crowther said she is pleased with their progress. "After a successful transition program in...
February 8, 2025
A treat for car enthusiasts
HEATHCOTE car enthusiasts were treated to a special show recently when 20 Lotus Marque owners drove into town for Sunday lunch. While the drivers and...
February 7, 2025
Free cinema in the park a popular attraction
ABOUT two hundred Heathcote residents enjoyed a pop-up cinema experience at Barrack Reserve last Friday. The event was part of the City of Greater Bendigo...
February 7, 2025
New staff members join new students at Holy Rosary
NEW Foundation students have joined new principal Jen Roberts and vice principal Lea Humphrey in learning the ropes at Holy Rosary Primary School. Ms Roberts...
February 3, 2025
Tennis sessions sure to be a hit
HOT Shots junior tennis will start again this Sunday at Heathcote Tennis Club. Coaches Vicki Carolan, James Villella and Derek Wardrobe will lead the sessions...
February 1, 2025
Book sparks Cailen’s small biz
ELEVEN-year-old Cailen Ruck has become a budding entrepreneur after reading a book by best-selling author of The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape. Barefoot Kids features fun...
January 31, 2025
20/20 a hit on Australia Day
HEATHCOTE Cricket Club defeated Heathcote Football Netball Club by just two runs in an exciting finish at the Heathcote Mitre10 Community 20/20 Bash on...
January 31, 2025
Free movie screening at Barrack Reserve Park
HEATHCOTE residents are invited to a free screening of Migration at Barrack Reserve Park tonight, from 6pm to 8pm. The event is part of the...
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