Plushies and PJs for the SES
THE Junior School Council at Heathcote Primary School organised a Plushies and Pyjamas Day to celebrate the end of term two. Students were invited to...
Getting the facts right
AFTER attending a seminar in 2019, retired librarian Kerrie Burn became a volunteer Wikipedia editor. She recently completed a role as Wikimedian-in-residence at the State...
A chance to try golf
HEATHCOTE Golf Club will hold a Get Into Golf Day on Sunday 24 August. It follows the success of similar initiatives at other regional golf...
A non-judgemental space
HEATHCOTE Wellness Centre, incorporating Just Cruising Counselling, opened this week offering a private and confidential service with no judgement. Registered mental health practitioner/counsellor Kylie Ryan...
Show is all about participation
MEMBERS of the Chatty Community Crafting Group have started work on their entries for the Heathcote Show to be held on Melbourne Cup Day. They...
Lions Club set to continue
THE induction of two new members at the recent Lions Club Changeover Dinner means the club will be able to continue. Last year, it was...
Capturing the spirit of the bush
AUSTRALIANS are invited to share striking images capturing the strength, resilience and beauty of life on the land for the sixth annual Spirit of...
Head back in time to colonial Heathcote
MUDBRICK Motley Theatre director Maree Hingston is urging locals to come along and have some fun at the theatre groups latest production, Dirty Deeds...
Junior judge a winner
AFTER finishing in second place in the previous two Victorian Merino State Junior Judging competitions, Ava Harris won first prize at the Australian Sheep...
After school art program returns
THE Heathcote Contemporary Art at Community House After School Art program has returned for Term 3. The classes are facilitated by Charley Leader who has...
Volunteers needed to support parkrunners
HEALTHY Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Health will hold a Volunteer Sign Up Day at Barrack Reserve for the proposed Heathcote McIvor Creek Trail Parkrun. Attendees...
A chance to have a say about council
RESIDENTS will have a chance to speak with City of Greater Bendigo's Cr Aaron Spong about council issues and concerns tomorrow at The Watering...
Visual arts exhibition returns
THE talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums will be showcased at the hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts...
Runner Tess to take a break… but not for long
AFTER an inspiring half-marathon run last weekend raising $6000 for R U OK?, Tess Holmes is looking forward to a rest. Ms Holmes completed the...
Firefighters for the future
EAGER youngsters attended the Heathcote Fire Brigade information day for its cadet firefighting program, Juniors, last weekend. The session was well attended by children of...
Grants to help projects grow
ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program which aims to support local projects that make a difference in small...
Take a look at Tooby Primary School
TOOBORAC Primary School needs just twelve enrolments for it to operate next year, and will hold a school tour today, Friday 11 July, at...
Motocross actioncomes to Toolleen
THE Central Victorian Motocross Club will hold its next race on Saturday 26 July at Ayletts Road, Toolleen. Entries can be made before...
Fire brigade says thank you
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade last week presented the Bendigo Bank with a certificate of appreciation for their generosity in approving a grant for the brigade. The...
Proud manager sees teams win gold, silver
TEAM manager for the Australian Pearls basketball team for women with an intellectual impairment, Sally Duncan, recently travelled to Astana, Kazakhstan for the VIBF...
A special library for gardeners
HEATHCOTE Library is launching a seed bank to encourage seed sharing, local growing and food security. Everyone is welcome to browse, donate or swap seeds. The...
Spreading winter warmth
AS an innovative way to use up leftover yarn from other projects, Heathcote's Chatty Community Crafting group got out their crochet hooks and knitting...
Holiday fun at Heathcote library
HEATHCOTE Library has added new items to their sports equipment collection, leaving no excuse for the kids to be bored these school holidays. There are...
Walking in his grandfather’s footsteps
WHEN Tim Day sets out to walk the Kokoda Trail this month, it will be the realisation of a long-held dream. Mr Day will walk...