October 27, 2023
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...
October 27, 2023
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...
October 27, 2023
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...
October 27, 2023
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,...
October 21, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 20, 2023
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...
October 14, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 13, 2023
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...
October 8, 2023
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...
October 6, 2023
Mine rescue crew aims for top honours, again
FOLLOWING on from their successful participation the 2022 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition, or VMRC, a Mandalay Costerfield based team of specialised first responders is...
October 6, 2023
Raising a glass to Mother Nature
RENOWNED Australian contemporary artist Jimmy Dvate has completed a mural at Domaine Asmara winery at Toolleen. Painted on the front wall of the distilling shed,...
September 29, 2023
Ribbon cut on dementia care villa
THE Heathcote Dementia Alliance unveiled their world first housing solution for people living with dementia on World Alzheimer’s Day last week. Known as Costerfield House,...
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