March 8, 2025
Trivia and music combine for a Quiztriviganza
QUIZ buffs are invited to a night of trivia and live music at the SES Heathcote Unit Quiztriviganza. Funds raised will go towards the SES...
March 7, 2025
In praise of the humble zucchini
HEATHCOTE residents celebrated all things zucchini with competitions, displays, live music, food and fun last weekend at the community house. The inaugural Heathcote Zucchini Festival...
March 7, 2025
Mural inspired by nature
RESIDENTS at Heathcote Health Aged Care watched with interest the painting of a mural in their courtyard. Artist Melanie Capel was engaged to paint the...
March 5, 2025
With a little help from her friends
FAMILY and friends all pitched in to help hairdresser Sharlene Maddocks fulfil her childhood dream of opening her own hair salon. The Hair Barn opened...
March 3, 2025
A chance for Pyalong people to connect
PYALONG past and present community members are invited to meet and reconnect at the Pyalong Community Catch Up day. The event will be held on...
March 1, 2025
Stallholders sought for annual market day
COLBINABIBIN Primary School is seeking market stall holders for their annual Market Day. This year will be the 35th event. "It is an event that sees...
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
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 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 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
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 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...
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