November 17, 2024
Free fun to make the family smile
THE Annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day event will be held at Barrack Reserve on Saturday 23 November from 11am to 2pm. Community Smiles Day, a...
November 16, 2024
Support and dedication bring results
NINE-year-old Holy Rosary student Trey Hicks has won second place in the Victorian Junior Motocross Northern Region Championships. Trey has been riding since he was...
November 15, 2024
A lesson in fire safety
CFA members attended Heathcote Primary School last week for a bonfire and a fun and practical lesson in fire safety. Principal Carolyn Crowther hopes the...
November 15, 2024
Recognising the ultimate sacrifice
VETERANS, families and all age groups gathered at the Heathcote RSL Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony on Monday. Sub-branch president Miles Humphrey said...
November 15, 2024
Veteran vehicles visit historic Heathcote
MEMBERS of the Veteran Car Club of Victoria came to Heathcote on Saturday to visit the historical society museum and gaol. Forty-five pre-1918 cars, motorbikes...
November 12, 2024
Honours for Heathcote Taekwondo coaches
THREE members of Heathcote Taekwondo Club were presented with new belts and certificates last week after achieving an extra dan on their black belts. Grand...
November 10, 2024
Christmas fundraiser for animal rescue
COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS band the Gami Gami Devils will return to Palling Bros Brewery on 14 December for a Christmas gig to raise funds for Loki's...
November 9, 2024
Togetherness a recipe for a long marriage
JAN and Tom Rowe have rarely spent any time apart since their marriage on 10 October 1964. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last...
November 8, 2024
Learning about fire safety
HEATHCOTE residents took the opportunity to meet with local brigade members at the CFA Open Day last Saturday. A Fire Safety Essentials session was conducted...
November 8, 2024
The show’s a winner for all ages
IDEAL weather conditions saw another successful Heathcote Show on Cup Day earlier this week. Crowd numbers were up and there were attractions to suit all...
November 8, 2024
A blooming good weekend
IDEAL weather conditions last Saturday saw four Heathcote gardens open to raise funds for the SES. The gardens ranged in ages from two-years-old to 90-years-old....
November 8, 2024
Happy families embrace Halloween
AFTER another successful Halloween Trunk or Treat night last week, the All Ages Activities Committee are already planning for 2025. High Street was filled with...
November 4, 2024
It’s never too late to train your brain
HEATHCOTE Library will host Brain Training Games in a fun session next Thursday from 10am to 11am. Participants will test their memories and tease their...
November 3, 2024
Ag shows in the blood
SIXTH generation show woman Ellana Miller has been attending agricultural shows for as long as she can remember. The popular grade 6 student will have...
November 2, 2024
The show’s on for young and old!
THERE will be something for everyone in the family at this year's Heathcote Show. The show will be held on Melbourne Cup Day at the...
November 1, 2024
A blooming good weekend
THREE very different gardens owned by members of the Australian Plant Society Heathcote (APSH) opened to the public last weekend. All proceeds from the day...
November 1, 2024
Heathcote praised for compassion and care
THE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton's heart attack at Mitre 10 recently. His daughter Sarah Manton...
November 1, 2024
Long-serving SES member awarded inaugural Life Membership
THE inaugural Heathcote SES Unit Life Membership was awarded to Steve Johnson last Sunday. Three other unit members were also recognised for their long service...
November 1, 2024
Friendly rivalry a winner
GRADE five and six students from Holy Rosary joined Heathcote Primary School students in a friendly netball match last month. The planning was all done...
October 27, 2024
Open gardens bring large crowds
HEAVY rain last Friday cleared to sunny skies for the Redesdale Open Gardens event over the weekend. Three local gardens were open to the public...
October 27, 2024
Successful performance results in donation
A SUCCESSFUL performance by Mudbrick Motley Theatre Group last month has enabled a donation to Bendigo Legacy, which took place last week. Michael Carroll, on...
October 26, 2024
Freemason celebrates 60 years of service
IN front of family members and guests, WBro Hugh O'Neill Robertson was presented with his 60-year jewel at Heathcote Masonic Lodge last week. The jewel...
October 26, 2024
Barefoot bowls is back again
REGISTRATION for the popular Tuesday Night Pennant Bowls competition will be held on Cup Day at 6pm at the Heathcote Bowling Club. The barefoot competition...
October 25, 2024
All the bells and whistles
STUDENTS at Holy Rosary primary School participated in a community safety morning last week, with visits from emergency services personnel and vehicles. Police, ambulance, CFA...
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