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Our Valley of Liquid Ambers in full glory

FAMOUS for its magnificent display of autumn leaves, Heathcote's Valley of Liquid Ambers never fails to delight locals and visitors alike. In hues ranging from...

Uniting the community

A GROUP of volunteers at Heathcote District Uniting Church say there is such a thing as a free lunch. Every two months they invite community...

Historic newspapers come home

HISTORIC copies of the McIvor Times dating back to the 1850s have made their way back home to Heathcote. Previously stored at the Times News...

Remembering the past

AFTER attending a friend's funeral in August 2007, a group of Heathcote couples decided to meet up for a meal. From that gathering, the group...

Community groups gather for Biggest Morning Tea

HEATHCOTE RSL Sub-Branch will host a Biggest Morning Tea event to raise funds for the Cancer Council on Sunday 19 May. It will be held...

The impact of the Great War on small towns

LOCAL historian Tony Ford visited Heathcote Library last week to share his research about the First World War and its impact on small country...

All creatures great and small

With no vet in Heathcote, registered veterinary nurse Bianca Mitchelson started Feathers & Fluff, a mobile veterinary nurse service. After the veterinary clinic in Heathcote...

Come and try Pickleball

HEATHCOTE Tennis Club will hold a free 'Come and Try Pickleball' session on Sunday 5 May.

Leading the session will be guest coach Paul Henshaw,...

Historic golf cup celebrates 40 years

WHEN Marlene Hendy and her friend Kay Wilkie began the Mt Ida Cup, they didn't imagine it would still be running today. Eighty-four players competed...

Caring for carers

HEATHCOTE Carer's Group last week concluded a ten-week Carer's CHECK program with lunch at the Union Hotel. Facilitated by local author, public speaker and death...

Chainsaw safety for beginners

WITH the onset of winter and cooler weather, Heathcote Community House is again running a Safe Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws for Absolute Beginners...

Council seeks independent panel to consider proposed Heathcote amendment

THE City of Greater Bendigo council has agreed to request authorisation from the Minister for Planning to appoint an independent panel to review proposed...

A chance to learn vital skills

HEATHCOTE Community House is seeking participants for upcoming first aid and CPR courses. Training will be held at Barrack Reserve on 18 May from 9am...

Mother’s Day food, gifts and events

AS Mother's Day approaches, it's time to plan special meals, events and gifts for the important women in your life. There's no need to travel....

It’s all about community

WINNER of the O'Keefe Challenge marathon last week, was Bendigo-born, professional athlete Fraser Walsh. Cindy...

Panthers ready to roar again

AFTER a successful summer season, Heathcote Panthers Basketball are seeking more players for the winter competition. Training is held on Mondays at Barrack Reserve Stadium...