May 4, 2026
Is this your year to volunteer?
AUSTRALIA's annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week, will be marked from 18-24 May. The theme for 2026 is Your Year To Volunteer. The important...
May 2, 2026
Group for gaining mobile phone confidence
U3A Heathcote is offering a new group for anyone wanting to learn more about using mobile phones. Basic Mobile Phone Use for Seniors with convenor...
May 1, 2026
Pick up a piece of fruit with your books
FREE fruit is now available at Heathcote Library thanks to a program run by Bendigo Community Health Services' health promotion team. Library staff are inviting...
May 1, 2026
Heathcote remembers courage and sacrifice
ANZAC Day held extra special meaning for two families in Heathcote this year. Heathcote RSL president Miles Humphrey said it was the best turnout since...
May 1, 2026
Camp, chaotic fun at queer trivia
FOLLOWING a successful Bendigo Pride Festival Queer Trivia Night at the Commercial Hotel recently, the event is set to return in 2027. Frock Hudson hosted...
April 28, 2026
This is the one that you want
BARRACK Reserve Stadium will be transformed into Rydell High School for an immersive Grease movie sing-a-long experience on Sunday 14 June. Heathcote Community House will...
April 27, 2026
A new dimension of care at Heathcote Wellness Centre
HEALTHCOTE Wellness Centre has welcomed Chinese Medicine Practitioner Yoo Sun Hwang to the team at 59 High Street, Heathcote. The centre was started in 2025...
April 25, 2026
A special year for Heathcote artists
HEATHCOTE Artists Inc opened a new exhibition recently at Heathcote Winery which will run until the end of May. The show consists of more than...
April 24, 2026
Flower show, plant sale a blooming success
THE annual Australian Plant Society Heathcote Flower Show and Plant Sale, held last weekend, has become more than a floral display. The society invites community...
April 21, 2026
Hooked on wool and friendship
THERE'S no pulling the wool over the eyes of the members of the Wednesday Chatty Community Crafters group – they are too busy knitting...
April 20, 2026
A day of commemoration
COMMEMORATING service and sacrifice, Heathcote RSL Sub Branch will begin Anzac Day with a dawn service at Lone Pine Memorial on Camp Street followed...
April 18, 2026
Stage debut for Scarlett in Matilda
EIGHT-year-old performing artist Scarlett Homes will make her debut on stage in a production of Matilda the Musical Jr in Seymour next month. The Holy...
April 17, 2026
Healing with horses
HEATHCOTE RSL Sub Branch is collaborating with Central Church Kilmore, and Healing Hoofs and Equestique Horse Riding to provide a unique program to assist...
April 17, 2026
Total keeps growing towards SES truck
WITH Community Bank Heathcote and District still matching funds raised towards a 4WD medium rescue truck for SES Heathcote Unit dollar for dollar, the...
April 15, 2026
Drought hardship loan applications open
FARMERS affected by long-term drought are being encouraged to apply for Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, made the...
April 13, 2026
Stopping the cycle of unwanted litters
ELIGIBLE cat owners in Heathcote can apply to have their pets desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and registered at a substantially discounted rate. Bendigo Animal Relief Centre...
April 11, 2026
Free mental health and wellbeing support
FREE mental health and wellbeing support is available in Heathcote for adults aged over 26 with no doctor's referral or Medicare card required. The service...
April 11, 2026
Restrictions lifted but vigilance needed
FIRE restrictions were lifted this week but the Country Fire Authority is urging residents not to be complacent. Following a long and challenging fire season,...
April 10, 2026
Intergenerational program benefits young and old
GRADE 5/6 student leaders from Heathcote Primary School were invited to attend Heathcote Health’s Aged Care Easter celebrations in the last week of Term...
April 10, 2026
Crafts shop open and operating
COURT House Crafts secretary Christine Raniolo last week made an impassioned plea to residents to spread the word about the shop's relocation. After almost 32...
April 6, 2026
Grants could support local sporting clubs
NATIONALS Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging sports groups in the region to apply for the State Government's Sporting Club Grants Program. The program...
April 5, 2026
Empowering parents, grandparents and carers
PARENTS, grandparents and carers attended the Sisterhood Project Free Baby & Child First Aid and CPR workshop this week at Heathcote Community House. The workshop...
April 4, 2026
An inspirational afternoon for women
MORE than 45 people attended the Strong Women, Strong Community event hosted by CWA Heathcote Night recently. The event featured Jo Stanford, Amanda Collins and...
April 3, 2026
The Watering Hole rocks for rally team’s cause
ROCKIN' for a Reason, a fundraising event for the 2026 Shitbox Rally's Team Gorgeous Georgios, raised more than $1500 at The Watering Hole last...
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