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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New staff members join new students at Holy Rosary
NEW Foundation students have joined new principal Jen Roberts and vice principal Lea Humphrey in learning the ropes at Holy Rosary Primary School. Ms Roberts...
Free cinema in the park a popular attraction
ABOUT two hundred Heathcote residents enjoyed a pop-up cinema experience at Barrack Reserve last Friday. The event was part of the City of Greater Bendigo...
Tennis sessions sure to be a hit
HOT Shots junior tennis will start again this Sunday at Heathcote Tennis Club. Coaches Vicki Carolan, James Villella and Derek Wardrobe will lead the sessions...
Book sparks Cailen’s small biz
ELEVEN-year-old Cailen Ruck has become a budding entrepreneur after reading a book by best-selling author of The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape. Barefoot Kids features fun...
Community support brings great result
CLOSE to $6000 was raised at the Heathcote Bowling Club annual Australia Day fundraising event. The money raised will be shared between Heathcote SES and...
20/20 a hit on Australia Day
HEATHCOTE Cricket Club defeated Heathcote Football Netball Club by just two runs in an exciting finish at the Heathcote Mitre10 Community 20/20 Bash on...
Biggest crowd so far at Picnic in the Park
ENHANCED by ideal weather, the fifth annual RSL Australia Day Picnic in the Park at Barrack Reserve in Heathcote was enjoyed by a huge...
Free movie screening at Barrack Reserve Park
HEATHCOTE residents are invited to a free screening of Migration at Barrack Reserve Park tonight, from 6pm to 8pm. The event is part of the...