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February 7, 2025

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...

February 7, 2025

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...

February 3, 2025

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...

February 1, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 31, 2025

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...

January 25, 2025

New 24-hour fitness innovation for Heathcote

HEATHCOTE residents came out in force to attend and support the opening of the At The Bar Fitness 24-hour public gym on Saturday. Owner Nicky...

January 25, 2025

Twenty years of care and assistance

THE St Vincent de Paul Heathcote Conference last month celebrated 20 years of providing assistance to Heathcote residents. Vinnies also provided extra help to more...

January 24, 2025

Free fun in the park for Australia Day

A FREE Australia Day Picnic in the Park will be held at Barrack Reserve on Sunday. The event will be hosted by the Heathcote RSL...

January 24, 2025

Free cricket fun for all

HEATHCOTE Cricket Club will host the Heathcote Mitre 10 Community Cricket Family Day on Sunday starting at 3pm. The team will take on the Heathcote...

January 24, 2025

Taking steps towards healthier eating

BENDIGO Community Health Services (BCHS) staff are making it easier for locals to take the first step towards healthier eating by providing free fruit...

January 20, 2025

Article leads to rekindled friendship

A STORY in the McIvor Times last year enabled Dariusz Szymanski to rekindle a friendship with someone he hadn't seen in 20 years. Adam Safrin...

January 18, 2025

Answering the difficult questions

THE Dying to Ask 2025 series has commenced at Heathcote Community House. The monthly sessions are facilitated by Amanda Collins and arose out of her...

January 18, 2025

Harvest festival returns

HEATHCOTE Tourism and Development is seeking expressions of interest from wine, beer and spirits vendors who are HTD members, for this year's Harvest Festival. The...

January 17, 2025

Tiny art big on creativity

HEATHCOTE Library is calling on young and old to unleash their inner artist for the upcoming Tiny Art Show. The show will be held at...

January 17, 2025

24-hour fitness comes to Heathcote

AFTER two years in the planning, the new At The Bar Fitness 24/7 public gym will open tomorrow at 10am. The new centre is at...

January 13, 2025

Younger members invited to join U3A activities

U3A Heathcote is seeking new members. The University of the Third Age connects members through shared interests and activities. "Membership is generally for semi-retired or retired...

January 11, 2025

Glad to be an Aussie in Heathcote

A DESIRE to live in the country again brought Bev Sharpe to Heathcote 25 years ago. After a life filled with rich and varied experiences,...

January 10, 2025

The world’s largest treasure hunt

HEATHCOTE residents will have the opportunity to learn about geocaching, the world's largest treasure hunt, at a workshop to be held at Heathcote Community...

January 10, 2025

Visit and volunteer in 2025

PORKY the puppy has stolen the hearts of residents at Heathcote Health Aged Care. The four-month-old dog regularly visits residents and accompanies them at their...

January 4, 2025

New year: new adventures

FOR anyone looking for new interests in 2025, Heathcote offers a wide range of groups and clubs with something to suit everyone. Activities range from...

January 3, 2025

Groundbreaking defibrillator trial saves a life

THANKS to a clinical trial aiming to improve access to automated external defibrillators, a Heathcote mother spent Christmas with her family after suffering a...