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February 28, 2026

A ride for fun and friendship

VETERAN Free Riders from Heathcote will join a ride to Albury Wodonga next month in support of members who have been involved in firefighting...

February 27, 2026

An outback experience comes to Heathcote

SANDRA JAMES

CELEBRATING ten years of his award-winning Katherine Outback Experience, Tom Curtain is bringing his Here's To You Tour to Heathcote.

The Golden Guitar winner...

February 27, 2026

Baby, child first aid sessions coming to Heathcote

THE Sisterhood Project will conduct three Baby and Child First Aid sessions in Heathcote throughout 2026. The sessions are designed specifically for parents, grandparents, carers...

February 27, 2026

Fishing Friends enjoy the moment

KEEN anglers from Heathcote Angling Club braved the rain for the monthly Fishing Friends outing at Reflections at Eppalock last weekend. The event is held...

February 24, 2026

Keeping children safe aroundcurtains and blinds

FREE blinds safety kits are now available through Consumer Affairs Victoria. All residential rental properties must have secured cords on all internal wall coverings. Children can...

February 23, 2026

High Street shop helps locals lasso a cowboy lifestyle

AFTER retiring, Jenny Gawne soon became bored and wanted something to fill her days. She volunteered at the Heathcote Visitor Centre and as her confidence...

February 21, 2026

Let’s hear it for the CFA girls

HEATHCOTE CFA offers equal opportunities for men and women in the brigade, with both operational and non-operational roles available. Across the state, more than 4300...

February 20, 2026

Have a say about Heathcote’s future

HEATHCOTE residents are invited to attend the Advance Heathcote AGM to be held on Tuesday at Barrack Recreation Reserve Pavilion from 5pm to 6.30pm. Advance...

February 20, 2026

Bowlers fight to stay in title race

HEATHCOTE will fight to stay in the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields bowls Division 2 premiership race when it plays Kangaroo Flat in Saturday's preliminary final. The...

February 16, 2026

Music and laughs wrapped in a HUG

HEATHCOTE Ukulele Group (HUG) has announced its seasonal program for 2026. The program features the Summer, Autumn and Early Winter seasons, the Brrrr, Heathcote is...

February 14, 2026

A hook for new members

IN an effort to gain new members and raise awareness, Heathcote Angling Club is inviting community members to a free barbecue on Monday. The club...

February 14, 2026

Historical society planning for 175th birthday celebrations

DID you know Heathcote will be turning 175 years old in 2028? The Heathcote McIvor Historical Society is forming a committee and calling for expressions...

February 13, 2026

Bowls open day a winner

HEATHCOTE Bowling Club held a very successful open day last weekend, with many participants trying bowling for the first time. Among the attendees were Gail...

February 12, 2026

Schools invited to join sustainability program

SCHOOLS in and around Heathcote are being invited to join an award-winning free program aimed at supporting sustainability across school facilities, the curriculum and...

February 9, 2026

Hard work and dedication help make a safer community

SES Heathcote Unit responded to 142 requests for assistance during 2025, with volunteers attending road crashes, storm damage and rescue operations across the district. Call-outs...

February 7, 2026

Finding big feelings in tiny poems

NEW and experienced poets alike are invited to explore the power of small words and big emotions at a special Tiny Poetry for Big...

February 6, 2026

Come and try bowling

HEATHCOTE Bowling Club will open its greens to the public on Saturday evening, inviting residents to try lawn bowls during a free community event. The...

February 5, 2026

Smooth start for eager new students

NEW foundation students at Heathcote and Holy Rosary primary schools have settled in well, enjoying a range of activities and making new friends. At Heathcote...

February 3, 2026

Call for flower show stallholders

REGISTRATIONS for stallholders at the annual Australian Plants Society Heathcote Flower Show and Plant Sale are now open. The event will be held on Saturday...

February 2, 2026

Getting the right information

RESIDENTS wrote or revised their emergency plans and received vital information last Saturday at the Heathcote Emergency Expo held at Barrack Reserve. Volunteers from Heathcote...

January 31, 2026

Fire brigade welcomes new recruits

HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade recently welcomed two new recruits, bringing the number of operational firefighters to 32. Volunteers Robert Lowe and Taylor Stenson will be much...

January 30, 2026

Community embraces pool reopening

MEMBERS of Heathcote's Community Reference Group were thrilled to see residents enjoying the township's reopened swimming pool last weekend. The group had been working with...

January 30, 2026

Ladder leaders keen to retain edge

TOP of the A-reserve ladder, Heathcote faces Castlemaine United in the Castlemaine District Cricket Association clash on Saturday. The Saints are back on home turf...

January 26, 2026

Work continuing at Heathcote Swimming Pool

RESIDENTS watched with interest this week as work to fix electrical issues at the Heathcote Swimming Pool continued. The pool closed at the end of...