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Host an event for Heathcote’s 175th

MEMBERS of the Initiating Committee for Heathcote's 175th Anniversary celebrations have been busy trying to contact as many groups as possible to garner interest...

Birthday event a roaring success

HEATHCOTE Cars, Coffee and Bikes celebrated its second birthday last Sunday in ideal weather conditions. A large contingent supported the event with visitors from Melbourne...

Women celebrated over brekky

MORE than 50 women gathered at The Watering Hole on Wednesday morning for breakfast to celebrate International Women's Day. The event was a joint project...

Ending the season with a splash

AFTER a reduced season due to an electrical fault causing patrons to receive shocks, Heathcote Swimming Pool will mark the end of the season...

A whole new world for young dancers

DANCE classes are now on offer at Costerfield Hall for young people in Heathcote and the surrounding area. Fox Studio commenced classes last week for...

Harvest Festival the biggest yet

MORE than 1500 adults and children attended the Heathcote Harvest Festival last weekend, making it the biggest and most successful festival to date. There was...

Doing what he needs to do

ALTHOUGH Steven Stanley had always been interested in art and creating, the death of his brother was the catalyst for increasing his output and...

New kitchen garden grows more than veggies

AGED Care residents at Heathcote Health gathered last week for the unveiling of the new kitchen garden project. Produce from the garden will be used...

Bushfire preparedness and response inquiry submissions open

AFTER a devastating summer of bushfires, regional communities are being urged to have their say in the parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's preparedness and emergency...

Big effort, big cheque

HEATHCOTE Bowling Club Inc presented the Heathcote Community House with a very big cheque last week for the Food Relief Meal program. Despite the Australia...

Celebrating women

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day will be celebrated with breakfast at the Watering Hole, next Wednesday 11 March from 7.30am to 9.30am. The breakfast is organised by...

Priest’s story, from Shasi to Heathcote

WITH the blessing of her late friend Father Paul Kuang Yao Ly, Sue Bier has written a book about his fascinating life. Father Ly came...

Second birthday for monthly gathering

HEATHCOTE Cars, Coffee and Bikes will celebrate its second birthday this Sunday. The monthly event for car, coffee and bike enthusiasts was the inspiration of...

Pulling in the crowds

FIFTY years since it first began, this year's Elmore Tractor Pull promises to be even bigger than ever. The track and spectator areas have been...

Labour weekend fun for all the family

CELEBRATING the start of the grape harvest and the region's vibrant autumn culture, the Heathcote Harvest Festival will return to Barrack Reserve on Sunday...

Track hiker does Pop proud

BENDIGO Legacy president Don Kent came to Heathcote last week to present Tim Day with a Certificate of Appreciation for his fundraising efforts. Mr Day...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...