On familiar ground
IT'S a long way from the hills of Nepal but the new co-owner of Fodder says his former village is very similar to Heathcote. Mohan...
Nan’s interesting journey
NAN Oates has never been bored, with a range of interests and jobs filling her life over 86 years. Ms Oates moved to Heathcote from...
Ensuring the best for seniors
KARRA King believes it is a privilege to bring joy to residents at the end stages of their lives. The leisure and lifestyle assistant has...
The end of an era
SEVENTEEN year six students from Heathcote Primary School celebrated their graduation recently with an afternoon tea with family and friends before an outdoor ceremony. The...
Safe as houses
A SMALL group of students from Heathcote Primary School recently completed an applied learning project making nest boxes for birds and small animals. The students...
If they make it will you come?
VOLUNTEERS at Heathcote Community House have been busy again this Christmas, creating a display using mostly recycled materials. The decorations were coordinated by Sylvia Crewe,...
Businesses rally for Heathcote SES
HEATHCOTE businesses are rising to the call to raise funds for a new 4WD Medium Rescue truck for the local SES unit. Community Bank Heathcote...
Brewery concert backs Loki’s Lodge
PERFORMING country songs, covers, carols and originals, the Gami Gami Devils returned to Palling Bros Brewery last weekend for a special event to raise...
Christmas favourite returns
THE jolly man in the red suit is preparing for his annual lolly run on the CFA fire truck tonight, Friday 20 December. Santa will...
Giving back to the community
RAY White Heathcote is again collecting toys for children through its A Little Ray of Giving drive. It is the 13th year the drive has...
230 years of service celebrated
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade held their awards afternoon this week honouring the huge commitment of the volunteers. Recruitment Officer Peter Duncan led proceedings where members were...
A special treat for the women of Heathcote RSL
RETURNED and Services League men paid tribute to the ladies last weekend by hosting a special lunch in their honour. The women were treated to...
Friends dig deep
FRIENDS of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) recently donated $255 to the Heathcote SES Unit. The money will help with fundraising to purchase a 4WD...
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
HEATHCOTE Christmas Carols' committee were thrilled at the response to their first year organising the annual community event. The committee took over from the Lions...
Bowlers gather for 120th birthday celebration
PLAYERS past and present attended the Heathcote Bowling Club one hundred and twentieth anniversary afternoon tea recently. A special feature on the afternoon was a...
A special Christmas celebration
LOCALS gathered at Palling Bros Brewery last Sunday for a special Church in the Brewery service. The celebration of the Christmas season was organised by...
Capturing a lifetime of stories
RESIDENTS at Heathcote Health Aged Care will have the opportunity to have their biographies written thanks to an innovative volunteer organisation. Beyond Words is a...
Sharing a love of nature’s beauty
ARTIST Rosalie Street shares her appreciation for nature's beauty in her current exhibition at Heathcote Winery. The solo show, Beauty Surrounds Us, will run until...
Community vigilance helps catch illegal dumpers
MITCHELL Shire Council has thanked residents for their vigilance in reporting illegal rubbish dumping. Thanks to the community's efforts, six offenders have been identified and...
Whimsy and banjos
WITH feed bills of five thousand dollars per month, Danielle Press from Loki's Lodge is grateful for the support from the Gami Gami Devils...
A coffee on the cops
LED by officer-in-charge at Heathcote Police station Sergeant Holly Lembke, residents joined local police officers for coffee and a chat at Barrack Reserve last...
Hark! The Heathcote town will sing
BARRACK Reserve will ring out with the sounds of everyone's favourite carols tomorrow evening starting at 5.30pm. It will be the first event for the...
Making a stand against violence
FOLLOWING last week's Coffee with a Cop, residents and representatives from community groups participated the Heathcote Walk for Respect. The walk was part of the...
Colourful fundraiser a brilliant success
HEATHCOTE Primary School held their first Colour Run fundraiser last week, raising seven thousand dollars to create a sensory playground at the school. CFA members...