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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...