January 16, 2026
Community over competition
AMY Willis is passionate about mental health, promoting independence, capacity building and ensuring positive outcomes for the participants who come through her employment supports...
January 13, 2026
Water fountain an asset for rail trail users
WALKERS, runners and bike riders on the O'Keefe Rail Trail will be able to access a refreshing drink of water thanks to the Heathcote...
January 12, 2026
Call for support for Picnic in the Park
HEATHCOTE RSL Sub-Branch is seeking support from local businesses and organisations for their annual Australia Day Picnic in the Park family event. RSL volunteers aim...
January 10, 2026
There’s a lot to do in 2026
THERE will be no excuses for boredom in 2026 with plenty of activities, groups to join, and volunteering opportunities for all interests and ages. Take...
January 9, 2026
Temperatures soar but no pool relief
HEATHCOTE residents are worried the current swimming pool closure will have ongoing and far-reaching consequences into the future. Not only is the community missing an...
January 9, 2026
Open air cinema fun at holiday park
LAKE Eppalock Holiday Park will continue their Open Air Cinema Program for Summer 2025-2026 over the coming weeks. The family-friendly movies are available for park...
January 9, 2026
Dreaming of a white Christmas
HEATHCOTE residents experience a late white Christmas last Saturday with a massive hailstorm stretching across the area. Up to 27 milimetres of welcome rain followed...
January 5, 2026
Volunteering is a family affair
AFTER seeing how much his wife was enjoying being a volunteer for the Heathcote Fire Brigade, Rhys Ashen decided he would join too. Mr Ashen...
January 3, 2026
Halfway mark for SES fundraiser
AFTER fourteen months of fundraising, SES Heathcote Unit has reached the halfway point in their goal of $200,000 for a new 4WD Medium Rescue...
January 2, 2026
A man of generosity and creativity
NINETY-four-year-old Ron Miles likes to carefully think his woodworking projects through before he starts them. The home where he lives with daughter Jackie is filled...
December 30, 2025
Dancing, live music and great food on offer for New Year’s Eve
POPULAR cover band The Skerricks will be performing at The Watering Hole on New Year's Eve. The band will be on stage from 5.30pm until...
December 29, 2025
Stay fire ready this summer
NOW that summer has finally arrived, Heathcote Fire Brigade is urging residents to be vigilant and keep themselves and their properties safe. Fire restrictions are...
December 27, 2025
Keeping property and lives safe over the holiday season
SADLY, the Christmas-New Year holiday season can be a time for opportunistic thieves. Heathcote Police are urging residents living in town or on rural properties...
December 26, 2025
Fun, literature, tea and cake
HEATHCOTE Library recently concluded four weeks of celebrations for Jane Austen's birthday with a high tea. Organisations around the world celebrated the 250th anniversary of...
December 25, 2025
Christmas is all about community
RESIDENTS at Heathcote Health Aged Care facility joined with participants from the social support group for a special Christmas celebration. The two groups meet up...
December 22, 2025
What’s available over Christmas and New Year
STAFF and volunteers at many of our local services take a well-earned break over the Christmas and New Year period or operate on reduced...
December 20, 2025
New service to benefit post office customers
BANKING at Heathcote Post Office is now available for customers of all four major banks now that ANZ has joined Bank@Post. The service allows customers...
December 19, 2025
Santa’s on his way!
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade members have been in close contact with Santa as he prepares to make his annual lolly run around the streets of...
December 19, 2025
Spreading the Christmas joy
WITH thunderstorms predicted, the Heathcote Christmas Carols committee decided to relocate the event from Barrack Reserve to the RSL Hall last weekend in the...
December 15, 2025
Show a treasure, and tell
ALTHOUGH visits to the Heathcote McIvor Historical Society museum were down a little on previous years, research officer and museum curator Elizabeth Murfitt is...
December 13, 2025
Groups united in respect
COMMUNITY groups joined with local residents on International Volunteers Day last week for Walk for Respect (Heathcote Respects) and Coffee with a...
December 12, 2025
Learning, laughing and living
AFTER another successful year of activities, outings and group meetings, U3A Heathcote celebrated Christmas this week with a special morning tea. Writing group members entertained...
December 8, 2025
Dealing with a difficult Christmas
THE final 'Dying to Ask' 2025 session at Heathcote Community House will be held on Tuesday 9 December. Participants will talk about festive gatherings and...
December 6, 2025
Showcasing the region’s unique wildlife
HEATHCOTE Winery is hosting an exhibition of photographs by John Rawson in its art gallery. The Momentum of Light show will run until 15 December. "We're...
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