July 22, 2024
Share in Spring Plains watershed repair
BIOLINKS Alliance are inviting members of the public join them for a day of planting and community at the Spring Plains Watershed Repair Project. The...
July 21, 2024
Parkrun a possibility in Heathcote
HEATHCOTE Health is sponsoring a La Trobe University Occupational Health student project called the Heathcote Parkrun Pilot. The project is supported by Healthy Loddon Campaspe...
July 20, 2024
Slow down, save our wildlife
WILDLIFE carers are calling for drivers to slow down after a high number of injuries to kangaroos, wombats and other animals and birds in...
July 20, 2024
Bust a move, me hearties!
SILVER Star Line Dancers held their annual mid-year social last weekend with a pirate theme. Dancers from Tooborac, Kyneton and Nagambie joined with the Heathcote...
July 19, 2024
Teddies to comfort kids in crisis
AN anonymous resident recently left two bags of colourful knitted Trauma Teddies at Heathcote Community House which will be given to children needing comfort...
July 19, 2024
New life for Tooborac Primary School
AFTER Tooborac Primary School was deemed non-operational this year due to lack of enrolments, six community members formed the Tooborac Primary School Community Action...
July 17, 2024
Learn about RFDS transport
AN Awareness Dinner for RFDS Community Transport will be held at Heathcote Golf Club on Friday 2 August at 6pm. RFDS volunteers Peter Cunningham and...
July 15, 2024
Small steps towards future enrolments
THE Tooborac Community and Primary School have announced that a playgroup will be held at the school starting on Tuesday 16 July. The primary school...
July 15, 2024
Collecting cans for Cambodia
CONNECTING with the sister of an old school friend through Facebook thirteen years ago, led Lauren Day on a life-changing journey. Her school friend, Karen...
July 14, 2024
Farewell, Wally!
FOUR years after his first visit to their property, Wally the wallaby was farewelled by John Robertson and Bron Jones last week. Locals have followed...
July 13, 2024
Gaze at the stars through clear skies
STARGAZERS in Heathcote had a close-up view of stars, planets, meteors and satellites last week at the skate park thanks to Norm Matyson. Mr Matyson...
July 12, 2024
Increased hours for more support
SERVICES Australia Agent hours at Heathcote Community House were increased last week enabling more support for residents. Agents give Services Australia customers a place to...
July 12, 2024
Arts grant to foster local acting talent
MUDBRICK Motley Theatre has received a SPROUT Arts Grant through City of Greater Bendigo Creative Communities program. The $500 grant will assist with advertising, lighting,...
July 9, 2024
Origami for social housing
HEATHCOTE Community House is supporting the Victorian Homelessness Network's campaign Houses at Parliament to highlight the town's need for social housing. Aiming to raise awareness...
July 8, 2024
Survey highlights room for improvement
MITCHELL Shire CEO Brett Luxford has responded recent community satisfaction survey results. Mr Luxford thanked everyone who participated in the 2024 survey. "Your input is essential...
July 7, 2024
Setting dreams in motion
PARTICPANTS at a Vision Board workshop held at Heathcote Community House last weekend are looking forward to the future after setting their dreams in...
July 6, 2024
Not rolling up her yarn yet
COURTHOUSE Crafts' longest-serving volunteer, Elaine Gillson, is stepping back after thirty years but doesn't plan to stop knitting. One of four founding members and a...
July 5, 2024
Skills to keep lake users safe
VOLUNTEERS from VF5 Eppalock Coast Guard joined with VF11 Lake Hume Coast Guard last weekend for a joint training exercise. Held on Lake Eppalock, it...
July 5, 2024
Rail Trail Plan welcomed
FOLLOWING community consultation, City of Greater Bendigo has adopted a plan for ongoing development, management and promotion of the O'Keefe Rail Trail. The trail runs...
July 5, 2024
Prize for young sheep handler
HANDLING sheep is a family affair for Ava Harris. Her father Alan is a third-generation farmer who operates Koole Vale Merino Stud with his wife...
July 5, 2024
Librarian leaves with heart full of memories
STAFF and patrons gathered for afternoon tea at Heathcote Library last Friday to say goodbye to librarian Lynne Fouracre who is retiring after more-than...
June 30, 2024
Crafting for fun and great causes
CREATING everything from hats for premature babies and vests for penguins, to quilts and decorated bras, the Heathcote Craft Group has been meeting every...
June 29, 2024
CFA to install smoke alarms for at risk residents
THE CFA has announced the Smoke Alarm Installation program for rural and regional Victoria, providing at risk residents with free smoke alarms. The program also...
June 28, 2024
Town up for top tourism award
HEATHCOTE has been named as one of seventeen finalists in the 2024 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Winners of the awards will be announced...
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