November 8, 2024
A blooming good weekend
IDEAL weather conditions last Saturday saw four Heathcote gardens open to raise funds for the SES. The gardens ranged in ages from two-years-old to 90-years-old....
November 8, 2024
The show’s a winner for all ages
IDEAL weather conditions saw another successful Heathcote Show on Cup Day earlier this week. Crowd numbers were up and there were attractions to suit all...
November 8, 2024
Learning about fire safety
HEATHCOTE residents took the opportunity to meet with local brigade members at the CFA Open Day last Saturday. A Fire Safety Essentials session was conducted...
November 8, 2024
Happy families embrace Halloween
AFTER another successful Halloween Trunk or Treat night last week, the All Ages Activities Committee are already planning for 2025. High Street was filled with...
November 4, 2024
It’s never too late to train your brain
HEATHCOTE Library will host Brain Training Games in a fun session next Thursday from 10am to 11am. Participants will test their memories and tease their...
November 3, 2024
Ag shows in the blood
SIXTH generation show woman Ellana Miller has been attending agricultural shows for as long as she can remember. The popular grade 6 student will have...
November 2, 2024
The show’s on for young and old!
THERE will be something for everyone in the family at this year's Heathcote Show. The show will be held on Melbourne Cup Day at the...
November 1, 2024
Heathcote praised for compassion and care
THE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton's heart attack at Mitre 10 recently. His daughter Sarah Manton...
November 1, 2024
Long-serving SES member awarded inaugural Life Membership
THE inaugural Heathcote SES Unit Life Membership was awarded to Steve Johnson last Sunday. Three other unit members were also recognised for their long service...
November 1, 2024
Friendly rivalry a winner
GRADE five and six students from Holy Rosary joined Heathcote Primary School students in a friendly netball match last month. The planning was all done...
November 1, 2024
A blooming good weekend
THREE very different gardens owned by members of the Australian Plant Society Heathcote (APSH) opened to the public last weekend. All proceeds from the day...
October 27, 2024
Open gardens bring large crowds
HEAVY rain last Friday cleared to sunny skies for the Redesdale Open Gardens event over the weekend. Three local gardens were open to the public...
October 27, 2024
Successful performance results in donation
A SUCCESSFUL performance by Mudbrick Motley Theatre Group last month has enabled a donation to Bendigo Legacy, which took place last week. Michael Carroll, on...
October 26, 2024
Barefoot bowls is back again
REGISTRATION for the popular Tuesday Night Pennant Bowls competition will be held on Cup Day at 6pm at the Heathcote Bowling Club. The barefoot competition...
October 26, 2024
Freemason celebrates 60 years of service
IN front of family members and guests, WBro Hugh O'Neill Robertson was presented with his 60-year jewel at Heathcote Masonic Lodge last week. The jewel...
October 25, 2024
One big happy team
EAMON Gleeson has built a successful career as a grocery assistant at Heathcote IGA, and recently notched up a milestone. He was recently presented with...
October 25, 2024
All the bells and whistles
STUDENTS at Holy Rosary primary School participated in a community safety morning last week, with visits from emergency services personnel and vehicles. Police, ambulance, CFA...
October 21, 2024
What’s on your block?
RESIDENTS wanting to connect with the local environment and play a role in conservation in the Heathcote area are invited to 'What's on My...
October 20, 2024
A murder is announced
HEATHCOTE Bowling Club will be transported back to the 1920s for a Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea on Sunday 10 November. The event is being coordinated...
October 20, 2024
Vintage classics bring the crowds to Heathcote
VINTAGE caravans met classic cars last weekend when the Shake, Rattle & Roll Vintage Caravan Group came to Heathcote. Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes held...
October 18, 2024
Tooborac community pitches in to save their school
THE Friends of Tooborac Primary School community group held an open day last weekend to showcase the benefits of the small rural school. The school...
October 14, 2024
Gardens to the rescue!
FOUR local gardens will open to the public for the 2024 Heathcote Open Gardens Trail on Saturday 2 November. The event has been organised by...
October 11, 2024
First sod turned on new Pyalong fire station
PYALONG Fire Brigade Captain Brendan Kelly, CFA Commander Paul Brislin and Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes joined brigade members to witness the first...
October 10, 2024
Hats off to another wine and food fest
RAIN didn't dampen the spirits of visitors to the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival with numbers up on last year's attendance. Hosted by the Heathcote...
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