December 1, 2024
Seeds sown for Zucchini Festival
HEATHCOTE'S gardeners have been set a challenge; to grow big, beautiful zucchinis for the inaugural Heathcote Zucchini Festival. The festival will be held on Sunday...
November 30, 2024
Paying it forward
COMMUNITY Bank Heathcote and District is partnering with SES Heathcote District to raise funds for a new 4WD Medium Rescue truck. With $200,000 to raise,...
November 29, 2024
Smiles all round
COMMITTEE members hailed Heathcote Smiles Day a huge success as visitors came together to enjoy free attractions, food and activities last weekend. It was the...
November 29, 2024
New committee looking forward to their first carols
HEATHCOTE Christmas Carols committee received a huge response to the call for performers at this year's annual Community Carols. The committee is in its first...
November 26, 2024
Meet your local cops
RESIDENTS are invited to meet members of the local police force at Coffee with a Cop next Friday 29 November at Barrack Reserve Stadium. The...
November 23, 2024
Local brigades collaborate on fire safety
TOOBORAC CFA joined with Nulla Vale and Pyalong CFA for an Open Day and Community barbecue last Sunday at Tooborac Mechanics Institute Hall and...
November 23, 2024
Upgrades for regional hospitals
REGIONAL Victorians will be able to continue to access world-class care with more funding for regional hospitals to expand and upgrade their services and...
November 22, 2024
Something for everyone at Smiles Day
THE annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day is back on at Barrack Reserve tomorrow from 11am to 2pm. Event organisers aim to encourage the community to...
November 22, 2024
A boost for wine tourism in Heathcote
WINE tourism in Heathcote has been given a boost through the latest round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program. Wild Duck Creek...
November 22, 2024
Land acquired for new emergency services hub
HEATHCOTE'S new Emergency Services Hub has moved a step closer to fruition after Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes visited...
November 22, 2024
An afternoon of murder and intrigue
HEATHCOTE Hall, aka Heathcote Bowling Club, was the scene of intriguing mysteries recently when the Community House hosted a Murder Mystery afternoon tea. The event...
November 17, 2024
Free fun to make the family smile
THE Annual Heathcote Community Smiles Day event will be held at Barrack Reserve on Saturday 23 November from 11am to 2pm. Community Smiles Day, a...
November 16, 2024
Support and dedication bring results
NINE-year-old Holy Rosary student Trey Hicks has won second place in the Victorian Junior Motocross Northern Region Championships. Trey has been riding since he was...
November 15, 2024
Veteran vehicles visit historic Heathcote
MEMBERS of the Veteran Car Club of Victoria came to Heathcote on Saturday to visit the historical society museum and gaol. Forty-five pre-1918 cars, motorbikes...
November 15, 2024
A lesson in fire safety
CFA members attended Heathcote Primary School last week for a bonfire and a fun and practical lesson in fire safety. Principal Carolyn Crowther hopes the...
November 15, 2024
Recognising the ultimate sacrifice
VETERANS, families and all age groups gathered at the Heathcote RSL Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony on Monday. Sub-branch president Miles Humphrey said...
November 12, 2024
Honours for Heathcote Taekwondo coaches
THREE members of Heathcote Taekwondo Club were presented with new belts and certificates last week after achieving an extra dan on their black belts. Grand...
November 10, 2024
Christmas fundraiser for animal rescue
COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS band the Gami Gami Devils will return to Palling Bros Brewery on 14 December for a Christmas gig to raise funds for Loki's...
November 9, 2024
Togetherness a recipe for a long marriage
JAN and Tom Rowe have rarely spent any time apart since their marriage on 10 October 1964. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last...
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
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 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
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 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...
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