Heathcote Show Art and Craft Competition results
FLOWERS, produce, baking and craft items filled the Arts & Craft Pavilion at this year's Heathcote Show. Arts & Craft steward Laraine Leask said the...
Would you like to be part of Heathcote Christmas Carols?
THE Heathcote Christmas Carols committee are calling for performers for this year's event. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. "We are very excited to...
Making the most of what they enjoy
WHEN Dave Munro and Amanda Collins returned from the UK after a three-week ukulele festival tour, they realised they were keen for more and...
Popular band signs off withfinal performance at brewery
AFTER thirteen years together, country/bluegrass band the Gami Gami Devils will give their final performance at Palling Brothers Brewery tomorrow, 8 November. The band has...
All the fun of a traditional country show
DESPITE initial concerns about the weather, the rain held off, and the annual Heathcote Show was enjoyed by young and old on Tuesday. Sideshow attractions...
Be a part of Holy Rosary history
THE Parents, Friends and Carers Committee at Holy Rosary Primary School is inviting families, individuals and businesses to purchase a paver for the Rosary...
Fire season begins
FIRE season has officially started with Fire Danger Periods (FDPs) declared in many parts of the state and more to be introduced following assessments...
Six decades of commitment and service
JOHN McGillivray has been a CFA Heathcote Fire Brigade member for more than sixty years. He joined the brigade on 22 December 1962. The treasured and...
Step back in time
BRINGING to life silent movie classics, Heathcote Film Festival Committee and Munari Wines will present musical ensemble The Sounds of Silent on Saturday 29...
It’s showtime!
PREPARATIONS for the annual Heathcote Show are well under way with lots of old favourites and new attractions. The show will be held on Melbourne...
Ultra-light tanker for CFA
HEATHCOTE CFA will be better prepared to protect the community this fire season with the addition of a new ultra-light tanker. Minister for Emergency Services...
Looking at both sides of war
HEATHCOTE Library will host a talk by author Peter Mitchell on Thursday 30 October from 2pm to 3pm. Mitchell will discuss his latest release Under...
Volunteer opps at shop, food share
HEATHCOTE Community Opportunity Shop and Food Share is seeking volunteers to work in a variety of different areas throughout the shop. There is a task...
Caring for the carers
THE Heathcote Carers Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month providing care and support to those who care for others. The group has...
Installation ceremony for Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master
FIFTY Freemasons attended the recent installation of the Heathcote Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master last week. Tony McMahon will serve for the next twelve months. [caption id="attachment_30038"...
Workshop to aid waterways studies
THE City of Greater Bendigo is inviting residents to take part in a community workshop at Heathcote Bowls Club as part of flood and...
Long service, excellence awarded
SES volunteer Peter Duncan was awarded both the Regional and State Awards for Excellence in the area of innovation at the Heathcote SES Annual...
Every day’s an adventure for Heathcote’s showman
FOURTH generation showman Charlie Miller was recently presented with a plaque commemorating fifty years of membership in the Showmen's Guild of Australasia. Mr Miller was...
Hope and support for mental health
PARTS of Heathcote are turning blue in honour of Mental Health month. Heathcote Health is inviting community members to get involved with the Blue Tree...
A dog’s day out
BIG dogs, small dogs, tall dogs and short dogs came with their owners to The Barn Pet Stock and Feed to celebrate much-loved resident...
A wonderful day for a WonderWalk
OLDER residents gathered at Heathcote Community House last Friday to celebrate Seniors Week with a walk around the WonderWalk Info Loop. The group met up...
Back to Mia Mia
PAST students, family members and friends of the former Mia Mia Primary School gathered at the Mia Mia Hall last weekend for a reunion. Attendees...
Getting fire ready
HEATHCOTE residents attended a Get Fire Ready session at the fire station last weekend to learn how to prepare properties for the upcoming fire...
Call for volunteer bank board members
COMMUNITY Bank Heathcote and District is calling for members of the community to join their board. Volunteer board members have a say about the future...