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December 6, 2025

Stepping back in time

MUNARI Wines, in association with the Heathcote Film Festival committee, stepped back in time last weekend to host an evening of jazz and silent...

December 5, 2025

Honours for a magnificent seven

SEVEN Heathcote Fire Brigade members were awarded Life Memberships last weekend. The group have amassed a total of 303 years of service between them. CFA chief...

December 3, 2025

Giving hope through the Christmas season

THE Salvation Army is asking Goldfields residents to dig deep for their annual Christmas Appeal to help those who need support during the festive...

December 1, 2025

Library to celebrate Austen anniversary

THIS year marks 250 years since author Jane Austen's birth, and Heathcote Library is celebrating along with groups and organisations around the world. Heathcote Library...

November 29, 2025

Black belts for Taekwondo students

TWO young members of Heathcote Taekwondo have worked hard to achieve their black belts. Mackenzie and Gemma were also presented with their Kukkiwon certificates by...

November 29, 2025

Reflections on connection, culture, community

DEMENTIA Alliance last week hosted a special gathering focussed on connection, culture and community at Reflections at Eppalock. Collective insights from attendees as well as...

November 28, 2025

Heathcote is the place to be

JUNE Gover has led a busy life filled with travel and community service and now believes she is living in the best place of...

November 28, 2025

Positive outlook for Heathcote tourism

HEATHCOTE Tourism and Development held its annual general meeting last week, reporting a positive outlook for the industry. President Peter Young addressed four focus areas...

November 22, 2025

Making a stand against gender-based violence

MITCHELL Shire Council is inviting community members to join them for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism is a...

November 22, 2025

Welcoming grandparents and special people

GRANDPARENTS and special people recently visited Heathcote Primary School to celebrate Grandparents Day. Students invited their them to tour the school and enjoy morning tea. "All...

November 21, 2025

Publishing with a little help from her friends

CHERYL Connally credits the support and encouragement she receives from members of the Heathcote U3A Writing Group with inspiring her to publish her children's...

November 21, 2025

A bargain for gardeners

TULIP bulbs from the 2025 Bloom Festival are now available at the Heathcote and Bendigo visitor centres. Approximately 30,000 bulbs are planted in the Conservatory...

November 19, 2025

Personal protection and self-defence event

GOLDFIELDS Martial Arts will hold a weekend event promoting personal protection skills and self-defence moves for beginners and experienced people. The Urban Steel 2025 Camp...

November 18, 2025

Showcasing Christmas spirit and imagination

PRIMARY school children across the Euroa electorate have been busy preparing their entries in Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland's annual Christmas Card competition. Heathcote...

November 17, 2025

Get to know your local grasses

WHROO Goldfields Conservation Network will conduct a free workshop to help landowners to identify both native and introduced grasses in our area. The workshop will...

November 14, 2025

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

HEATHCOTE RSL Sub-Branch president Miles Humphrey welcomed veterans, families and all age groups to the Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday. It was held at...

November 14, 2025

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...

November 10, 2025

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...

November 8, 2025

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...

November 8, 2025

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...

November 7, 2025

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...

November 4, 2025

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...