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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...

November 4, 2025

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...

November 3, 2025

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...

November 1, 2025

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...

October 31, 2025

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...

October 31, 2025

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...

October 27, 2025

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...

October 26, 2025

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...

October 25, 2025

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...

October 25, 2025

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"...

October 24, 2025

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...

October 24, 2025

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...

October 24, 2025

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...

October 20, 2025

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...

October 19, 2025

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...

October 18, 2025

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...

October 18, 2025

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...

October 17, 2025

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...

October 17, 2025

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...