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...
October 13, 2025
Blue sapphire anniversary for local couple
HEATHCOTE residents, Maree and Mick Hingston, celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary this week. The popular couple moved to Heathcote in 2004 and have been involved...
October 11, 2025
Great weather, crowds, wine and food at annual festival
IDEAL weather conditions brought the crowds to the annual Heathcote Wine and Food Festival last weekend, hosted by the Heathcote Winegrowers Association at the...
October 10, 2025
Twenty-year project comes to fruition
A LARGE crowd of residents from Pyalong and the surrounding districts gathered for CFA Open Day at the new fire station last weekend. The much-awaited...
October 8, 2025
Prepare now for potential weather-related disaster events
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is partnering with Australia Post to urge regional residents to prepare for potential disasters to minimise impact. The campaign follows research indicating...
October 7, 2025
Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
AS property owners prepare for the upcoming fire season, the CFA is urging landowners to register burn-offs online instead of by phone. Currently, less than...
October 6, 2025
A music festival from the Heart
HEATHCOTE music lovers are set to host the Heartcote Ukulele Festival – One Day, One Stage, Big Heart – a tiny festival, free to...
October 6, 2025
Cup Day fun at the RSL
THE annual Heathcote RSL Melbourne Cup Lunch will be held again this year, promising lots of fun and great food. The event is open to...
October 4, 2025
Celebration for a special canine at The Barn
THE Barn Pet Stock and Feed will hold a special birthday party for their favourite employee, Chrissie the dog, on Saturday 11 October. Chrissie will...
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