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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Ag shows in the blood
SIXTH generation show woman Ellana Miller has been attending agricultural shows for as long as she can remember. The popular grade 6 student will have...
The show’s on for young and old!
THERE will be something for everyone in the family at this year's Heathcote Show. The show will be held on Melbourne Cup Day at the...
A blooming good weekend
THREE very different gardens owned by members of the Australian Plant Society Heathcote (APSH) opened to the public last weekend. All proceeds from the day...
Friendly rivalry a winner
GRADE five and six students from Holy Rosary joined Heathcote Primary School students in a friendly netball match last month. The planning was all done...
Long-serving SES member awarded inaugural Life Membership
THE inaugural Heathcote SES Unit Life Membership was awarded to Steve Johnson last Sunday. Three other unit members were also recognised for their long service...
Heathcote praised for compassion and care
THE Heathcote community has been praised for compassion, concern and community spirit following Eddie Manton's heart attack at Mitre 10 recently. His daughter Sarah Manton...
Successful performance results in donation
A SUCCESSFUL performance by Mudbrick Motley Theatre Group last month has enabled a donation to Bendigo Legacy, which took place last week. Michael Carroll, on...
Open gardens bring large crowds
HEAVY rain last Friday cleared to sunny skies for the Redesdale Open Gardens event over the weekend. Three local gardens were open to the public...
Barefoot bowls is back again
REGISTRATION for the popular Tuesday Night Pennant Bowls competition will be held on Cup Day at 6pm at the Heathcote Bowling Club. The barefoot competition...
Freemason celebrates 60 years of service
IN front of family members and guests, WBro Hugh O'Neill Robertson was presented with his 60-year jewel at Heathcote Masonic Lodge last week. The jewel...
One big happy team
EAMON Gleeson has built a successful career as a grocery assistant at Heathcote IGA, and recently notched up a milestone. He was recently presented with...
All the bells and whistles
STUDENTS at Holy Rosary primary School participated in a community safety morning last week, with visits from emergency services personnel and vehicles. Police, ambulance, CFA...
What’s on your block?
RESIDENTS wanting to connect with the local environment and play a role in conservation in the Heathcote area are invited to 'What's on My...
A murder is announced
HEATHCOTE Bowling Club will be transported back to the 1920s for a Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea on Sunday 10 November. The event is being coordinated...
Vintage classics bring the crowds to Heathcote
VINTAGE caravans met classic cars last weekend when the Shake, Rattle & Roll Vintage Caravan Group came to Heathcote. Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes held...
Tooborac community pitches in to save their school
THE Friends of Tooborac Primary School community group held an open day last weekend to showcase the benefits of the small rural school. The school...