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April 27, 2024

Mother’s Day food, gifts and events

AS Mother's Day approaches, it's time to plan special meals, events and gifts for the important women in your life. There's no need to travel....

April 26, 2024

Thank you and farewell

CLIENTS, volunteers and staff gathered at Barrack Reserve Stadium on Monday to thank the RFDS Community Transport and farewell RFDS CEO Scott Chapman. Also attending...

April 26, 2024

It’s all about community

WINNER of the O'Keefe Challenge marathon last week, was Bendigo-born, professional athlete Fraser Walsh. Cindy...

April 26, 2024

Panthers ready to roar again

AFTER a successful summer season, Heathcote Panthers Basketball are seeking more players for the winter competition. Training is held on Mondays at Barrack Reserve Stadium...

April 25, 2024

Heathcote reflects at dawn

A large crowd gathered at the Lone Pine Memorial on Camp Hill to pay their respects at the 108th Anzac Dawn Service in Heathcote. Secretary...

April 22, 2024

Weatherboards a unique medium for contemporary art

FEATURING a series of paintings on house weatherboards, contemporary artist Simon Macaulay's 'Between the Flags' exhibition is currently on display at Rood Henry's Art...

April 22, 2024

MP urges all Victorians to consider organ donation

FINDINGS from a parliamentary inquiry into increasing the number of organ and tissue donors in Victoria were released recently. Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland,...

April 20, 2024

Stars & Bars returns for a long weekend of entertainment

STARS & Bars Festival Heathcote is expanding this year to become a two-day event. The festival will be held on 26 and 27 April. "As it...

April 19, 2024

A call out to creative people in Heathcote

AS part of the City of Greater Bendigo's commitment to the creative arts in Heathcote, plans for a magazine-style publication are underway. Titled Creative Heathcote,...

April 19, 2024

More challenges and fun for everyone

MORE events and activities have been added to this year's O'Keefe Challenge with something for everyone. The event also incorporates the Heathcote Community Games and...

April 19, 2024

Inaugural cars, coffee and bikes meet a success

MORE than 60 classic cars and bikes lined the main street for the inaugural Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes meet last Sunday. [caption id="attachment_30038" align="aligncenter"...

April 13, 2024

New equipment a boost for annual film festival

THE Heathcote International Film Festival is set to expand after a generous Bendigo Bank Community grant. The $10,500 grant has allowed the committee to purchase...

April 12, 2024

MP vows to continue fighting for student safety

SPEAKING in Parliament recently, Nationals member for Euroa brought attention to local education challenges including the lack of public high schools and school crossing...

April 11, 2024

Hands off our health services

NATIONALS Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called for the Government to avoid making cuts to regional health services. It comes after recent data showed...

April 6, 2024

Latest fashions a hit in Heathcote

THE annual Heathcote Country Women's Association fashion parade held last week saw a larger than expected audience gather to view the fashions. CWA president Marj...

April 6, 2024

Duo charms audience

MORE than 80 people attended the recent performance by vocal duo Charm of Finches at Heathcote RSL Hall. The performance was organised by the Mudbrick...

April 5, 2024

Inaugural Annabelle Cleeland Classic Fours a hit

HEATHCOTE bowler Brian Taylor was part of the winning team in the inaugural Annabelle Cleeland Classic Fours, held at Parliament House last month. Bowlers from...

April 5, 2024

Eggsellent Easter effort

IN A JOINT effort by Heathcote CFA, Lions and SES, the town this year recorded it's best ever result for Royal Children's Hospital Good...

April 5, 2024

Local MPs support petition for high school in Heathcote

A community-led petition calling on the State Government to build a secondary school in Heathcote has the support of Nationals MPs Annabelle Cleeland and...

April 4, 2024

Native plants on display

A special feature of the Australian Plants Society Heathcote Inc flower show and plant sale this Saturday will be artwork from local artists. Heathcote Artists...

April 4, 2024

The games we played

ATTENDEES enjoyed a fun-filled walk down Memory Lane last week at the Heathcote Library. Hobbies and games were featured in one of the library's popular...

March 30, 2024

Working in harmony

MEMBERS of the Heathcote Chatty Community Crafting group visited Heathcote Health Aged Care last week to make lanterns. The session was inspired by Harmony Week...

March 29, 2024

Celebrating community transport

FLYING Doctor Community Transport (FDCT) staff and volunteers this week celebrated Victorian Community Transport Week. More than 3,300 community members across the state have now...

March 29, 2024

First aid for community volunteers

EIGHT volunteers from the Heathcote community took part in first aid training last week. The session was held at Barrack Reserve Hall. "It's a great result,"...