October 4, 2025
Time to prepare properties to reduce fire risk
AS part of the CFA's GET FIRE READY campaign during the month of October, Heathcote Fire Brigade will hold an information session on Sunday...
October 3, 2025
Barefoot Bowling set to roll again
REGISTRATION for Heathcote Bowling Club's Tuesday Night Social Pennant competition will be held on Cup Day with the competition starting on 11 November. Also known...
September 29, 2025
Reunion for former Mia Mia Primary School students
FORMER students, families and friends of the Mia Mia Primary School are invited to a reunion to be held at the Mia Mia Hall...
September 27, 2025
Why not have a go?
KYLIE Sonter has been entering the art and craft competitions at agricultural shows for almost forty years, beginning in Mildura where she grew up. She...
September 27, 2025
Let’s talk about farm security
HEATHCOTE and district residents met with members of the local police force for an informal talk on farm and property safety last weekend. Hosted by...
September 26, 2025
Another milestone for Costerfield House
VOLUNTEERS, families and community leaders gathered at Reflections at Eppalock last week to celebrate its first birthday and the official opening of Costerfield House...
September 26, 2025
Community Bank marks 20 years in Heathcote
HEATHCOTE residents braved the inclement weather to celebrate Community Bank Heathcote and District's twentieth anniversary last weekend. The bank was joined by community organisations and...
September 24, 2025
Get to know neighbouring birdlife
THE Aussie Bird Count is back for its twelfth year, with registrations now open for the citizen science initiative running from Monday 20 to...
September 22, 2025
Mental health support for shire youth
BETTER access to mental health support will soon be available to young people in Mitchell Shire thanks to $10,000 in funding secured through the...
September 20, 2025
Start your mowers, get set, go!
REVVING engines returned to Mia Mia for the second year running for the season opener of the Australian Ride On Lawn Mower Racing Association. Entrants...
September 19, 2025
Small community, big hearts
A THRIVING Op Shop, activities and services form the Pyalong Neighbourhood House but the backbone behind it all is an amazing community spirit where...
September 19, 2025
Head to Elmore for garage sale bargains
ELMORE Lions Club will host a Town-Wide Garage Sale this Saturday. A map of all registered sale addresses will be available from 8.30am at the...
September 19, 2025
Security for rural properties
THE Barn Pet Stock and Feed will host a farm security session on Saturday 20 September. Sergeant Holly Lembke and other members of Heathcote Police...
September 13, 2025
A special brekky for some special men
HEATHCOTE Primary School welcomed fathers, grandfathers and father figures from the school community to a special Father's Day breakfast barbecue last week. Guests enjoyed a...
September 12, 2025
Winners are grinners
PARTICIPANTS in the recent At the Bar Eight Week Challenge have reported inspiring results in both physical and mental health. The challenge, run by director...
September 12, 2025
Medical imaging services return to Heathcote Health
HEATHCOTE Health announced the return of on-site X-ray services to the Heathcote community last week, following the departure of Bendigo Radiology on 30 June. The...
September 8, 2025
Iconic singer beats a track to Shiraz Republic
AUSTRALIAN singer and actor Tim Rogers, supported by Milly Strange, will perform at Shiraz Republic on Friday 24 October. The show is presented by Beat'n...
September 6, 2025
It’s a wrap
MORE than 280 people attended the 13th annual Heathcote International Short Film Festival last weekend and plans are already underway for an even bigger...
September 6, 2025
Bring out your treasures
HEATHCOTE McIvor Historical Society will be hosting monthly Bring a Treasure mornings beginning on the first Wednesday in October. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be...
September 5, 2025
Time to say goodbye
DESPITE wet and windy conditions, Heathcote residents braved the cold to attend a farewell afternoon tea at the library last week. The former library will...
September 2, 2025
Innovation and fun at Elmore Field Days
SHOWCASING the latest in agricultural innovation with hands-on experiences and fun for the whole family, the Elmore Field Days are returning for their sixty-second...
September 1, 2025
Ladies get into golf
SIXTEEN enthusiastic women attended Heathcote Golf Club's first Get into Golf Day last week. The event offered the chance to learn more about the game...
September 1, 2025
Free health checks in the Live Better Van
FREE health checks will be available through Heathcote Health next week. The Medibank Live Better Van will visit Heathcote Health on Thursday 4 September between...
August 31, 2025
Science Week at HPS
FAMILY and friends joined Heathcote Primary School students for a Science Fair recently to celebrate National Science Week. The event was led by STEM teacher...
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