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Crafty business: Court House entices local Christmas spend

An inconspicuous entrance gives way to what you might expect of a courthouse built in 1863: lofty ceilings and oodles of natural light. Since its inception in 1994, Heathcote Court House Crafts has made its home in the building, which has...

Vanessa Wiltshire
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New Laws to Improve Swimming Pool and Spa Safety

NEW laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect on Sunday in Victoria. As of 1 December 2019, it is now mandatory for landholders where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register it with the relevant council. In addition...

Vanessa Wiltshire
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Spring firewood collection season has ended

THE spring firewood collection season has closed. Forest Fire Management Victoria district manager Murray Goldfields Adrian Parker said: “It will be illegal for people to collect firewood on public land until the autumn firewood collection...

Vanessa Wiltshire
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Roadside clearing works to continue throughout summer in Mitchell Shire

MITCHELL Shire Council’s commitment to rural and urban fire safety has seen the shire’s largest slashing program take place this year. Council has also resolved to strengthen its commitment to fire hazards and fuel reductions. Local laws...

Vanessa Wiltshire
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‘Everyone has felt the real impact’: Regional Focus for Mental Health System Reforms

THE Andrews Labor Government will accept each and every one of the recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, as part of its interim report. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes visited...

Vanessa Wiltshire

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HDNFL look at potential grand final switch

HEATHCOTE District Football Netball League’s grand final could be set for a change of day in a bid to avoid a clash with other local competitions. At last month’s annual general meeting, the prospect of playing the game on the AFL Grand Final Friday...

Brayden May
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Heathcote’s 2020 fixture revealed

IF HEATHCOTE needed any more reason to be excited about the start of 2020, then they’ve found it following the release of the Heathcote District League fixture for next season.

Brayden May
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Heathcote sends message to NUCA opponents

HEATHCOTE is building and the rest of the Northern United Cricket Association should be on notice. The Saints stormed to their second straight win, and perhaps their biggest of the season, after defeating Elmore on Saturday. Elmore has established...

Brayden May
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Wearne sisters add to family’s trophy cabinet

HEATHCOTE golfer Stephanie Wearne just can’t stop winning. Just days after winning the Victorian Family Championship with her mother Tristen, Stephanie followed it up with a win at the Victorian Women’s Foursomes Championships alongside her sister...

Brayden May