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Miriam Litwin is a journalist and digital content lead with the Ballarat Times, Golden Plains Times and Moorabool News, covering local politics and community news.

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October 15, 2025

The state’s best tasty treats to be crowned

A NEW celebration of Victorian food, culture and community will settle the score on the state's best pie, bánh mì and potato cake. The Vic's...

October 15, 2025

Event explores the courage of migration

POETS, historians and storytellers will uncover the courage it takes to migrate at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections next month. Presented by the...

October 14, 2025

Regional printer gets stuck in

BALLARAT-based Revolution Print has launched a new venture: offering custom sticker sheets created locally. StickySheets.com.au allows individuals and businesses nationally to design and order...

October 14, 2025

Bookfest bargains a success

ALFREDTON Primary School student Tom was awarded a $500 voucher for his school library at InterClub's latest Bookfest. Held to coincide with Book Week, the...

October 14, 2025

Distillery debuts flavoured vodkas

FOR the first time, Itinerant Spirits has launched flavoured distilled vodkas that are showcasing local ingredients. The flavoured Vansetter Vodkas launched last Saturday to mark...

October 14, 2025

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood makes urgent donor appeal

AUSTRALIAN Redcross Lifeblood is urgently looking for Australians to donate following record high demand for blood during winter. The demand for blood reached record levels...

October 13, 2025

Increasing tourism spend but still more to be done

TOURISM spending in Victoria has grown to $43.7 billion with a twenty per cent increase in year-on-year international visitor spend in the 12 months...

October 12, 2025

Reservoir set for major upgrades

A MAJOR upgrade of White Swan Reservoir, which is part of Ballarat's water supply system, will soon begin. The project is set to commence this...

October 12, 2025

A call to celebrate carers

AS National Carers Week approaches, Victorians are encouraged to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of unpaid carers to support family members and friends experiencing...

October 11, 2025

Park promotes fun and fitness

A NEW outdoor exercise park in Lucas is set to support the health and wellbeing of older residents. The facility was developed as part of...

October 11, 2025

Local baker named state’s best

A FEDERATION TAFE student has been named the school-based apprentice or trainee of the year at the Victorian Training Awards. Certificate III in Baking student...

October 11, 2025

Activist calls to prioritise accessibility over heritage

AWARD-winning writer, speaker, and appearance and disability activist Carly Findlay said it is critical historic towns like Ballarat prioritise accessibility over heritage. Ms Findlay visited...

October 9, 2025

So much to see at Seniors Festival

THE Ballarat Seniors Festival is underway with a month-long program of free and low-cost events for older residents. The festival runs throughout October and is...

October 9, 2025

Futsal legend looks for future stars

SPANISH futsal star Roberto Tobe was in Ballarat last week searching for the next generation of the sport's stars. The talent identification trial was for...

October 6, 2025

Study uncovers bird-litter interactions

A NEW study by Federation University PhD candidate Hannah Faraone is highlighting the often-harmful interactions between birds and litter. The study examines behaviours such as...

October 5, 2025

Central Highlands Water projects, staff named Victorian finalists

FOUR Central Highlands Water projects and staff members have been named as finalists in the Australian Water Association Victorian Water Awards. Technical officer network assets...

October 4, 2025

Municipality seeks views on gambling harm

THE community is invited to shape the future of gambling harm prevention across the City of Ballarat. The municipality's gambling harm prevention taskforce is asking...

October 3, 2025

Behind the scenes: The volunteers that drive Royal South Street

EACH year, thousands of performing artists take to the stage across Ballarat in Australia's oldest and longest running eisteddfod. However, it is the more than...

September 29, 2025

Community joins police remembrance after Porepunkah tragedy

VICTORIAN Police Officers and community members gathered at St Peter’s Anglican Church today to recognise National Police Remembrance Day. Held annually on 29 September, the...

September 27, 2025

Free sanitary products at attractions, libraries, health centres

THREE new sanitary product vending machines at Sovereign Hill will assist women and girls visiting the outdoor museum. The free pad and tampon vending machines...

September 25, 2025

Plan aims to prevent violence

A REBRANDED organisation will help the Ballarat community prevent violence against women. Respect Ballarat, formally known as the saturation model, has been launched by the...

September 1, 2025

Sleep program supports families

THE City of Ballarat's Sleep and Settling Program is helping families and carers with evidence-based settling strategies. Molly Di Cato and her husband Frank were...

August 29, 2025

Students to pedal in push against violence

ST Patrick's College students will be getting back on their bikes for the second annual Break the Cycle event. The 24-hour spin-cycle fundraiser will be...

August 25, 2025

Inaugural group to combat loneliness

CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for community members to join the inaugural Social Inclusion Action Group. The community-led initiative aims to improve social connection...