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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.
January 8, 2026
Explore Forage and Feast: Central Highlands’ month-long food festival
MONTH-long food and wine festival Forage and Feast will be beginning this month throughout the Central Highlands region. Across six Local Government Areas, more than...
January 6, 2026
Nimons Bridge picnic invites food lovers and history buffs
TAKE part in a unique culinary experience, including a picnic on Nimons Bridge, this February. The event, which is organised by the Woady Yaloak Historical...
December 31, 2025
Missed swim lessons linked to teens’ drowning risk
WITH the risk of drowning rising thirteen times between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, Royal Life Saving Australia is urging parents...
December 29, 2025
Local boyjoins top choir
BALLARAT local Josh Woodhart has been selected for the Australian Boys Choir's most senior treble choir, the performing squad. Members complete rigorous training so they...
December 28, 2025
Get your boots ready, the rodeo is back
HIGH-energy entertainment and world-class rodeo action will be on in Ballarat in January. The Ballarat Rodeo will be held at the Ballarat Showgrounds on Friday...
December 27, 2025
Five opportunities for summer fun
SUMMER is in full swing in the Ballarat region and there are plenty of opportunities to try something new and escape the heat during...
December 21, 2025
FedUni wins top international education honours
FEDERATION University Australia has received several honours at this year's Victorian International Education Awards. The institution won the premier's award for international education provider of...
December 20, 2025
Skatepark expansion seeks community feedback
BALLARAT City Skatepark, located at Len T Frazer Reserve, is set to expand and the City of Ballarat is seeking community feedback. Concept designs have...
December 19, 2025
Bus review progresses – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors unanimously endorsed a submission to the Department of Transport and Planning's Ballarat Bus Network Review at last week's ordinary meeting. The...
December 19, 2025
Community chalks messages of hope
TO mark the end of Ballarat's 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign, community members gathered at Alfred Deakin Place to participate in...
December 17, 2025
State updates used-car safety ratings with top second-hand picks
THE State Government has updated Used Car Safety Ratings, or UCSR, with the aim of making it easier for Victorians to buy a second-hand...
December 16, 2025
Households urged to secure backup water ahead of fire season
AS the height of the summer fire season approaches, Central Highlands Water staff are asking the community to plan ahead to ensure they have...
December 16, 2025
Victorians warned of hot summer and increased fire risk
VICTORIANS can expect a warmer than average summer with increased fire risk across many parts of the state. The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer...
December 15, 2025
Eisteddfod injects $2 million into local economy
THE Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod has ended for another year, reporting more than 25,000 participants in 2025 including performers, supporters and audience members. Of...
December 14, 2025
Grampians Health reflects on growth across region
GRAMPIANS Health board members and staff have looked back on the past year at the organisation's annual general meeting. Stakeholders and staff reviewed progress made...
December 12, 2025
Discover 600+ nativity scenes from around the world
DISCOVER more than six hundred nativity items from over eighty countries this Christmas at the Bridge Mall. Three collectors will be showcasing traditional, unique, and...
December 12, 2025
Bulldogs unite with Ballarat kids for two–day community camp
WESTERN Bulldogs AFL and AFLW players were in Ballarat last week, interacting with local fans including school children. The two-day annual community camp began on...
December 12, 2025
Brown Hill splash park opens for summer
AFTER being delayed by a year, the free Brown Hill splash park has opened just in time for summer. The site was opened last Friday...
December 12, 2025
On your marks for healthy Christmas party
THIS Sunday will see runners converge on Victoria Park in festive dress-ups for the inaugural Christmas Fun Run organised by the Ballarat Run Club. Race...
December 10, 2025
Food is Free retail space for Barkly Square
NOT-for-profit Food is Free has launched a retail space at Barkly Square, offering a multi-functional place for the community. The shop offers workshops, visitors can...
December 9, 2025
Daylesford cider named Australia’s best
DAYLESFORD Cider's Wild Oak has been named the best cider in the country at this year's Australian Cider Awards. More than 230 local and international...
December 8, 2025
Free pads and tampons at Grampians Health
SANITARY vending machines have been installed across Grampians Health campuses offering free pads and tampons. The installation was part of a State Government initiative which...
December 8, 2025
Have a say on City Oval’s future
PUBLIC consultation about the future of the City Oval precinct is now underway. The City of Ballarat is currently developing a masterplan for the sporting...
December 6, 2025
City marks 171st Eureka anniversary
THE community has commemorated 171 years since the Eureka Stockade with a range of events across the city. The program of events began on Sunday...
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