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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.
May 22, 2025
Budget funds for Aboriginal-led programs
MINISTER for Children Lizzie Blandthorn visited Yirram Burron Kinder in Sebastopol on Tuesday to announce funding for Aboriginal-led programs and services as part of...
May 21, 2025
Government school enrolments open
ENROLMENTS for next year's intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will...
May 21, 2025
Poster competition highlights sustainability
LOCAL early learning, kindergarten and primary school students are invited to enter this year's National Water Week competition facilitated by Central Highlands Water. National Water...
May 20, 2025
Water theft increases within Central Highlands
FOLLOWING an increase in water theft, Central Highlands Water's managing director Jeff Haydon is reiterating the organisation's zero tolerance of stealing water. The stance is...
May 20, 2025
Tim Bone to headline harvest festival
MASTERCHEF Australia: Back to Win's Tim Bone is heading to Sovereign Hill to celebrate Ballarat's producers and makers. Heritage Harvest Weekend returns Saturday 24 and...
May 19, 2025
Trap proposed to improve healthof the Yarrowee
RESIDENTS are invited to provide feedback on a proposed City of Ballarat litter trap which is designed to improve the health of the Yarrowee...
May 18, 2025
Binned batteries cause waste collection fires
THE City of Ballarat has partnered with Sustainability Victoria to launch the Small Acts, Big Impact campaign to encourage residents to keep used batteries...
May 17, 2025
New technology strengthens roads, halves costs
A NANOTECHNOLOGY road trial has been completed by the City of Ballarat to create more durable roads. The nanotechnology stabilising agent was used as part...
May 16, 2025
Creative sector drives economic growth
CREATIVE sector development program Craft Lab is returning this month to showcase the work of 18 local creatives. The program is now in its fifth...
May 15, 2025
Trout released as gift to city
VOLUNTEERS from Ballarat Fish Hatchery released 6000 Brown Trout into Lake Wendouree this morning. The group were assisted by the Fly Fishing Club with boats...
May 15, 2025
Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne
THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...
May 15, 2025
Tours to uncover BMI’s dark corners
UNCOVER the interesting and dark corners of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute with a tour of the historic building this weekend to celebrate the Ballarat...
May 14, 2025
Film festival returns
THIS May will see the Buninyong Film Festival return for the 31st time to showcase an array of arthouse films. This year's festival will include...
May 14, 2025
Australian-first program reaches baby milestone
MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...
May 13, 2025
Buxton to partner with Ballarat Basketball
BUXTON Real Estate Group is partnering with Ballarat Basketball Association to support community sport. The multi-year agreement will involve the renaming of the Ballarat Minerdome...
May 13, 2025
Explore Wadawurrung history, culture
JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...
May 12, 2025
Long lunch to close regional gap
AN event designed to provide regional beauty therapists and business owners with the same access to professional opportunities as those in metropolitan areas is...
May 11, 2025
Kilderkin wins three international medals
BALLARAT's Kilderkin Distillery has been awarded three medals at this year's London Spirits Competition. The distillery won a gold medal for its Larrikin's Grin Old...
May 11, 2025
Tourism, events funds support local initiatives
THE Victorian government is supporting local events and tourism operators through the regional events and regional tourism investment funds, to attract international visitors. The latest...
May 10, 2025
Service to honour region’s mothers
THE annual Mother's Day service at the Garden of the Grieving Mother, adjacent to the Arch of Victory, will be held this Sunday 11...
May 9, 2025
Free mill weekend returns
TOMORROW will see the return of the free Anderson's Mill Heritage Weekend which showcases the site's more-than 150-year history. Across Saturday 10 and Sunday 11...
May 8, 2025
Lecture to discuss city’s challenging past
AUTHOR, historian and social activist Dr Frank Golding will deliver this year's annual Nathan Spielvogel Oration as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Dr Golding...
May 8, 2025
New residency supports live arts
THE City of Ballarat has partnered with arts organisation Punctum to provide a regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program. Seedpod residencies will help...
May 8, 2025
Petition calls for BREAZE funding to be restored – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AT last week's ordinary council meeting, councillors received a petition regarding funding for BREAZE which will be referred to the CEO for a response. The...
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