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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.
September 25, 2024
Opera fun returns to Buninyong
SAVOY Opera Company will be returning to Buninyong next month with a performance of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury at the Town Hall. The...
September 23, 2024
Cycling initiative returns
BALLARAT residents are encouraged to get on their bikes next month as part of Biketober. This is the second year of the initiative, which saw...
September 22, 2024
Musical to celebrate love
A CELEBRATORY musical about life and love at an all-girls school is heading to Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre next week. Crush: The Musical will be...
September 21, 2024
School holiday creativity at Sovereign Hill
A NEW experience is coming to Sovereign Hill as part of their spring school holiday program. From Saturday 21 September until Sunday 6 October, visitors...
September 21, 2024
Old tom takes out top honour
BALLARAT'S Kilderkin Distillery has won top honours at this year's Australian Gin Awards for their Larrikin's Grin old tom gin. The gin, which was released...
September 20, 2024
Projects unveiled in Sebas
UPGRADES to improve three cycling and pedestrian connections from Sebastopol to the Yarrowee Trail are complete. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison marked the occasion on...
September 20, 2024
Community directory launches
A NEW online directory has been launched by the City of Ballarat to provide up-to-date information about community organisations. The Ballarat Community Directory allows individuals...
September 20, 2024
Supercars champ visits local manufacturer
MORE than four hundred community members have gathered at Bendix's Delacombe factory to tour the site and meet Bendix Racing Supercars driver Nick Percat. The...
September 19, 2024
Late review of Ballarat West plans – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
A REVIEW of the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan and Ballarat West Development Contributions Plan has been conducted despite being five years overdue. It will...
September 13, 2024
Mall redevelopment enters next stage
THE first stage of the Bridge Mall redevelopment has opened to the public. The $23.3 million project includes a landscaped entry, a shared streetscape with...
September 13, 2024
Meeting place for diversity and inclusivity
THE Ballarat Intercultural Garden was opened earlier this week to celebrate the diversity of the city. The space at the corner of Pleasant and Sturt...
September 10, 2024
Initiative to address vaping concerns
A VICHEALTH vaping prevention grant is providing Federation University researchers with the opportunity to investigate ways to stop young people vaping. Public health discipline lead...
September 7, 2024
Report helps to fill heritage gaps
THE City of Ballarat's Thematic Environmental History Report has been published as the first step of the Heritage Gaps Review program. The report is available...
September 7, 2024
Safety session for farmers
THE City of Ballarat is bringing together emergency service representatives to promote farm safety. The information session will be held next week with members of...
September 6, 2024
Celebrating Ballarat’s business best
MORE-than six-hundred-and-fifty members of the Ballarat business community have celebrated their achievements at the Federation University Commence Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. The event, held at...
September 6, 2024
Putting relationships first for more-than 30 years
WITH three decades of experience looking after their clients, accounting and business advisory practice Chris Packer and Associates took out the top honour at...
September 6, 2024
Wrapping an arm around veteran families
SATURDAY will mark the end of Legacy Week and legatees are calling on the community to give back to local veteran families. Last Thursday, Ballarat...
September 4, 2024
Fiery fun under the stars
A NEW fiery festival will take place at Sovereign Hill later this year. The program for the inaugural Food, Fire and Light Festival has been...
September 4, 2024
Climbing to the summit for mental health support
THIS September, a group of riders will get on their bikes to raise money for mental health support. Top of Mount Buninyong Rider (TOMB Rider)...
September 2, 2024
An afternoon of music and old friends
THE sounds of the Seraphim Trio are returning to the stage in Ballarat. Helen Ayres, Tim Nankervis and Anna Goldsworthy will be performing at the...
September 1, 2024
Queer storyteller enchants audiences
FEDERATION University Australia alumnus Em Chandler is telling queer stories through her work as a Ballarat-based magician and theatre-maker. Last week, Chandler was part of...
August 30, 2024
Breaking the cycle of gender-based violence
ST Patrick's College students will get on their bikes today to raise awareness around respectful relationships and to help end violence against women. The student-led...
August 30, 2024
Award caps off successful basketball season
THE Ballarat Miners have been named the NBL1 Club of the Year at the annual league awards night. The award is given to a club...
August 30, 2024
Learn from hospo’s best
HOSPITALITY training series, HospoHeros, is underway in Ballarat with a range of new instructors. The program includes four workshops which are designed to provide front-of-house...
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