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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.
July 12, 2024
Feedback wanted on park plan
THERE are plans to redevelop Prince of Wales Park. The City of Ballarat's Draft Prince of Wales Park Master Plan is open for feedback following...
July 12, 2024
Little residents waddle into Wildlife Park
ANIMALS at the Ballarat Wildlife Park have welcomed three new neighbours. Little penguins Maverick, Stanley and Rose waddled into the penguin enclosure last Friday. The trio...
July 12, 2024
Fed teacher reaches award final
FEDERATION TAFE technology teacher, Dr Adam Bignold, has been named as a finalist for teacher/trainer of the year at the Victorian Training Awards. Dr Bignold...
July 11, 2024
Uniform a welcome to Wadawurrung Country
THE Ballarat Miners have released this year's First Nations uniform design by artist and Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Billy-Jay O'Toole. The uniform was worn last weekend...
July 11, 2024
Recognising the music industry’s best
APPLICATIONS are open for the Music Victoria Awards which acknowledge the achievements of musicians, venues, festivals and industry professionals. The award winners will be announced...
July 11, 2024
Music returns to Buninyong church
THIS Saturday the Chamber of Music will be returning to Buninyong Uniting Church. The event will feature Victorian gospel band Dancing with the Angels as...
July 11, 2024
Partnership supports regional students
APPLICATIONS for Youthrive Victoria's next round of scholarships are now open to anyone in year twelve who is planning undertake further study next year. Funding...
July 9, 2024
Uncover job ops at expo
IT'S not long until the Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo returns to the Civic Hall and the Goods Shed with more than 80 organisations...
July 8, 2024
New umps wanted
BALLARAT Cricket Umpires Association members are looking for new recruits to join their organisation. Anyone who is 15 years or older is invited to apply...
July 8, 2024
Conference to conclude music program
THIS year's Be Hear Now live music program will conclude with a festival and conference in August to celebrate the cohort's achievements. The event will...
July 7, 2024
Look up to see faces look out
WALK past the old Post Office on Lydiard and Sturt streets and you may see faces peering out at you. Federation University first year Bachelor...
July 6, 2024
Hands-on experience is centre stage
BALLARAT Grammar staff and students have celebrated the launch of the Academy: Sound and Performance. The initiative, led by teacher Sarah Barlow, allows students to...
July 6, 2024
Regional physician rewarded
BALLARAT Community Health's Dr Adam Straub has been awarded the Victorian Rural Health Award for outstanding contribution by a rural medical specialist. The award recognises...
July 5, 2024
Memorial for hope and healing
CITY of Ballarat councillors unanimously endorsed the designs for the Continuous Voices Memorial at the June ordinary council meeting. The community gathered last week at...
July 5, 2024
Partnerships to benefit community
THIS financial year the City of Ballarat will allocate more than seven hundred thousand dollars in partnership funding. Recipient groups of the City Partnerships Program...
July 5, 2024
Fun for future football stars
MEMBERS of the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club have celebrated the last Auskick session of the year at Smythesdale Recreation Reserve. This is the first...
July 5, 2024
Sewer project to impact local businesses
AS the latest section of Ballarat Sewer Build stage two gets under way, Central Highlands Water is working with impacted businesses. Traffic management and detours...
July 4, 2024
Work grows at cultural garden
WORK has begun on a new Intercultural Garden on the City Oval corner of the the intersection of Sturt and Pleasant streets. The corner will...
July 3, 2024
Disability activism in asylum photos
DISCUSS Victorian asylum photography in the context of disability activism at an event held at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections next month. History...
July 2, 2024
Providing hope for cancer patients
GRAMPIANS Health clinical trial coordinator, Maggie Zhang, is working to improve the survival rate of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B...
July 2, 2024
Plan to enhance visitor experience
THE Tourism Midwest Victoria board has endorsed a nine-year plan for the region to become a sustainable, world-class destination. The 2024-2033 Sustainable Destination Management Plan...
July 1, 2024
Tender for works at former landfill
A TENDER is being advertised for management works at the former Black Hill Landfill site at Chisholm Street Reserve. The works comply with Environmental Protection...
July 1, 2024
Nominate your fave senior!
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, which honour people aged sixty and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
July 1, 2024
Workshops to champion inclusivity
AUTISM advocate and consultant Bryce Pace will be in Ballarat next month to discuss autism, neurodiversity and how people can make their business and...
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