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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 19, 2024
Footy program for inclusivity
A PARTNERSHIP between AFL Victoria and Sports Central is aiming to create safe, equal and respectful sporting environments. The AFL Clubs and Gender Equity Education...
July 18, 2024
The south side heats up!
TAKE a trip to the south side and heat up with spice this Saturday. Four local businesses, located south of Sturt Street, have decided to...
July 18, 2024
Back in time with fashion
TIME travel at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this Sunday with a historical fashion parade and Devonshire tea fundraiser. Tickets to the event, which is supported...
July 18, 2024
Joy at koala joeys’ arrival
BALLARAT Wildlife Park keepers have welcomed eight koala joeys this season, the highest number they have had in a single year. The boom in babies...
July 18, 2024
Capping project underway at landfill
FOR the first time, geosynthetic cell capping at Ballarat Regional Landfill is underway. The $2.6 million project, funded by the City of Ballarat, will cap...
July 16, 2024
Learn the art of entomology
UNCOVER the world of butterfly and moth preservation with Jason Penfold at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades. The beginner-friendly entomology workshop is...
July 16, 2024
Strategy to guide future of wine
VICTORIANS interested in shaping the future of the wine industry are invited to provide feedback on the development of the new Victorian Wine Strategy. The...
July 15, 2024
Find handmade treasures at winter market
THE town of Buninyong is embracing the cold weather with a winter market later this month. The Buninyong Village Market will be held around the...
July 13, 2024
Fame story lives on
NEARLY forty years since FAME the Musical first hit the stage, the story about aspiring performing arts students still resonates with teenagers today. Ballarat Grammar...
July 13, 2024
Sharing a love of music
MUSICANS spanning more than seven decades in age have gathered to learn and share a love of music. The Wimmera Bands Group Music School was...
July 13, 2024
Reminder to enrol for upcoming election
THIS October will be the City of Ballarat council election and eligible voters are reminded to be correctly enrolled ahead of the close of...
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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...
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