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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.
April 11, 2024
Pyrenees’ best on show
THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...
April 11, 2024
Local distillery hosts pilot program
A PILOT course by the Australian Distillers Association was held at Kilderkin Distillery in Ballarat last week. The introduction to distillery safety course aimed to...
April 11, 2024
Relaxing afternoon in historic church
THIS Sunday marks the next candlelit soiree at Buninyong Uniting Church which promises to be an afternoon of relaxing music and community. Set in a...
April 11, 2024
Fed Uni to counter revenue loss
FEDERATION University Australia has announced its Future Fed program which aims to move the institution onto a strong financial footing following a drop in...
April 9, 2024
Retro & rock at the BMI
A NIGHT of rock and retro music is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this April. The Shindig will feature three bands, the Hideaways, the...
April 8, 2024
Grant funds new tech
THE Probus Club of Begonia City has purchased a new computer for the organisation after receiving a grant from the Community Bank Buninyong. The computer...
April 8, 2024
Landcare grant applications open
THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...
April 6, 2024
Charity day supports maternal and child care
AN ANNUAL golf charity day has raised more then thirty thousand dollars for the maternity and paediatrics wards at the Ballarat Base Hospital. The Adroit...
April 5, 2024
Swimming success for St Pats
LOCAL swimmers from St Patrick's College Ballarat have won the division two competition at the Associated Catholic Colleges swimming championships. The event took place late...
April 5, 2024
Easter magic
POWER FM's Easter egg hunt was on last weekend at Grange Park, Lucas, bringing the community together and creating joy for particpants. It was the...
April 4, 2024
What’s on offer at Heritage Fest
PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Ballarat Heritage Festival, set for next May, with the official program announced last week. The 10-day festival will run...
April 4, 2024
Committee shines light on support services
EARLIER this week was the official launch of Empowering Our Community Ballarat, a collaboration between the DV Collective and Ballarat Business Women. The committee aims...
April 4, 2024
Autumn racing in Avoca
AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...
April 4, 2024
Family fun at CresFest
At Creswick Primary School, families will find the Kids Zone where children can learn circus skills, create their own music and perform on an...
April 2, 2024
Community bands together for CresFest
THE countdown is on until music and dancing fills the streets of Creswick with this year's CresFest. It is set to begin on Friday, April...
April 2, 2024
Reflecting women’s experiences through art
LOCAL flowers and botanicals are the focus of a new exhibition by Ballarat-based artist Susan Nethercote. An Ornamental Education is on at Backspace Gallery until...
April 1, 2024
Noms open for outstanding women
NOMINATIONS are now open for women who have made outstanding contributions to their community to be inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Nominations...
March 31, 2024
Bookfest supports local drop-in centre
ANOTHER successful Bookfest event has raised more than one thousand dollars for Inter Club Drop-In Centre. Little Bookshop owner Wayne Compton was onsite over the...
March 30, 2024
Annual pet registration renewals due
RESIDENTS of the City of Ballarat that own pets are being reminded to renew pet registrations. A notice will be sent in the mail to...
March 30, 2024
Ballarat Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival returns for 3rd year
THE Ballarat community is getting ready embrace old fashioned rock 'n' roll with the return of the annual festival for the third time. The event...
March 30, 2024
this school holidays
VISITORS can strike gold at Sovereign Hill with a range of activities on offer this school holidays. The program kicks off today and runs until...
March 19, 2024
Funding backs Raven Collective
RAVEN Collective will receive $20,000 to support the delivery of their programs, following the Ballarat Foundation's 'pick our program' evening. The event is an opportunity...
March 18, 2024
Celebrating thirty years of music
MAUREEN Davy has loved music ever since she can remember, and this joy and dedication has been fostered by her piano teacher, Lauren Knight,...
March 18, 2024
An afternoon of toasties and gin
TWO Ballarat businesses are coming together to highlight the region's produce and encourage the community to shop local. Tim's Toasties, run by former MasterChef Australia...
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