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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.
March 1, 2024
Mount Helen kinder to go bush
GOODSTART Early Learning in Mount Helen is set to receive a one-off grant from the State Government, aimed at allowing the organisation to run...
February 29, 2024
Magical unicorns return to the castle
A MAGICAL long weekend of unicorns is returning to Kryal Castle and bound to provide fun for people of all ages. Unicorn rides, arts and...
February 28, 2024
Discover the dark side of the gallery
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat is opening its doors at night with two Australian indie bands playing alongside viewings of Nan Goldin’s the Ballad...
February 28, 2024
Centre promotes love of learning
FOSTERING a love of learning and building connections are at the heart of Haddon Community Learning Centre, and the organisation has recently released its...
February 27, 2024
Groups team up for women in need
MIRIAM LITWIN EMPOWERING Our Community Ballarat has collaborated with the Nappy Collective and a local Rotary Club to ensure women fleeing domestic violence have access...
February 27, 2024
Clinic kicking goals for girls’ footy
THE region’s future AFLW players are being invited to attend a clinic at Smythesdale. The event, hosted by the Woady Warriors, is for girls who...
February 25, 2024
Annie ready to charm
THE curtain is ready to open on Lyric Theatre’s production of Annie, premiering at Civic Hall next Thursday. The musical is about Annie who escapes...
February 24, 2024
Paving the way for women in politics
THE decriminalisation of abortion, introducing voluntary assisted dying laws, and helping small businesses make it through the COVID-19 pandemic are just some of the...
February 24, 2024
Cities fight for dragon rights
IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign Hill...
February 23, 2024
Call for peaceful activism
MIRIAM LITWIN ONE of the key campaigners behind Richmond’s medically supervised injecting room will be heading to Ballarat next Thursday with the aim of encouraging...
February 23, 2024
Curiosity celebrated at old shop
THE completion of a project more than six years in the making was celebrated with a garden party last week. The Old Curiosity Shop, located...
February 23, 2024
More works underway at Mount Rowan
MEMBER for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, joined the Mount Rowan Secondary College community last week to mark the beginning of construction for the next stage...
February 23, 2024
Fed Uni boss backs higher ed changes
MIRIAM LITWIN FEDERATION University head Professor Duncan Bentley has welcomed the development of the National Skills Agreement, or NSA, which will bring together TAFE and...
February 23, 2024
Community rallies to support Nora
IT was a seemingly normal Monday at kinder in January for Nora, when suddenly one of her teachers noticed the four-year-old had a distended...
February 23, 2024
Vic Park hosts best young cyclists
YOUNG cyclists took to the road last Saturday at Victoria Park as part of the Victorian Interschool Cycling Series Summer. The event, hosted by Ballarat...
February 21, 2024
Total fire ban declared for tomorrow
THE Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria will be under a total fire ban tomorrow with hot...
February 20, 2024
New telehealth business comes online
A NEW telehealth psychology practice has been established in Ballarat and there's currently no waiting list. Therapy from Home, run by psychologist Beth Fernandes, is...
February 19, 2024
Landscaper returns to garden show
BALLARAT-based landscaper designer Daniel Althaus is set to have his work on display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show this March. With his...
February 16, 2024
Curd Nerds to celebrate local cheese
THE perfect event for cheese lovers is on at Hotel Canberra as part of Commerce Ballarat’s Forage and Feast festival. Curd Nerds will feature cheese...
February 16, 2024
Multi-purpose facility opens in Alfredton
THE Alfredton community gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the new kindergarten and community hub on Donegal Drive. The facility can accommodate up...
February 16, 2024
Relax with a glass of gin
MRS Bakers Still House is offering visitors a relaxed afternoon of gin and watercolour painting. Participants will be guided through how to paint with watercolour,...
February 13, 2024
Session to provide support to carers
A SESSION being held in Ballarat later this month is seeking to support carers of people with dementia. Activities at Home by Dementia Australia is...
February 13, 2024
Take a peek behind the scenes and step back in time
NEVER before seen collections at Sovereign Hill are being opened to the public with a series of behind-the-scenes tours this year. The Australian Centre for...
February 11, 2024
Culinary delights served on canvas
A NEW exhibition in Unicorn Lane is focusing on the vibrancy of food. Culinary Canvas: A Feast of Food by Mariah McDonald is a series...
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