About: miriam
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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.
January 12, 2024
How to keep your pet safe during fireworks
WITH the City of Ballarat’s annual fireworks display on this Sunday, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to ensure their furry friends are kept...
January 12, 2024
Connections forged on family camp
A GROUP military families headed to Ballarat last week for a four-day camp as part of Legacy’s young families program. The camp provided an opportunity...
January 12, 2024
Huge response to donation call out
CITY of Ballarat staff thanked the community following abundant donations to the Animal Shelter over the festive period. As a result, the shelter’s storage area...
January 12, 2024
Substation input extended, no word on land swap
THE community consultation period for a planned substation set for Ballarat East has been extended by the project’s proponent. Residents can now provide design feedback...
January 12, 2024
Fireworks to follow this summer’s Sunday
FIREWORKS are set to light up the sky this Sunday with the City of Ballarat’s annual display. Starting at 9.30pm, the event will last around...
January 10, 2024
Government wants kids hooked on fishing
CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...
January 9, 2024
Friends sought for seniors program
A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...
January 8, 2024
Region readies for golden event
THE history and beauty of the region’s organs are once again going to come into focus with the annual Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields...
January 8, 2024
Business builds success in tough climate
DESPITE challenges currently faced by the construction industry including high interest rates, building costs, and general confidence in the sector, locally owned Stroud Homes...
January 8, 2024
Get riding this school holidays
THERE is plenty of school holiday fun to be had at Rebel Equestrian Centre at Berringa. The organisation is offering a range of classes including...
January 5, 2024
Summer fun in Ballarat
WITH the season of summer well underway, there is plenty of fun to be had in Ballarat to escape the summer heat. Here are some...
January 5, 2024
Sky high tech used to prevent fires
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...
January 5, 2024
Local talent re-signs with Miners
THREE local players, Jemma Amoore, Millie Cracknell and Milly Sharp, have been re-signed by the Ballarat Miners for the next NBL1 South season. Women’s head...
January 5, 2024
Raffle raises thousands for Wellness Centre
BARRY Plant Real Estate’s cancer wellness raffle has raised more than twenty-one thousand dollars for the Wellness Centre at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer...
January 5, 2024
Campaign aims to protect refs
REFEREES for Basketball Ballarat aged under eighteen have begun to use green whistles as part of a campaign about creating a respectful environment. The Green...
January 2, 2024
Service offers free support to parents
SERVICES provided by Gidget House Ballarat are aiming to help expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. The organisation provides free, individual counselling...
December 30, 2023
Giddy Up! Cowboys are coming to town
A SLICE of the Wild West is coming to Kryal Castle this January with the Ballarat Rodeo. The event is a first for Kryal Castle...
December 30, 2023
Aim for the stars these school holidays
- THOSE wishing to learn more about outer space and the night sky will have the opportunity to do so this school holidays, with a...
December 30, 2023
Have a magical school holidays at Sovereign Hill
THE summer holidays are shaping up to be a busy time at Sovereign Hill with thirty-five days of magic running until the end of...
December 29, 2023
Netball’s best are coming back
THIS March will see the Melbourne Vixens head back to Ballarat to launch their pre-season. Three Suncorp Super Netball teams will be hosted by the...
December 28, 2023
Live music Sundays to return
SUMMER in Ballarat is set to be filled with free music as the Summer Sundays four-week concert series returns to the Botanical Gardens. The festival...
December 23, 2023
Call out for sustainability exhibitors
ORGANISERS of next year’s Smart Living Expo in Buninyong are looking for exhibitors. The event is set to take place on Sunday 25 February and...
December 22, 2023
Santa Claus is coming to the Bridge Mall
FESTIVE spirits are running high at the Bridge Mall with regular visits from Santa and Bec the Elf. Photo opportunities are being held daily next...
December 22, 2023
Lowest risk for Ballarat businesses
BALLARAT has been named the region with the lowest risk of business failure in Australia by the November CreditorWatch Business Index report. The index is...
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