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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.
October 28, 2025
Tourism events grants open
ORGANISERS of events that encourage people to travel and stay in Ballarat are invited to apply for the Tourism Events Grants program. The next round...
October 28, 2025
Students lead way to sustainable future
WITH less than two weeks until food and garden organics (FOGO) and glass collection begins within the City of Ballarat, three students' artworks have...
October 27, 2025
New bin services less than a week away
THIS coming Monday 3 November will see the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) and glass recycling kerbside collections across the City...
October 27, 2025
Works at two high-risk intersections begin
ROAD safety works at two high-risk intersections have commenced. The City of Ballarat is working in partnership with the Federal Government through the Black Spot...
October 27, 2025
Learn about the budget process
AHEAD of the development of the City of Ballarat's next budget, the municipality is engaging with residents about the budget process. Community consultation is open...
October 26, 2025
Bridge Mall design gets national award
THE Bridge Mall redevelopment has been awarded a landscape architecture award in the civic landscape category at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects' national...
October 25, 2025
Makeover within historic grandstand begins
AN upgrade of City Oval's grandstand is underway to bring facilities into line with modern standards. The existing two changerooms located underneath the 127-year-old grandstand...
October 25, 2025
Health service unveils plan to boost inclusion
GRAMPIANS Health has launched its first Intercultural Action Plan which aims to help create a more inclusive and diverse care environment. The plan includes existing...
October 24, 2025
Gallery reopening delayed by almost a year
THE reopening of the Art Gallery of Ballarat has been delayed nearly a year as extensive interior upgrades occur. The project was originally anticipated to...
October 23, 2025
Young performers to take to the stage
THE last piano for pleasure concert of the year will occur at Anglican Cathedral Synod Hall tomorrow, Saturday 25 October. Four piano students of...
October 22, 2025
Healthy choices central at aquatic centre
VISITORS to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre now have more healthy food and drink choices. The City of Ballarat partnered with Ballarat Community Health...
October 22, 2025
Dry July generosity supports wellness centre
COMMUNITY fundraising through the Dry July initiative will cover more than one-third of the Grampians Health Cancer Wellness Centre's annual operating costs. The Wellness Warriors...
October 21, 2025
Spooky gin supports youth
KILDERKIN Distillery's new Halloween themed, colour-changing gin is raising money for Hand in Hand Ballarat. Only 190 bottles of the peaflower gin have been created,...
October 20, 2025
Sing for peace and make change
A GROUP of residents seeking a more peaceful society are inviting the community to join them at Barkly Square next week to sing. The Big...
October 19, 2025
Are you satisfied with Central Highlands Water?
CENTRAL Highlands Water's customers are being asked to provide feedback about their experiences. The annual customer satisfaction survey is open until Wednesday 22 October and...
October 19, 2025
Graduates shine in Bulldogs’ First Nations leadership program
LOCAL participants of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation's Nallei Jerring program have celebrated their graduation. The program, which means join and unite in Woi Wurrung...
October 17, 2025
Last chance to visit Foto Biennale
TOMORROW, Saturday 18 October, marks the start of the last weekend of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. There is still plenty to see at the...
October 17, 2025
Regional Victorian businesses under pressure
REPRESENTATIVES from Wodonga, the Pyrenees, Warrnambool and around the state gathered in Ballarat last week for a Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance meeting. Held at GovHub,...
October 17, 2025
Uncover hidden paradises in Buninyong
THE owners of five Buninyong gardens will be opening their doors to the community next weekend. An initiative of Friends of Buninyong Botanic Gardens, this...
October 17, 2025
Silent film meets Satie
A WORLD first musical performance and lecture about classic silent cinematic movie The Passion of Joan of Arc will be a closing highlight of...
October 17, 2025
Grenville Street works begin
WORK is underway along Grenville Street North to create a new shared path which will link Mair Street and the Bridge Mall. Wendouree contractor Butler...
October 15, 2025
The state’s best tasty treats to be crowned
A NEW celebration of Victorian food, culture and community will settle the score on the state's best pie, bánh mì and potato cake. The Vic's...
October 15, 2025
Event explores the courage of migration
POETS, historians and storytellers will uncover the courage it takes to migrate at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections next month. Presented by the...
October 14, 2025
Regional printer gets stuck in
BALLARAT-based Revolution Print has launched a new venture: offering custom sticker sheets created locally. StickySheets.com.au allows individuals and businesses nationally to design and order...
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