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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.
November 30, 2023
What to do about White Flat Oval – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
QUESTION time at last week's City of Ballarat ordinary council meeting was filled with concern from residents and councillors about issues at White Flat...
November 27, 2023
Fantasy and magic to take over castle
KRYAL Castle will be coming alive next weekend with the magic of fairies, unicorns, and a host of other mythical creatures. It’s the first time...
November 27, 2023
Help for carers of fussy eaters
AN initiative by welfare and support agency Cafs is seeking to help parents and carers support children who may be fussy eaters. The free session...
November 26, 2023
Holistic garden opens to public
BALLARAT residents Amanda Collins and Scott Deano will be opening their permaculture inspired food garden to the public this weekend. The couple have been working...
November 26, 2023
School is in for lovers of gin
EXPERT distillers will be on hand at Kilderkin Distillery next month to help attendees create their very own gin. Participants will have the opportunity to...
November 25, 2023
Study uncovers gold’s impact on river
THE history of the impact of gold on the Yarrowee river has been documented in a joint project by Federation University, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners...
November 24, 2023
Switch flicked on at lake lights
THE Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park link lighting project was officially marked as completed last week, with people now able to walk or jog...
November 24, 2023
Group sticks with road campaign
POTHOLES is a hot topic for the Ballarat Residents and Ratepayers Association and members of the group are encouraging the community to display a...
November 24, 2023
Bookfest raises money for Interclub
INTERCLUB’s Bookfest held earlier this month has been declared a success by organisers after the event raised more the one thousand, two-hundred dollars for...
November 24, 2023
White Night set for 2024 return
WHITE Night is set to return to Ballarat for the first time in five years with its interactive illuminations, projections, and music. The announcement was...
November 24, 2023
Webinar to get community fire ready
A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...
November 24, 2023
Champ inspires kids in Buninyong
WORLD and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Richard Coleman was at the Buninyong Little Athletics Centre last week to share his experiences with club members. The...
November 23, 2023
Christmas is all wrapped up in Ballarat
THE season of giving is upon us and for those who are looking for something for a mum, grandmother or special figure in their...
November 23, 2023
Chance to tour natural wonder
THE Friends of Sparrow Ground and members of St Paul’s Anglican Church are inviting the community to go for a stroll and have a...
November 20, 2023
Mamma mia! Bjorn Again are back in town
ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again are ready to transport audiences back to the seventies, with an upcoming performance at Ballarat Civic Hall. The show will...
November 20, 2023
Night show glows and grows
SOVEREIGN Hill have expanded the presentations of the living museum’s Aura sound and light show to include every Friday and Saturday night. Attendees will now...
November 20, 2023
Event to mark a century of radio
To mark a century of radio in Australia, the Eureka Centre will be hosting a panel of media experts and radio practitioners. Chaired by Jonathon...
November 18, 2023
Award for young dancer
BALLARAT Centre of Music and the Arts student Ashton van Raaphorst has been rewarded for his dedication and commitment to his art with a...
November 17, 2023
First Nations art a feature to Sovereign Hill upgrades
A NEW Wadawurrung cultural precinct at Sovereign Hill is set to include works by five First Nations artists. The announcement of the contributing artists was...
November 17, 2023
Majority ignored on bin collection changes
WHILE changes to the City of Ballarat’s general waste collection frequency were approved at last month’s council meeting, the move came despite most survey...
November 17, 2023
Lakies net new courts
LAST Thursday marked the official opening of the new netball facilities at the Learmonth Football Netball Club. The project cost more than $700,000 with more...
November 17, 2023
Spectacular show all about fun
FOR what will possibly be the last time at its current location, the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show had fun for the whole family...
November 17, 2023
New loos big deal for small school
STAFF and students at Mount Egerton Primary School gathered last Friday to celebrate the opening of a new toilet block. The project was funded with...
November 17, 2023
Free TAFE program gets green light to expand
THE Federal and State governments have announced they’ll be jointly providing more than sixty-two thousand new free TAFE places in Victoria. Member for Ballarat, Catherine...
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