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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 14, 2025
Bookfest bargains a success
ALFREDTON Primary School student Tom was awarded a $500 voucher for his school library at InterClub's latest Bookfest. Held to coincide with Book Week, the...
October 14, 2025
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood makes urgent donor appeal
AUSTRALIAN Redcross Lifeblood is urgently looking for Australians to donate following record high demand for blood during winter. The demand for blood reached record levels...
October 14, 2025
Distillery debuts flavoured vodkas
FOR the first time, Itinerant Spirits has launched flavoured distilled vodkas that are showcasing local ingredients. The flavoured Vansetter Vodkas launched last Saturday to mark...
October 13, 2025
Increasing tourism spend but still more to be done
TOURISM spending in Victoria has grown to $43.7 billion with a twenty per cent increase in year-on-year international visitor spend in the 12 months...
October 12, 2025
A call to celebrate carers
AS National Carers Week approaches, Victorians are encouraged to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of unpaid carers to support family members and friends experiencing...
October 12, 2025
Reservoir set for major upgrades
A MAJOR upgrade of White Swan Reservoir, which is part of Ballarat's water supply system, will soon begin. The project is set to commence this...
October 11, 2025
Local baker named state’s best
A FEDERATION TAFE student has been named the school-based apprentice or trainee of the year at the Victorian Training Awards. Certificate III in Baking student...
October 11, 2025
Activist calls to prioritise accessibility over heritage
AWARD-winning writer, speaker, and appearance and disability activist Carly Findlay said it is critical historic towns like Ballarat prioritise accessibility over heritage. Ms Findlay visited...
October 11, 2025
Park promotes fun and fitness
A NEW outdoor exercise park in Lucas is set to support the health and wellbeing of older residents. The facility was developed as part of...
October 9, 2025
So much to see at Seniors Festival
THE Ballarat Seniors Festival is underway with a month-long program of free and low-cost events for older residents. The festival runs throughout October and is...
October 9, 2025
Futsal legend looks for future stars
SPANISH futsal star Roberto Tobe was in Ballarat last week searching for the next generation of the sport's stars. The talent identification trial was for...
October 6, 2025
Study uncovers bird-litter interactions
A NEW study by Federation University PhD candidate Hannah Faraone is highlighting the often-harmful interactions between birds and litter. The study examines behaviours such as...
October 5, 2025
Central Highlands Water projects, staff named Victorian finalists
FOUR Central Highlands Water projects and staff members have been named as finalists in the Australian Water Association Victorian Water Awards. Technical officer network assets...
October 4, 2025
Municipality seeks views on gambling harm
THE community is invited to shape the future of gambling harm prevention across the City of Ballarat. The municipality's gambling harm prevention taskforce is asking...
October 3, 2025
Behind the scenes: The volunteers that drive Royal South Street
EACH year, thousands of performing artists take to the stage across Ballarat in Australia's oldest and longest running eisteddfod. However, it is the more than...
September 29, 2025
Community joins police remembrance after Porepunkah tragedy
VICTORIAN Police Officers and community members gathered at St Peter’s Anglican Church today to recognise National Police Remembrance Day. Held annually on 29 September, the...
September 27, 2025
Free sanitary products at attractions, libraries, health centres
THREE new sanitary product vending machines at Sovereign Hill will assist women and girls visiting the outdoor museum. The free pad and tampon vending machines...
September 25, 2025
Plan aims to prevent violence
A REBRANDED organisation will help the Ballarat community prevent violence against women. Respect Ballarat, formally known as the saturation model, has been launched by the...
September 1, 2025
Sleep program supports families
THE City of Ballarat's Sleep and Settling Program is helping families and carers with evidence-based settling strategies. Molly Di Cato and her husband Frank were...
August 29, 2025
Students to pedal in push against violence
ST Patrick's College students will be getting back on their bikes for the second annual Break the Cycle event. The 24-hour spin-cycle fundraiser will be...
August 25, 2025
Inaugural group to combat loneliness
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for community members to join the inaugural Social Inclusion Action Group. The community-led initiative aims to improve social connection...
August 25, 2025
Training provider up for top award
FEDERATION TAFE has been named a finalist in the large training provider of the year category in this year's Victorian Training Awards. The category looks...
August 24, 2025
Funds to support Forest Hill project
THE Federal and State governments have announced joint funding for Central Highlands Water's Forest Hill Water Supply Connection Project. The $600,000 will allow Central Highlands...
August 24, 2025
Creativity blooms at arts afternoon
STUDENTS, families and teachers from Newington Primary School have gathered to celebrate creativity at an inaugural family arts afternoon. Held at the school last Wednesday,...
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