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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.
August 24, 2025
New FOGO service to transform waste
IN a little over two months, households within the City of Ballarat will be able to turn their food waste and garden clippings into...
August 22, 2025
One year of Orange Sky’s fresh outlook in Ballarat
AN organisation that helps people experiencing homelessness access a safe place to do laundry is celebrating one year in Ballarat. Orange Sky marked its first...
August 22, 2025
Motel named state’s best
BALLARAT'S Sovereign Park Motor Inn has been named the best motel in the state at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence. The announcement was made...
August 18, 2025
Young people embrace mind, body festival
AN event organised by BGT Jobs and Training allowed young people to experience taro reading, sound bowl healing, meditation, reiki, and journalling last...
August 18, 2025
Pilot programs to create cultural safety in ED
TWO Grampians Health staff members have been awarded a grant to research how the emergency department can be made culturally safer for First Nations...
August 18, 2025
City grant programs open now
APPLICATIONS are open for two of the City of Ballarat's grant programs. Community groups can apply for the City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants...
August 14, 2025
All invited to skate day out
MEMBERS of Ballarat Roller Derby League are inviting the community to put some skates on and enjoy a family day out. The event is...
August 14, 2025
Donation brings stroke coordinator to the region
A DONATION from the River Birch Foundation will allow stroke patients at Grampians Health Ballarat to receive enhanced care. A full-time stroke...
August 12, 2025
Collaboration central to waterway strategy
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is renewing its Regional Waterway Strategy which will guide investment over the next decade. The new strategy will aim to...
August 11, 2025
Presentations to reveal lost trades
RESEARCHERS, practitioners, creatives and people who think deeply will be at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections this month sharing their ideas. Each presenter...
August 10, 2025
Grant backs gigs at Kilderkin
KILDERKIN Distillery will continue to host live music gigs after receiving a grant from the State Government's 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund. The venue...
August 9, 2025
Uni grant to address workforce shortages
FEDERATION University Australia has seen an eight-point-seven per cent increase in Masters of Psychology (Clinical) enrolments this year and has consequently been awarded a...
August 9, 2025
Tiny fund backs big mill
ANDERSON'S Mill will soon have signage for a self guided walk thanks to a twenty-thousand-dollar grant from the State Government's tiny towns fund. A further...
August 8, 2025
Pitch night sparks project funding
THE Buninyong Town Hall was buzzing with people on Monday night as fifty thousand dollars' worth of funding was distributed to local organisations by...
August 7, 2025
Roundtable events to support tourism industry
TOURISM Midwest Victoria is hosting three roundtable events this month designed to connect likeminded people in the region. It will begin on Monday 11 August...
August 7, 2025
Survey looks to future of e-scooters, e-bikes
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for feedback from the community about shared e‑scooters and e‑bikes in the municipality. Recent changes by the State Government...
August 7, 2025
Netball trophy visit inspires future stars
THE Suncorp Super Netball trophy visited Black Hill Primary School last week ahead of the grand final, which was played on Saturday night at...
August 7, 2025
Ballarat Foundation grant recipients revealed
THE Ballarat Foundation has announced the recipients of its Community Impact and Regional Grants. More than $80,000 of funding was awarded to 15 organisations that...
August 4, 2025
Uncover the links between wool and war
MADELYN Shaw and Dr Trish FitzSimons will be at the Eureka Centre exploring how competition for wool during wartime led to current unsustainable consumption...
August 4, 2025
Evening to showcase music industry’s next gen
BALLARAT Grammar's The Academy will be holding its annual industry showcase next week sharing the work of emerging artists both onstage and behind the...
August 3, 2025
Enjoy some jazz at the BMI
AWARD-winning brass quintet The Little Brass Band will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this month performing jazz and popular tunes. The group, which hails...
August 2, 2025
Expo attendees explore new opportunities
COMMUNITY members looking for job opportunities, apprenticeships, traineeships and to volunteer gathered at The Goods Shed last Friday for the BGT Ballarat Jobs and...
August 2, 2025
Pharmacy pilot made permanent
THE Community Pharmacist Pilot Program has become an ongoing, statewide service allowing Victorians to receive some treatments at a pharmacy without needing a prescription...
August 1, 2025
Eureka Medical returns to 100 per cent bulk billing
EUREKA Medical Centre has transitioned to a fully bulk billed service following $8.5 billion in funding allocated to Medicare by the Federal Government. This is...
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