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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.
May 16, 2024
New standards for local government
THE State Government has introduced new legislation which aims to improve council governance and integrity standards within local governments. The reform of the Local Government...
May 7, 2024
Farmers warned about burn offs
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, Victoria is encouraging local landholders to be careful about what they burn off this autumn. With fire restrictions coming...
May 5, 2024
Performer pays tribute to Doris Day
AWARD winning country music singer Melinda Schneider is heading to Bendigo next week to pay tribute to Doris Day. A Farewell to Doris is on...
April 11, 2024
Pyrenees’ best on show
THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...
April 10, 2024
Kids to create French-inspired artwork
GET creative this school holidays by taking part in workshops at Dudley House. The sessions are open to children aged three to 15-years-old and will...
April 8, 2024
Landcare grant applications open
THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...
April 5, 2024
Trailblazing women celebrated
LAST Friday saw the community gather to commemorate one hundred and fifty years since the first recorded women's cricket match was played at Camp...
April 4, 2024
Autumn racing in Avoca
AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...
April 4, 2024
Family fun at CresFest
AT Creswick Primary School, families will find the Kids Zone where children can learn circus skills, create their own music and perform on an...
April 4, 2024
Community bands together for CresFest
THREE days of musical fun are underway, with the beginning of CresFest today in Creswick. While the festival will feature a range of interstate and...
March 21, 2024
Riding for mental health awareness
LAST Sunday saw thousands of motorcycle riders from across the state take part in the Black Dog Ride. Fifty motorbike rides were held in different...
March 16, 2024
Elmo and the circus roll into town
ELMO and his Sesame Street friends are heading to Bendigo to put on a show at the circus. Attendees will watch Elmo and Abby, Cookie...
March 15, 2024
Vixens ready to blitz Ballarat
TOMORROW is the first day of the Melbourne Vixens' Ballarat Blitz which will include live matches, clinics and workshops. Saturday will kick off with netball...
February 24, 2024
Cities fight for dragon rights
IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign Hill...
February 21, 2024
Total fire ban declared for tomorrow
THE Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria will be under a total fire ban tomorrow with hot...
January 24, 2024
Hike partners with mental health org
THE Great Aussie Hike is set to take place in Daylesford and the Wombat State Forest this April, with all proceeds going towards Beyond...
January 17, 2024
European restaurant to open in old bank
THIS year a new European inspired restaurant called Terrae is set to open in the Hotel Ernest. The venue will be run by chef Tim...
January 15, 2024
Grants open for producers
The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...
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 5, 2024
Partnership creates hooks program
BENDIGO Community Health Services and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have partnered to create a program that’s seeking to educate Karen people about safe and...
December 29, 2023
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...
December 10, 2023
Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage
THE Ulumbarra Theatre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The world-renowned...
December 1, 2023
Tiny towns set for boost
SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...
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