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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.
July 1, 2023
Award for flood response
THE Institute of Public Administration Australia has awarded Coliban Water the Emergency Management Award for its response to 2022’s spring floods. Managing Director of Coliban...
June 30, 2023
Community thanked for fundraising effort
THE annual McKean McGregor Gala Ball was held earlier this month, raising money for Bendigo Health’s Cancer Wellness Program. In total, more than $277,000 was...
June 30, 2023
New water prices approved
THE Essential Services Commission has made its final decision on Coliban Water’s five-year pricing plan, with typical water bills expected to increase by one...
June 12, 2023
Grants aim to build resilience
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, or FRRR, is offering grants to Victorian communities affected by October’s floods or their aftermath. Grants of up...
June 4, 2023
Quilters called on to get creative
THE LIONS Club of Quilters Victoria are seeking people interested creating the comforters to join their challenge. The club is asking for handmade quilts that...
May 12, 2023
Residents saught for inclusion committee
THE City of Greater Bendigo is looking for input from people who have a disability, or people who care for or work with someone...
May 5, 2023
Public art policy goes on show
A draft public arty policy is being put to the public by the City of Greater Bendigo for feedback. The document centres around the themes...
May 3, 2023
Namaste as courses make yoga accessible
THE benefits of mindfulness are being made accessible thanks to donations-based yoga courses for rural Victorians. The Yoga Partnership has two eight-week courses beginning in...
April 28, 2023
Missed voters please explain
THOSE who failed to vote in last years State election will have the chance to explain why, with a failed to vote notice to...
April 28, 2023
Country Club series set for return
FOOTBALL matches promoting sport and safe work in farming communities is back in the region this season. On Monday it was announced the WorkSafe Country...
April 28, 2023
Fire season comes to an end
THE final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted on Monday, marking the end of the fire season which was similar in call out and...
March 25, 2023
Lower regional PT fairs launching
A REGIONAL fare cap for public transport is beginning next Friday with Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, visiting Southern...
March 24, 2023
Jobs push ahead of Comm Games
THE State government has launched what’s being called a “jobs pipeline” to kickstart preparation for the Commonwealth Games which is less than three years...
February 26, 2023
Colourful works come to life
A NEW exhibition is swooping into Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitors Centre Titled Swoop the exhibit is a celebration of the vibrant works...
February 24, 2023
CFA training day for air support
FIREFIGHTERS gathered at Bendigo Airport recently to hone a special set of skills. Seven County Fire Authority members joined with colleagues from Fire Forest Management...
February 23, 2023
Help launch new planetarium!
A UNIVERSE of discovery awaits at an out of this world fundraising event. Set for this Saturday at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, money...
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