About: miriam

Profile: 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.

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July 21, 2024

Satisfaction survey underway

OVER the coming months, residents in Golden Plains Shire may be contacted to take part in the Victorian Government's annual Community Satisfaction Survey for...

July 18, 2024

Step forward for footpath strategy

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are seeking community feedback on the Draft Footpath Strategy after it was endorsed for exhibition at the recent ordinary council...

July 16, 2024

Plan to break barriers

GOLDEN Plains Shire community members are invited to provide feedback on the Draft Disability Action Plan Strategic Framework. The draft plan aims to create a...

July 15, 2024

Find handmade treasures at winter market

THE town of Buninyong is embracing the cold weather with a winter market later this month. The Buninyong Village Market will be held around the...

July 12, 2024

Sweating away the winter chill

RESIDENTS in the Shire's north can stay active this winter with a range of Fitness in July classes. The program, organised by Jaymee Ellis, owner...

July 11, 2024

Music returns to Buninyong church

THIS Saturday the Chamber of Music will be returning to Buninyong Uniting Church. The event will feature Victorian gospel band Dancing with the Angels as...

July 11, 2024

Uniform a welcome to Wadawurrung Country

THE Ballarat Miners have released this year's First Nations uniform design by artist and Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Billy-Jay O'Toole. The uniform was worn last weekend...

July 8, 2024

A course to learn mental health first aid

EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for community members who want to get their mental health first aid accreditation. The Golden Plains Shire has partnered with...

July 5, 2024

Fun for future football stars

MEMBERS of the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club have celebrated the last Auskick session of the year at Smythesdale Recreation Reserve. This is the first...

July 4, 2024

Plan to guide future flow

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has released a waterway management plan for the Barwon River. The plan, which outlines the next 30 years of management...

July 4, 2024

Futsal clinic for Haddon

COMMUNITY members are invited to head to Haddon Primary School next week for an interactive futsal clinic. The event organised by the Australian Futsal Association...

July 2, 2024

Providing hope for cancer patients

GRAMPIANS Health clinical trial coordinator, Maggie Zhang, is working to improve the survival rate of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B...

July 2, 2024

Plan to enhance visitor experience

THE Tourism Midwest Victoria board has endorsed a nine-year plan for the region to become a sustainable, world-class destination. The 2024-2033 Sustainable Destination Management Plan...

July 1, 2024

Young musicians… sing out!

EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for young musicians who would like to take part in Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands. The event...

July 1, 2024

Nominate your fave senior!

NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, which honour people aged sixty and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

June 27, 2024

Cosmic creations on offer

BLAST into space at Bannockburn Library next month with a session about the cosmic realm. The session, held on Tuesday 2 July from 10.30am, will...

June 27, 2024

Library funding reinstated – Golden Plains Shire council briefs

A PROPOSED funding cut to library services in the Golden Plains Shire will not go-ahead following Tuesday's ordinary council meeting. The budget, which was supported...

June 21, 2024

Homelessness on the rise

THE rising cost of living has seen an increase of people experiencing homelessness in Golden Plains Shire. Adam Liversage, senior manager of homelessness at Uniting,...

June 20, 2024

Ballarat Winter Festival: A seasonal spectacular

THE popular Ballarat Winter Festival is set to return for another exciting three-week season – Saturday 29 June to Sunday 21 July – offering...

June 17, 2024

Funding for sustainable land management

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is funding sustainability projects on the properties of small landowners through the Small Blocks Big Dreams initiative. The program, which...

June 16, 2024

Transform your money mindset

BERRINGA'S Rural Publishing Company has released a new book about mastering business finances in trying times. Become a Business Money Magnet by Justine McLean guides...

June 14, 2024

Donation gives light to club

THE Woady Warriors' young netballers now have a flood light to train under at Smythesdale thanks to donations from local businesses. The 600-watt flood light...