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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.
February 24, 2024
Paving the way for women in politics
THE decriminalisation of abortion, introducing voluntary assisted dying laws, and helping small businesses make it through the COVID-19 pandemic are just some of the...
February 24, 2024
Cities fight for dragon rights
MIRIAM LITWIN IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign...
February 23, 2024
Clinic kicking goals for girls’ footy
THE region’s future AFLW players are being invited to attend a clinic at Smythesdale. The event, hosted by the Woady Warriors, is for girls who...
February 23, 2024
Centre promotes love of learning
FOSTERING a love of learning and building connections are at the heart of Haddon Community Learning Centre, and the organisation has recently released its...
February 23, 2024
Vic Park hosts best young cyclists
YOUNG cyclists took to the road last Saturday at Victoria Park as part of the Victorian Interschool Cycling Series Summer. The event, hosted by Ballarat...
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...
February 20, 2024
New telehealth business comes online
A NEW telehealth psychology practice has been established in Ballarat and there's currently no waiting list. Therapy from Home, run by psychologist Beth Fernandes, is...
February 19, 2024
Landscaper returns to garden show
BALLARAT-based landscaper designer Daniel Althaus is set to have his work on display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show this March. With his...
February 17, 2024
Change coming to kerbside recycling
FROM this October residents in the Golden Plains Shire will be required to recycle their glass in a separate purple bin. At the same time,...
February 17, 2024
Sheep health focus of session
LOCAL farmers are being invited to attend a session in Inverleigh all about creating an animal health plan for sheep. The seminar run by Agriculture...
February 16, 2024
Curd Nerds to celebrate local cheese
THE perfect event for cheese lovers is on at Hotel Canberra as part of Commerce Ballarat’s Forage and Feast festival. Curd Nerds will feature cheese...
February 16, 2024
Session to explore child yoga
GOLDEN Plains Shire-based service Firefly Wellbeing is running a session at Bannockburn for professionals, educators, parents and carers who would like to learn more...
February 13, 2024
Session to provide support to carers
A SESSION being held in Ballarat later this month is seeking to support carers of people with dementia. Activities at Home by Dementia Australia is...
February 13, 2024
Take a peek behind the scenes and step back in time
NEVER before seen collections at Sovereign Hill are being opened to the public with a series of behind-the-scenes tours this year. The Australian Centre for...
February 10, 2024
Science program aims to protect waterways
SCHOOLS and youth groups within the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority area, or CCMA, are being invited to apply for a citizen-science program. The River Detectives...
February 6, 2024
Upgrades underway at transport factory
THE next phase of development for MaxiTRANS is underway with more than fifty million dollars set to be spent of further developing Ballarat manufacturing...
February 4, 2024
Golden gin seeks to prompt reflection
A NEW gin has been launched by Sovereign Hill in collaboration with Kilderkin Distillery. Gilded Grog gin is created with a mix of flavours including...
February 2, 2024
Local farmer takes centre stage on Idol
SMYTHES Creek farmer Billy Menhennet has made his debut on the latest season of Australian Idol. The footy loving 20-year-old described himself as laid back...
February 2, 2024
Survey serves up food question
RESIDENTS of Golden Plains Shire are being invited to take part in a survey about shopping, eating, cooking, growing food, and farming in the...
February 2, 2024
Week to celebrate wetlands
LOCAL wetland sites are set to come into the spotlight with Ramsar Week happening in mid-February. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or CCMA, will be...
February 2, 2024
Makeover for grants program
BARWON Water has opened up a new community grants program that’s aiming to create opportunities for local initiatives. As part of the program there’s grants...
February 2, 2024
Local produce made with love
A MONTH of curated events highlighting local growers and producers got underway yesterday and there is plenty more to look forward to. Forage and Feast,...
February 2, 2024
New Saints players wanted at Linton
AFTER a huge season in the Central Highlands Football League, Carngham Linton are looking for more junior players to join the club. Junior football director...
February 2, 2024
Players wanted for charity tourney
BALLARAT Highlanders Rugby Club are looking for people who would like to take party in a charity rugby sevens tournament. The daylong event is set...
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