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.
January 12, 2024
Cr Cunningham’s cruise control
A TRIP away by Cr Brett Cunningham has left the Golden Plains Shire without a contactable mayor after the decision was made last November...
January 12, 2024
Local SES units seek new recruits
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join the State Emergency Service units located at Bannockburn and Teesdale. Anyone in the community with a level of general...
January 12, 2024
Free program to get kids creative
THE National Gallery of Victoria, or NGV, is offering free art making workshops at Bannockburn Library this January. This is the 10th year of the...
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 8, 2024
Region readies for golden event
THE history and beauty of the region’s organs are once again going to come into focus with the annual Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields...
January 8, 2024
Raffle raises thousands for Wellness Centre
BARRY Plant Real Estate’s cancer wellness raffle has raised more than twenty-one thousand dollars for the Wellness Centre at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer...
January 5, 2024
Summer fun in the Shire
WITH the season of summer well underway, there is plenty of fun to be had in the Golden Plains Shire to escape the heat. Here...
January 5, 2024
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...
January 5, 2024
Local talent re-signs with Miners
THREE local players, Jemma Amoore, Millie Cracknell and Milly Sharp, have been re-signed by the Ballarat Miners for the next NBL1 South season. Women’s head...
January 5, 2024
Get riding this school holidays
THERE is plenty of school holiday fun to be had at Rebel Equestrian Centre at Berringa. The organisation is offering a range of classes including...
January 2, 2024
Service offers free support to parents
SERVICES provided by Gidget House Ballarat are aiming to help expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. The organisation provides free, individual counselling...
December 30, 2023
Giddy Up! Cowboys are coming to town
A SLICE of the Wild West is coming to Kryal Castle this January with the Ballarat Rodeo. The event is a first for Kryal Castle...
December 30, 2023
Aim for the stars these school holidays
THOSE wishing to learn more about outer space and the night sky will have the opportunity to do so this school holidays, with a...
December 30, 2023
Have a magical school holidays at Sovereign Hill
THE summer holidays are shaping up to be a busy time at Sovereign Hill with thirty-five days of magic running until the end of...
December 29, 2023
Netball’s best are coming back
THIS March will see the Melbourne Vixens head back to Ballarat to launch their pre-season. Three Suncorp Super Netball teams will be hosted by the...
December 28, 2023
Live music Sundays to return
SUMMER in Ballarat is set to be filled with free music as the Summer Sundays four-week concert series returns to the Botanical Gardens. The festival...
December 23, 2023
Support on the way for carers
GRAMPIANS Health and Eating Disorders Victoria have received funding which aims to reduce isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of carers for people...
December 23, 2023
Call out for sustainability exhibitors
ORGANISERS of next year’s Smart Living Expo in Buninyong are looking for exhibitors. The event is set to take place on Sunday 25 February and...
December 22, 2023
Meetings to continue in Linton – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
AT the last Golden Plains Shire council meeting of 2023, much of the focus was on where meetings will be held heading into the...
December 22, 2023
Photo comp winners announced
THE winners of the Spring Into the Shire photo essay competition were announced last week with Keama Rowan taking out the major prize. Runner up...
December 18, 2023
Donations wanted for Shower Bus
ONE Humanity Shower Bus volunteers are looking for people to dig deep this holiday season and donate to a good cause. The organisation is looking...
December 17, 2023
Nativity collections on display
MORE than five hundred nativity items from seventy countries are on display in the Bridge Mall this December. They display includes handcrafted nativity sets, real...
December 15, 2023
Free summer fun in the Shire
SCHOOL holiday fun is set to be on offer in the Golden Plains Shire this January with a range of free activities. The program kicks...
Latest News
Oct 7, 2025
Backing for shows at small regional venues
Oct 7, 2025
Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
Oct 6, 2025
Fun for all this Children’s Week
Oct 5, 2025
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli
Oct 4, 2025