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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.
November 24, 2023
Champ inspires kids in Buninyong
WORLD and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Richard Coleman was at the Buninyong Little Athletics Centre last week to share his experiences with club members. The...
November 20, 2023
Night show glows and grows
SOVEREIGN Hill have expanded the presentations of the living museum’s Aura sound and light show to include every Friday and Saturday night. Attendees will now...
November 20, 2023
Event to mark a century of radio
To mark a century of radio in Australia, the Eureka Centre will be hosting a panel of media experts and radio practitioners. Chaired by Jonathon...
November 18, 2023
Wind farm ready to deck the halls
ROKEWOOD’S annual Christmas event, hosted by the Golden Plains Wind Farm, is back for another year. The day is set to feature food, entertainment, children’s...
November 18, 2023
First Nations art a feature to Sovereign Hill upgrades
A NEW Wadawurrung cultural precinct at Sovereign Hill is set to include works by five First Nations artists. The announcement of the contributing artists was...
November 18, 2023
Free TAFE program gets green light to expand
THE Federal and State governments have announced they’ll be jointly providing more than sixty-two thousand new free TAFE places in Victoria. Member for Ballarat, Catherine...
November 17, 2023
Club to celebrate community support
TO recognise local sponsors, past players, and supporters, Bannockburn Cricket Club members are holding their second annual community event next month. The afternoon will kick...
November 17, 2023
Spectacular show all about fun
FOR what will possibly be the last time at its current location, the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show had fun for the whole family...
November 17, 2023
St Pats to partner with Liverpool FC
A NEW partnership between St Patrick’s College and Liverpool Football Club International Academy was announced yesterday. The move is part of the ongoing growth of...
November 14, 2023
Feedback sought on end-of-life options
BALLARAT residents are being invited to share their opinion on end-of-life services in the region. A survey is being carried out by the Ballarat General...
November 13, 2023
Runners set for stunning day out
RUNNERS of all abilities are invited to take part in Wild Mount Trail Run in Buangor State Park this December. The event on the Mount...
November 12, 2023
Book tells tale of festive magic
CROWDS gathered at the Regent Cinema last Friday to celebrate the launch of a Christmas themed children’s book. Liam Abery wrote the book Letter to...
November 12, 2023
Win a trip to the French countryside
BARRY Plant’s annual wellness raffle is back for another year and seeking to raise money for the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre, or BRICC,...
November 11, 2023
By the books stretch to start summer
IN few weeks, Bannockburn Library will be hosting a free yoga session to celebrate the first day of summer. Instructor Mami from the Y Colac...
November 11, 2023
Busy workers at new CDS depot
VICTORIA’S container deposit scheme, or CDS, is well underway and last week member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, visited one of the program’s depots located...
November 11, 2023
Bulldogs to celebrate women in business
AFL club, the Western Bulldogs, will be hosting a women in business lunch in Ballarat next week. The event is set for the Mining Exchange...
November 10, 2023
Five things you can’t miss at the Show
THE Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show is kicking off this afternoon with a range of performances, activities and entertainment sure to suit the whole...
November 10, 2023
Learn the art of tai chi in Haddon
PEOPLE are invited to head to the Haddon Community Learning Centre to de-stress with weekly tai chi classes. The sessions run by Karyn Kelly take...
November 10, 2023
Get ready, it’s Show time!
Popular community event is on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday THE time is now for the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show and there is so...
November 9, 2023
Western United return to Mars for family fun
WESTERN United is preparing to return to Ballarat for the first time in the 2023/24 A-League Men season, and as part of the game...
November 8, 2023
Fun for every kid at Funbugs
THE team at kid’s entertainment venue Funbugs is aiming to create a fun and family-friendly environment for all members of the community by holding...
November 7, 2023
Christmas gifts to spark change
THE Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast are selling hampers this festive season as part of their Ballarat Gourmet Goodies fundraising project. The group’s offerings include...
November 6, 2023
Friday funday at the Show
FRIDAY night is set to be a big one at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show with fireworks, Tim’s Toasties, the chance to...
November 6, 2023
Commerce takes on produce hub
COMMERCE Ballarat has taken the lead on the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub to ensure the project continues after an end to funding...
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