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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 3, 2023
Milestone celebration for Inverleigh business
INVERLEIGH-based home and living business High Eight has celebrated a decade of operation in the community. Lisa Sarcevic founded High Eight in November 2013 out...
November 3, 2023
Date set for dog dash
THE date has been set for the next annual Inverleigh Dachshund Derby. The event which is open for all dogs up to 30 centimetres at...
November 3, 2023
Ladies ready for fun day out
TO celebrate Oaks Day, staff at the Inverleigh Hotel are putting on an afternoon of fun for the community. It’s the second year the venue...
November 3, 2023
New windfarm for west of Shire
A NEW windfarm is being planned thirty-five kilometres south-west of Ballarat between Pittong and Berrybank. The project’s main backer is Squadron Energy and could have...
November 3, 2023
Soccer team steps up for silver
LOCAL soccer squad, the Ballarat Nuggets Walking Football Team, have returned from the recent the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide with a silver medal. The...
October 31, 2023
Folk duo heads to Eastern
AMERICANA folk duo Minor Gold will be in Ballarat next month to celebrate the launch of their self-titled album. Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons formed...
October 31, 2023
Club to promote social inclusion
NEXT weekend InterClub Ballarat will be hosting a Bookfest with the aim of bringing the community together and raising funds for the organisation. The event...
October 27, 2023
Gardens open to support charity
A COMMUNITY fundraiser about supporting health and education projects in Vanuatu is on next weekend in Bannockburn. The Open Gardens, Open Hearts event allows the...
October 19, 2023
Duo to bring Celtic sounds to Trades Hall
AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Ballarat later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...
October 18, 2023
Chip on for men’s mental health
BALLARAT Men’s Mental Health’s charity golf day is back for another year and aiming to raise awareness about the issue. The day is also the...
October 16, 2023
Disco to celebrate all abilities
A LOCAL disability support service is holding a Halloween disco at the end of the month to bring the community together. Unbeatable Abilities Support Services...
October 16, 2023
Knights to clash at Ballarat Show
ATTENDEES will be transported back to Medieval times at this year’s Ballarat Times Ballarat Show with a jousting performance by competitors from Kryal Castle. The...
October 16, 2023
FedUni leads way for first timers
FEDERATION University Australia has been ranked number one nationally for first in family enrolments by the Good Universities Guide. The position recognises FedUni as an...
October 13, 2023
Bus ready to help businesses
SMALL Business Victoria’s small business bus will be visiting Smythesdale next Monday. As part of the stop the service will be offering free 30-minute appointments...
October 13, 2023
Local businesses making a splash!
A LOCAL business is aims to spread kindness and generosity by providing premade or build your own hampers filled with local products from small...
October 11, 2023
Small friends spark creativity
BALLARAT Mini Friends miniature doll group will be holding their annual fair at Brown Hill Hall this October. The fair is designed for miniature enthusiasts...
October 10, 2023
Orchid fanciers to show unique blooms
FLOWERING orchids will be on display at the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre this month as part of the Ballarat Orchid Society’s spring orchid show. The event...
October 8, 2023
Impacts on First Peoples focus for event
LOCAL historian Dr Marguerita Stephens and local documentary filmmaker James Freemantle are joining together at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute for an evening of history. The...
October 8, 2023
Uncovering the blue side Goldfields history
HISTORIAN Barbara Minchinton will be at Sovereign Hill later this month sharing the story of sex work and brothels on the Victorian Goldfields. Soliciting in...
October 7, 2023
Fun with Dave and his dogs
FARMER Dave Graham will be at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show along with his Muttley Crew educating children around having safe and...
October 6, 2023
Get social at Meredith cricket club
AS part of a drive to increase membership, Meredith Cricket Club are holding a family night next week. It will be held on Saturday 14...
October 6, 2023
Fresh growth for Landcare group
THE Friends of Woady Landcare Group are continuing their work along the Woady Yaloak River with a tree planting day tomorrow. All community members are...
October 6, 2023
Warriors’ charge into cricket skills
THE Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club are trying their hand at cricket, becoming a Woolworths Blast Centre. Starting on Thursday nights in term four, children...
October 6, 2023
Cricket club puts out call
BURRUMBEET Cricket Club members are currently searching for new players to join the club’s two male squads. The club has two teams in the second...
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