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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.
October 5, 2023
Latest designs open for display
THE grand opening of a new set of display homes in Lucas is set for this Saturday with events and activities marking the occasion. The...
October 2, 2023
Free fun for kids at the show
THE Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show is again set to be fun for all the family with free entry for children under fifteen years...
October 2, 2023
Take photos amongst nature
LOCAL organisation Click Collective is hosting a nature photography meet in Lal Lal in early October. The afternoon will be an opportunity to take photos...
October 1, 2023
Musical trio to make return
THE Seraphim Trio will be back in Ballarat next month playing in the Anglican Cathedral’s Synod Hall. The group, made up of Helen Ayres, Tim...
September 30, 2023
Create art class all about upcycling
LOCAL artist Lyn Lambeth will be in Bannockburn next month running a workshop about creating art by upcycling materials. Lambeth was previously a professional fisher...
September 30, 2023
Housing policy shift aims for more homes in regions
LAST week Premier Daniel Andrews announced the State Government’s Housing Statement which includes more than one hundred and fifty thousand homes to be built...
September 30, 2023
Local tourism booms during school holidays
VISITORS from around the state have headed to Ballarat over the last two weeks to get away during the school holidays. With major tourist destinations...
September 29, 2023
Council on notice after budget deficit – Golden Plains Shire council meeting
AT Tuesday’s Golden Plains Shire council meeting the fourth quarter financial report, including a deficit of more than five million dollars, was noted by...
September 28, 2023
Providing culturally appropriate care
BALLARAT and District Aboriginal Cooperative, or BADAC, is holding cultural awareness training for first call practitioners next week. The session, which costs $220, is a...
September 27, 2023
Sessions to focus on online safety
AN afternoon of workshops on internet scams, online hoaxes and conspiracies, and finding reliable sources of information will be held at the temporary Ballarat...
September 27, 2023
Bavarian brews at Kryal Castle
KRYAL Castle is set to be host of an Oktoberfest celebration next month with beer, food, and music. Artists such as the Rockafellas, Joel Fletcher...
September 27, 2023
Show set to shine into ninetieth year
THIS year the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show marks the ninetieth instalment of one of the district’s biggest agricultural and family fun events. The show...
September 26, 2023
Sessions offer support for expecting parents
FREE antenatal evenings are being held by the Ballarat and District Multiple Births Association in October. The sessions will take place on Thursday 19 October...
September 26, 2023
Group set to ride for the kids
BALLARAT and region combined motorcycle clubs are coming together next month in a ride for the kids. The charity ride will be held Saturday 14...
September 24, 2023
Creating freedom through art events
ARTISTS Holly Would and Charlie McLean are inviting the community to explore mental health and healing through creativity. They have been holding fortnightly workshops at...
September 24, 2023
Miracle Bible returned after more than a century
A NEW Testament Bible which saved the life of a soldier during World War One was presented to the Bible Society of Australia last...
September 23, 2023
Lego lovers to get creative
ANY adults who want to get creative with one of the world’s most popular toys will have the chance to do so at Bannockburn...
September 23, 2023
Dance fun for all on offer
JACQUE’S Dance School at Lethbridge is inviting local children to take part in a series of workshops. Held throughout October, November and December the sessions...
September 23, 2023
Test your trivia knowledge
PEOPLE are gathering at the Courthouse Hotel at Smythesdale every second Tuesday to test their knowledge with trivia. Questions cover topics like sport, animals, music...
September 23, 2023
Protest seeks end to roo shooting
LAST Saturday a small but peaceful protest outside the Ballarat Town Hall aimed to raise awareness around the harm faced by kangaroos. The protest was...
September 17, 2023
Try your hand at watercolour painting
LOCAL artists Rosie Grundell and Kate Wise are holding a watercolour painting workshop in Smythesdale next month. The class, which costs $45 and includes all...
September 14, 2023
How to keep your most precious cargo safe
SAFE Seats, Safe Kids will be at the Phoenix College carpark next month to help guide community members on how to safely fit a...
September 13, 2023
Pop the corks! Wedding expo returns
LOCAL business Ivory Haus will be holding its wedding fair this October and is looking to celebrate Ballarat-based wedding vendors. The event is set to...
September 9, 2023
New call goes out for old bikes
THE Y Ballarat’s ReCranked program is looking for donations of unused bikes that can be repaired and then given to people in need of...
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