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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.
May 9, 2023
First Nations artists get dedicated display space
A GALLERY dedicated to First Nations art opened on Mair Street last Friday, with support from the State Government. A project of the Ballarat &...
May 5, 2023
3.5% rate increase underpins Shire budget
THE Golden Plains Shire’s draft budget for the 2023/24 financial year is now open for community feedback. The budget was approved for public viewing by...
May 5, 2023
More funds for community hub – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
LINTON Community Hub has been given fifteen thousand dollars for the next twelve months. The money comes following the end of a year-long funding trial...
May 5, 2023
Clinic opens to help youth
A NEW clinic has been opened by Grampians Health with the aim of helping young people receive treatment for eating disorders. The clinic will expand...
May 4, 2023
Saints take pick two in draft
EX-FREMANTLE player David Mundy has been drafted to Carngham-Linton Football Club to play one game for the team this season. The appearance is part of...
May 4, 2023
Looking back on Cape Clear’s history
CAPE CLEAR and District Historical Society are taking a step back in time with a photographic exhibition this May. The event is a chance for...
May 4, 2023
Culture and country under the stars
UNDER the full moon traditional owners, performers, dancers and storytellers will be sharing their history as part of Sovereign Hill’s Corrobboree by Full Moon...
May 3, 2023
Namaste as courses make yoga accessible
THE benefits of mindfulness are being made accessible thanks to donations-based yoga courses for rural Victorians. The Yoga Partnership has two eight-week courses beginning in...
May 1, 2023
Unearthing stories of faith
A FREE event is being held at the Civic Hall to talk about faith in an Australian context. Presenter, Karl Faas, is travelling around the...
April 29, 2023
Changes coming to busy intersection
MAJOR works have begun to install a roundabout at the intersection of Dyson Drive and Carngham Road. It will be built in stages, beginning on...
April 28, 2023
Young duo take on climate change fight
TWO Bannockburn children are on a crusade to stop climate change. Primary school students Amelia O’Brien and Finn Thomas are asking teachers and students across...
April 28, 2023
Giant wind farm build underway
CONSTRUCTION on Australia’s largest windfarm has started. Based around Rokewood, the first sod was turned on the Golden Plains Wind Farm last week. State Minister for...
April 28, 2023
Missed voters please explain
THOSE who failed to vote in last years State election will have the chance to explain why, with a failed to vote notice to...
April 28, 2023
Roll up with input on new skate bowl
A CONCEPT design for a new bowl section at the Bannockburn Skate Park has been developed as part of the next stage in space’s...
April 28, 2023
Fire season comes to an end
THE final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted on Monday, marking the end of the fire season which was similar in call out and...
April 28, 2023
Local official an award finalist
A LOCAL athletics official is a finalist in the 2022 Victorian Sport Awards. Christine Christie who represents Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre and Wendouree Athletics Club...
April 26, 2023
Opera singers to raise funds for Foundation
VICTORIA Opera Emerging Artist Prize Winners will be putting on a show this Mother’s Day at Loreto’s Abbey Theatre. Alastair Cooper-Golec and Syrah Torii along...
April 25, 2023
Excellence: new co-op centre opens at uni
THE new Co-operative Centre for Excellence has been opened at Federation University’s SMB campus. The project is part of an effort by the State Government...
April 25, 2023
Effort seeks to help with positive change
A PROGRAM is looking for mentors to help women and non-binary people in Ballarat who are currently interacting with the legal system. Known as Women...
April 24, 2023
Local Anzac Day services
BALLARAT CENOTAPH DAWN SERVICE. 6am at Sturt Street followed by a gunfire breakfast at Ballarat RSL Midlands Golf Club. A transfer bus will be...
April 22, 2023
Movement on the menu
PILATES and cheese will be on the menu at the Meredith Hotel this May. The event run by Team McLean Fitness Club is designed to...
April 21, 2023
Feedback sought for water pricing plan
THE latest round of community input into drinking water pricing is underway with the Essential Services Commission seeking feedback from Central Highlands Water customers...
April 20, 2023
Get hooked on the art of fishing rod making
Have you every wanted to build your own fishing rod? Well, David Anderson and Ken Bradbrook will be helping people do just that at the...
April 17, 2023
Weaving from worlds away
A CHANCE to weave with one of Australia’s three accredited Saori teachers is set to happen in Ballarat. Focussing on the craft of Saori weaving,...
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