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.

Posts by: miriam

April 6, 2023

Faces behind the appeal

MALU Hunt, who received life changing surgery at the Royal Children's Hospital, will be one of many attendees at Inverleigh’s Good Friday Appeal tomorrow. Malu...

April 6, 2023

Aths club celebrates with familiar faces

DESPITE the rainy weather, Woady Yaloack Athletics Club held a barbecue last Friday to celebrate twenty-five years. Peter Luke, an Athletics Australia coach and official,...

April 4, 2023

Rare newspapers on show

AN EXHIBITION uncovering Ballarat’s old newspapers is now open at the Eureka Centre. Collection: Newspapers from Ballarat’s Past presents a wide range of old papers...

April 3, 2023

Mystical creatures coming to the castle

A TASTE of magic is coming to Kryal Castle this April. The annual Unicorn Festival is on from Friday, 7 April until Saturday, 22 April. This...

April 2, 2023

Awards to help out rural achievers

APPLICATIONS are now open for awards designed to promote agriculture. The Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards are looking for nominations and there’s prize money on offer...

April 1, 2023

Yoga with your baby more than child’s pose

A HADDON mum is seeking to help parents get moving with their children. Alana Rushton is a yoga instructor who is running parents and babies’...

April 1, 2023

Volunteer groups sought for expo

A FREE expo on all things donating your time is coming to Barkly Square. The Ballarat Volunteer Expo is an event where volunteer groups can...

March 31, 2023

Get wild this Good Friday!

ANIMALS will be on the agenda for visitors to next week’s Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal event. Wildlife Xposure, a specialist in interactive animal presentations, will...

March 31, 2023

Plans revealed for bike park

COMMUNITY members are being asked to have their say on plans for a proposed bike park in Bannockburn. A concept has been designed by staff...

March 31, 2023

Scarsdale road open again

A SCARSDALE floodway has reopened following extensive upgrades. The Tannery Road floodway is now open to traffic and has been updated to allow double the...

March 28, 2023

Health workers get ready to ride

A TEAM of Grampians Health workers are preparing to cycle more than five hundred kilometres this April to raise money for the local medical...

March 28, 2023

Expert advice on setting up business

HELP is being provided for those hoping to set up microbusiness or small to medium enterprise in Ballarat with Runway and Ballarat Group Training...

March 28, 2023

Excellence awards open for applications

NOMINATIONS are now open for awards celebrating business excellence in Ballarat. The Federation University Commerce Ballarat business excellence awards aim to showcase local businesses and...

March 25, 2023

Lower regional PT fairs launching

A REGIONAL fare cap for public transport is beginning next Friday with Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, visiting Southern...

March 24, 2023

Jobs push ahead of Comm Games

THE State government has launched what’s being called a “jobs pipeline” to kickstart preparation for the Commonwealth Games which is less than three years...

March 24, 2023

Shave supports cancer cause

THREE much-loved community members shaved their beards for a cause last weekend. Mick Ellis along with Simon Bradley and Graham Turnbull shaved off their beards...

March 22, 2023

Mentorship a chance to help change lives

BIG Brothers Big Sisters Ballarat are looking for trusted adults to provide support for local children. Their goal is to have 30 mentors this year...

March 21, 2023

Partners team up for food relief program

AS the cost of living squeeze continues, two community groups have teamed up to provide fresh food hampers to local people. Part of a program...

March 21, 2023

Partners sought for SpringFest

TWO local organisations are being sought to become community partners of SpringFest. Community groups need to be willing to be involved in regular meetings, provide...

March 17, 2023