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.

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May 21, 2025

Government school enrolments open

ENROLMENTS for next year's intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will...

May 21, 2025

Poster competition highlights sustainability

LOCAL early learning, kindergarten and primary school students are invited to enter this year's National Water Week competition facilitated by Central Highlands Water. National Water...

May 20, 2025

EOIs open for seniors festival

LOCAL community groups, organisations and businesses in Golden Plains are invited to submit an expression of interest to host an event for the Victorian...

May 20, 2025

Water theft increases within Central Highlands

FOLLOWING an increase in water theft, Central Highlands Water's managing director Jeff Haydon is reiterating the organisation's zero tolerance of stealing water. The stance is...

May 17, 2025

Draft plan looks to future

THE draft council plan for 2025 to 2029 is open for community feedback. The document, which was created with consultation from the community, and includes...

May 16, 2025

Cape Clear scores big with Tiny Towns Fund

FOUR projects within Golden Plains Shire have received funding as part of the State Government's Tiny Towns Fund. Member for Eureka Michaela Settle announced Teesdale...

May 15, 2025

Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne

THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...

May 14, 2025

Australian-first program reaches baby milestone

MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...

May 13, 2025

Explore Wadawurrung history, culture

JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...

May 12, 2025

Discover diverse careers at expo

GOLDEN Plains Shire community members are invited to connect with industry leaders and local businesses at a careers expo next month. The Golden Plains Careers...

May 9, 2025

Scarsdale kinder to celebrate half a century

COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate fifty years of the Woady Yaloak Kindergarten next week. The Scarsdale kindergarten is managed by the Eureka Community Kindergarten...

May 6, 2025

Cr Cunningham resigns from Golden Plains council

COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has resigned from Golden Plains Shire Council effective immediately. Cr Cunningham was first elected in 2020 and was mayor for two terms...

May 6, 2025

Cr Kirby elected acting mayor of the Golden Plains Shire – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

THE April Golden Plains Shire council meeting resumed on Wednesday 23 April where Cr Helena Kirby was elected acting mayor. The meeting held on Tuesday...

May 5, 2025

Join a free environmental walk and talk

A FREE, environmentally focused walk and talk will be held at the Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary in Happy Valley later this month. The Photosynthesis event, organised...

May 3, 2025

Workshop explores intersection of ableism and gender-based violence

GOLDEN Plains Shire Council and Women with Disabilities Victoria will present a free prevention of violence against women with disabilities workshop later this month. The...

April 29, 2025

Family support service celebrates 12 months

GRAMPIANS Early Parenting Centre staff and families have celebrated one year of providing specialist family support. The facility provides support for parents with sleep and...

April 29, 2025

Campaign aims to prevent workplace aggression

THE State Government has launched a new WorkSafe campaign to prevent aggression and violence in the workplace. The 'don't cross the line' campaign aims to...

April 28, 2025

Edible gardens program returns

GOLDEN Plains Shire Council's edible gardens program will return next month to promote sustainability and self-sufficiency. The workshops, which will run from May until July,...

April 27, 2025

Festival to uncover Snake Valley’s history

CELEBRATE history, culture and community at the Snake Valley Heritage Weekend. Across Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May visitors to the town on the...

April 25, 2025

Bus trip to uncover Burrumbeet’s past

WOADY Yaloak Historical Society members are inviting the community to join them on a bus trip to Lake Burrumbeet. The event will cover geological, family...

April 23, 2025

Road safety action delayed

THIS month’s Golden Plains Shire ordinary council meeting on Tuesday 22 April ended after sixteen minutes as councillors failed to elect an acting mayor. More...

April 22, 2025

ANZAC Appeal underway

RETURNED and Services League of Australia members are calling on the community to donate to this year’s ANZAC Appeal to support veterans and their...

April 21, 2025

Free grant writing workshop on offer

GOLDEN Plains Shire Council is hosting a free grant writing workshop later this month designed to empower the community to write successful grant applications. The...

April 20, 2025

Applications to open for wind farm grants

BERRYBANK Wind Farm is again partnering with Golden Plains Shire Council to provide funding opportunities for community, business, and tourism events and projects. There will...