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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August 8, 2025

Book uncovers Haddon’s history from buildings to bushrangers

HADDON-based historian Laurie Moore has published his latest book Haddon and Nintingbool: The Valleys Next Door to Ballarat, an Early History. This is the second...

August 7, 2025

Roundtable events to support tourism industry

TOURISM Midwest Victoria is hosting three roundtable events this month designed to connect likeminded people in the region. It will begin on Monday 11 August...

August 4, 2025

Industry night to uncover career options

GOLDEN Plains Shire is hosting two industry nights for secondary school students and young people. The sessions are designed to assist community members in understanding...

July 31, 2025

Youth activation committee to transition to youth council – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

THE Golden Plains Youth Activation Committee is set to become a formal Golden Plains Youth Council with a youth participation model. The terms of reference...

July 31, 2025

Artist explores transformation and growth

AN exhibition by Smythes Creek artist Vanessa Brady is showcasing the transformation of her artistic style and native wildlife through acrylic paintings. Wild...

July 28, 2025

Road grading calendar released

GOLDEN Plains Shire Council has released its road grading calendar for this financial year. The annual program allows for the grading of the unsealed road...

July 22, 2025

School holiday fire safety reminder

BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...

July 22, 2025

Eligibility change allows more blood donations

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...

July 21, 2025

Free hearing checks coming to Bannockburn

HEARING Australia staff will be at Bannockburn Library next month providing free hearing checks. Each check takes about 15 minutes and anyone aged 18 years...

July 18, 2025

Learn and connect at Haddon centre

TERM three at Haddon Community Learning Centre will see a range of workshops, activities and programs on offer. The not-for-profit community centre operates under the...

July 15, 2025

Fish stocked for school holiday fun

AHEAD of this school holidays, about 35,000 trout have been released into Victorian lakes by the state government. The initiative aims to provide families with...

July 14, 2025

Warm up and get fit

GENKIFIT'S clubbercise and barre classes are set to return for seven weeks at Smythesdale. Clubbercise combines cardio, club music and glow sticks, while barre includes...

July 12, 2025

Plan supports children’s wellbeing

GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors have endorsed the municipality's Early Years and Children's Plan for 2025 until 2029. The document provides a strategic framework for the...

July 10, 2025

Alliance calls for collaboration with State Government

THE Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, or GBAC, have met with Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos to advocate for collaboration between the two...

July 8, 2025

Shire offers expanded breastfeeding support

ENHANCED support is available across the Golden Plains Shire for breastfeeding mothers and families thanks to $5000 in funding from the Victorian Local Government...

July 7, 2025

Partnerships keep Moorabool River flowing

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or Corangamite CMA, is working with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to maintain flow on the lower reaches...

July 5, 2025

Youth Hub closed for most of July

THE Golden Plains Shire Youth Hub is closed until Thursday 24 July for maintenance works due to a leaking roof. All regular weekly programming will...

July 5, 2025

Voucher program expands

THE Community Choice voucher program has been expanded into Rokewood. The initiative provides assistance to people facing financial hardship, allowing them to access food and...

July 2, 2025

Drought taskforce aims to guide future relief

PREMIER Jacinta Allan visited Ballarat last Friday for the third meeting of the State Government's drought response taskforce. Ms Allan is the chair of the...

July 2, 2025

Panel to review State’s owners corp rules

THE State Government has announced an independent panel will review the Owners Corporation Act to ensure it is fair and efficient. One in four Victorians...

July 1, 2025

Protect your water meter from frost

CENTRAL Highlands Water staff are urging the community to protect water meters from frost this winter. Frosts can freeze or burst water meters, and to...

July 1, 2025

Red bandage sparks conversations around blood donation

BLOOD and plasma donors have become easier to recognise with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood permanently replacing its white arm bandages with branded red bandages. The...

June 30, 2025

EOIs open for summer art initiative

EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for this year's Golden Spaces summer exhibition which celebrates and promotes local artists from across the Golden Plains Shire. The...

June 26, 2025

Satisfaction score below average – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

GOLDEN Plains Shire’s satisfaction survey result has declined since 2024, with a score of 41 compared to 42 last year. This is below the state...