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

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...

April 13, 2025

Sessions to begin planning process

A SERIES of events will be hosted by the Golden Plains Shire council over the next month providing information about the next round of...

April 12, 2025

Feedback sought on proposed lease

THE Golden Plains Shire community can provide feedback on a proposed lease for a new telecommunications site at Ackland Road in Lethbridge. Community consultation is...

April 5, 2025

Funding sought for green upgrade

MEMBERS of Bannockburn and District Bowls Club are seeking funding to resurface the club's first green, which is more than eighteen years old. The poor...

April 3, 2025

Council allies reveal election priorities

LEADERS from the Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils have gathered to discuss their regional priorities ahead of the Federal election. The alliance includes the City...

April 3, 2025

Learn to lino print with local creative

AWARD-winning multidisciplinary artist Samantha Thompson will be hosting a lino printing workshop at Bannockburn Library next week. The free workshop will run from 5pm until...

April 1, 2025

New activities program will help residents thrive

GOLDEN Plains Shire has collaborated with community groups, sporting clubs, fitness instructors and residents to create a program of events to promote health and...

March 31, 2025

Free fun this autumn holidays

GOLDEN Plains Shire officers are offering a range of activities for young people throughout the autumn school holidays. Running from Monday 7 April until Thursday...

March 27, 2025

Get active with the Woady Warriors

WOADY Yaloak Football Netball Club is looking for new football players for the coming season. The club is juniors only, and is looking for under-8s,...