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

January 8, 2025

World Cup increases visibility of women in sport

THE State Government has released a report detailing the increased popularity of women's sport between during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Conversation of...

January 7, 2025

Drones to protect Victorians

THIS summer Powercor will be using an in-house drone inspection team to inspect the top of power poles in high-risk bushfire areas. The drones are...

January 7, 2025

Staying safe around water

ROYAL Lifesaving Victoria's keep watch water campaign is reminding parents and carers about the risk of children drowning. In the last decade there have been...

January 4, 2025

Explore Golden Plains this summer

SUMMER has arrived in Golden Plains Shire and there is plenty of fun to be had while escaping the heat. Here are some recommendations for...

January 3, 2025

A warm and welcoming legacy

AFTER 15 years as manager of Haddon Community Learning Centre, Joan Coker has announced her retirement. Ms Coker joined the centre in November 2006 when...

January 3, 2025

Business sponsors sought for commemorative event

MEMBERS of the Cape Clear Fire Brigade are looking for organisations to sponsor a commemorative event for the thirtieth anniversary of the Berringa Enfield...

December 31, 2024

Funding to get students active

ONE hundred schools around Victoria have received a State Government grant to encourage students to get active. Active Schools Grants of $30,000 were awarded as...

December 30, 2024

Preparing for the fire season

THE CFA is warning Victorians to prepare for an increase in fire activity following the release of the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer. A...

December 28, 2024

Dinner initiative brings community together

MEMBERS of the Cape Clear community are meeting regularly to share a meal and make connections. Held each Thursday night during school terms, the dinners...

December 26, 2024

Meeting schedule undecided – Golden Plains Shire meeting briefs

AT the last ordinary Golden Plains Shire council meeting of the year, councillors did not decide next year’s meeting schedule. A recommendation from officers was...

December 24, 2024

Grants to support mental health providers

APPLICATIONS are open for the next round of the State Government's Mental Health Capital Renewal Fund, which aims to improve Victoria's mental health facilities. Mental...

December 23, 2024

Netball’s best returning to regional Victoria

THE Melbourne Vixens are heading to Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon as part of their pre-season events schedule. Starting next year and running until 2027, three...

December 21, 2024

Grant to help Linton students be active

LINTON Primary School has received a State Government grant of $30,000 to promote being active. Member for Ripon Martha Haylett congratulated the school for receiving...

December 16, 2024

Have a say about proposed telecommunications lease

GOLDEN Plains Shire council officers are asking the community to provide feedback on a proposed lease to a private telecommunications provider. The 100-square-metre site is...

December 13, 2024

Concerns about streetscapes project

DESPITE Golden Plains Shire councillors adopting the Northern Streetscapes Framework Plan in April 2022, the project is still in the consultation phase. The Shire first...

December 11, 2024

Councillor Glen resigns

LACHLAN Glen has resigned from Golden Plains Shire Council a month into the four-year term. Mr Glen cited personal circumstances as the reason for his...

December 7, 2024

Feedback wanted on road upgrades

GOLDEN Plains Shire is applying for up to two million dollars of State Government funding to enhance safety on council-managed roads, intersections and precincts. Eight...

December 6, 2024

Next stage for streetscape plan

GOLDEN Plains Shire council officers are looking for community feedback about beautification works in Smythesdale, Scarsdale and Linton. Community input was received in August to...

December 1, 2024

Plan to help youngest residents

GOLDEN Plains Shire council has begun developing of a four-year municipal Early Years and Children's Plan. The plan will focus on supporting families and children...

November 29, 2024

Gathering for disability day

GOLDEN Plains Shire council is recognising the International Day of People with Disability, or IDPwD, at Bannockburn Cultural Centre. IDPwD is held annually on 3...

November 29, 2024

Studio’s soup-er idea to support others

SMYTHESDALE fitness business GenkiFIT is encouraging the community to get moving and support the SoupBus Ballarat. The SoupBus provides hot meals to those in need...

November 28, 2024

Councillors discuss satisfaction survey – Golden Plains Shire council briefs

AT the first ordinary Golden Plains Shire council meeting of the new councillor group earlier this week, the results of this year's community satisfaction...

November 27, 2024

CFA warns about heightened harvester fire risk

THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires. Farmers are being urged to take steps to reduce the...

November 25, 2024

Uncover local flora and fauna

A FREE, environmentally focused walk and talk event will be on at Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary next month. Organised by Golden Plains Shire council and the...