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

October 13, 2024

Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park

THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...

October 12, 2024

Celebrating the region’s carers

TO celebrate National Carers Week, Golden Plains Shire officers are hosting a series of free events. National Carers Week runs from Sunday 13 to Saturday...

October 11, 2024

Region to lead nature positive future

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has co-hosted the nature and climate positive forum with the G21 Geelong Region Alliance. More than 70 representatives from local...

October 10, 2024

Drought support for farmers

A PACKAGE of support has been announced by the State Government for farmers in Victoria's south-west region. More than $13 million of on-farm infrastructure grants...

October 9, 2024

Call out for blood and plasma donors

WITH demands for blood and plasma at record levels, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for people to become donors. The organisation is urging 100,000...

October 7, 2024

Have an Ab Fab night in Inverleigh!

AN absolutely fabulous event is coming to Inverleigh this month raising money for the Cancer Council. Patsy and Eddie's Girls Night In, held at Inverleigh...

October 4, 2024

Plan to guide future of Smythesdale land

MEMBERS of the Friends of Woady Landcare Group have celebrated the completion of their ten-year Land Management Plan document. The work was completed by local environmental...

September 28, 2024

Children’s Week fun for the whole family

TO celebrate Children's Week, a free family fun day will be held in Bannockburn next month. The event on Monday 21 October from 10am until...

September 27, 2024

Authority reflects on water year

CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority staff have reflected on the organisation's achievements last water year. A water year is the same as a financial year, and...

September 25, 2024

Opera fun returns to Buninyong

SAVOY Opera Company will be returning to Buninyong next month with a performance of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury at the Town Hall. The...

September 20, 2024

Team recognised for football success

MEMBERS of the Moorabool Valley Masters Football Club are heading to Perth later this month as a part of the Victorian country masters team...

September 9, 2024

Help to shape northern streetscapes

GOLDEN Plains Shire council staff are looking for feedback from the community about the Northern Streetscapes Framework Plan. The plan will inform concept designs for...

September 8, 2024

Festival fun returns to Teesdale

THIS month will see the return of Teesdale's free, all-ages community music festival, Live@Turtle Bend. The event, held at Turtle Bend Reserve will feature live...

September 7, 2024

Next stage of recreation site plan

GOLDEN Plains Shire residents are invited to have their say on the Teesdale Turtle Bend Events and Recreation Space site plan. The plan was developed...

September 6, 2024

Decline in Shire satisfaction

RESULTS from this year's Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey have shown a small decline in public perceptions of Golden Plains Shire council. The shire scored...

September 4, 2024

Climbing to the summit for mental health support

THIS September, a group of riders will get on their bikes to raise money for mental health support. Top of Mount Buninyong Rider (TOMB Rider)...

August 29, 2024

Smythesdale building to be sold – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

THE building located at 66 Brooke Street, Smythesdale will be sold by the municipality or demolished after a decision made at this week's ordinary...

August 29, 2024

Funding to support students’ creativity

APPLICATIONS are open for next year's State Government Ccreative Learning Partnerships rogram. It aims to help Victorian students build their creative skills by allowing schools...

August 26, 2024

Guiding small landowners

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has launched and quick and easy guide for landholders in the region to creative productive and sustainable properties. The Small...

August 24, 2024

Delay in bin roll out

THE roll-out of purple-lidded glass recycling bins in the Golden Plains Shire has been delayed until the end of the year. Households were initially expected...

August 20, 2024

Four legged friends spreading joy

RESIDENTS and clients of Grampians Health and Wellbeing units have welcomed therapy dogs Honey and Maple. The 4 Paws Therapy golden retrievers visit each week...

August 16, 2024

Young talent takes centre stage

YOUNG residents of Golden Plains Shire are getting ready to rock with Battle of the Bands at Inverleigh next weekend. The competition will take place...

August 15, 2024

Reminder to keep safe around trains

STATE Government staff are reminding Victorians to stay safe around train tracks and level crossings. Last week was Rail Safety Week which was centred around...

August 12, 2024

Get emergency ready

BUSHFIRE scenario workshops are continuing throughout Golden Plains Shire. A workshop was held last Sunday at Linton Community Hub and a further session will be...