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- 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.
August 20, 2025
Funding supports state’s creative economy
THE next round of the State Government's Creative Enterprises Program is open offering four years of funding to creative organisations. Funds can be used to...
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 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 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 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 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 17, 2025
Be aware of above average bushfire risk this winter
EMERGENCY Management Victoria is warning there will be an above average bushfire risk for large parts of Victoria this winter. The Australian seasonal bushfire outlook...
June 11, 2025
L2P Program reaches million-hour milestone
THE State Government’s L2P Program has reached one million hours of helping young people learn to drive. The program, which has operated since 2009, matches...
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 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 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...
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 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...
March 5, 2025
Consider safety before swimming
ROYAL Life Saving Australia is asking the community to consider risks before going swimming as hot late-summer weather continues. Last summer 134 people died from...
March 5, 2025
More places open for rural educators
THE latest round of the State Government's Certificate III Upskill Support Program is open, aiming to strengthen the early childhood education workforce in regional...
March 4, 2025
New emergency care standards announced
THE State Government is introducing new healthcare system standards to ensure faster patient care and support emergency department staff. The standards for safe and timely...
March 4, 2025
Grants to support local distillers
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Government's business growth fit-for purpose grants as part of the Distillery Door Program. The grants aim to support distillers...
March 4, 2025
Funding for regional kindergartens
THE State Government has announced an increase in baseline funding for rural sessional kindergarten services. More than 60 regional kindergartens will receive an increase in...
March 2, 2025
Regional recruits begin powerful careers
POWERCOR and CitiPower's 37 new apprentices and trainees have begun their training to help maintain safe and reliable power for Victorians. The recruits were selected...
February 12, 2025
Bonus to help families head back to school
AS the new school year begins, the State Government is reminding families to use the school saving bonus to pay for uniforms, textbooks or...
February 12, 2025
Keeping furry friends safe this summer
THE CFA and RSPCA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plan following significant fires this summer. The community is advised...
January 28, 2025
Grants to support women’s health research
THE State Government is launching a new grants program to understand how disease and health issues affect women. The Women's Medical Research Grants Program will...
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...
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Oct 7, 2025
Backing for shows at small regional venues
Oct 7, 2025
Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
Oct 6, 2025
Cup Day fun at the RSL
Oct 6, 2025
A music festival from the Heart
Oct 5, 2025