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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December 31, 2025

Missed swim lessons linked to teens’ drowning risk

WITH the risk of drowning rising thirteen times between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, Royal Life Saving Australia is urging parents...

December 17, 2025

State updates used-car safety ratings with top second-hand picks

THE State Government has updated Used Car Safety Ratings, or UCSR, with the aim of making it easier for Victorians to buy a second-hand...

December 16, 2025

Victorians warned of hot summer and increased fire risk

VICTORIANS can expect a warmer than average summer with increased fire risk across many parts of the state. The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer...

December 9, 2025

E-scooters not toys, campaign warns

AHEAD of Christmas, the State Government and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have relaunched a campaign to remind parents about the dangers of e-scooters. It is...

November 20, 2025

Report reveals women’s pain gap

THE submissions of thirteen thousand women and girls have shaped a State Government report on women's pain. The final Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report...

November 4, 2025

AusCycling teams with Amy’s Foundation to reduce fatalities

THE nation's peak cycling body, AusCyling, is partnering with Amy's Foundation to reduce cyclist deaths and serious injuries. The three-year partnership aims to bring together...

October 15, 2025

The state’s best tasty treats to be crowned

A NEW celebration of Victorian food, culture and community will settle the score on the state's best pie, bánh mì and potato cake. The Vic's...

October 14, 2025

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood makes urgent donor appeal

AUSTRALIAN Redcross Lifeblood is urgently looking for Australians to donate following record high demand for blood during winter. The demand for blood reached record levels...

October 12, 2025

A call to celebrate carers

AS National Carers Week approaches, Victorians are encouraged to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of unpaid carers to support family members and friends experiencing...

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

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

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...