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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.
April 8, 2024
Landcare grant applications open
THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...
April 4, 2024
Autumn racing in Avoca
AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...
April 4, 2024
Family fun at CresFest
AT Creswick Primary School, families will find the Kids Zone where children can learn circus skills, create their own music and perform on an...
April 4, 2024
Community bands together for CresFest
THREE days of musical fun are underway, with the beginning of CresFest today in Creswick. While the festival will feature a range of interstate and...
February 24, 2024
Cities fight for dragon rights
MIRIAM LITWIN IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign...
February 21, 2024
Total fire ban declared for tomorrow
THE Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria will be under a total fire ban tomorrow with hot...
January 15, 2024
Grants open for producers
The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...
January 10, 2024
Government wants kids hooked on fishing
CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...
January 9, 2024
Friends sought for seniors program
A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...
January 7, 2024
Local artist profile: Jann Maree
THIS week we chat with local author Jann Maree, who spent four decades as an educator before turning her hand to the page, and...
January 5, 2024
Partnership creates hooks program
BENDIGO Community Health Services and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have partnered to create a program that’s seeking to educate Karen people about safe and...
December 29, 2023
Sky high tech used to prevent fires
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...
December 15, 2023
Herbert declares Olympics a goal
TEEING off at an Olympic Games is a goal Bendigo-raised golfing champion Lucas Herbert would like to achieve. The first of a series of questions...
December 10, 2023
Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage
THE Ulumbarra Theatre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The world-renowned...
December 1, 2023
Tiny towns set for boost
SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...
November 21, 2023
Gifts to unite community
AS the season of gift giving approaches, a series of handmade items will be available to purchase at the annual Uniting Threads craft stall...
November 20, 2023
New water strategy celebrated
A NEW water strategy has been officially launched by Dja Dja Wurrung Elders, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, and water industry partners. The Strategy...
November 15, 2023
Feedback wanted on key landscapes
CITY of Greater Bendigo staff are looking for community input as they aim to identify landscapes in the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley areas...
November 7, 2023
Avid gardeners to open the gate
THREE different but magnificent gardens in and around Bendigo will be open to the public next weekend. The Central Victorian Goldfields Garden Trail, organised by...
November 3, 2023
Chesters called Medicare rebate increase a ‘game changer’
THE amount GPs are able to bulk bill for some patients increased by up to fifty per cent of 1 November following Federal Government...
October 19, 2023
Duo to bring Celtic sounds to old church
AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Bendigo later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...
October 7, 2023
Week seeks to support veterans’ mental health
THIS year local offerings for Veterans’ Health Week will see a range of events aiming to promote the health and wellbeing of returned service...
September 8, 2023
Australian-first respite program announced
MORE than one and a half million dollars in funding has been announced to offer GreenCare Respite in the Loddon-Mallee region. The program will be...
September 8, 2023
Tips for keeping safe this swooping season
THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, are reminding Victorians that swooping season is approaching. Native birds like magpies and plovers may...
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