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

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...

September 5, 2023

Day seeks to ask important question

R U Ok? Day is coming up and the event organisers are calling on Australians to let their loved ones they are here to...

August 26, 2023

Climate group award finalist

THE Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Award collaboration category. The award seeks to...

August 25, 2023

Spa offers tasting to honour farewell

PACIFIC Earth Day Spa’s first Vanuatu massage therapist Mary Geroge will be returning home this month and the organisation is holding a Kava tasting...

August 19, 2023

Greater challenges for women on council

NEW research conducted in Victoria has found that female councillors are more likely to have negative experiences in local government based on their gender. The...

August 11, 2023

Drive for dignity returns

SHARE the Dignity has launched its biannual dignity drive with the aim of ending period poverty. Throughout the month of August, pink collection boxes will...

August 5, 2023

Social focus for group

STAFF at Bendigo Health Community Allied Services have created a group with the aim of helping older people engage in social activities. Known as the...

August 3, 2023

Change to start a high powered career

MORE than forty roles with electricity providers Powercor and CitiPower are available in the biggest apprenticeship recruitment drive in a decade being undertaken by...

July 26, 2023

Electric tour takes the stage

THE electric and iconic Pseudo Echo are coming to Bendigo later this year to celebrate the release of their new double album. The Ultimate tour...

July 1, 2023

Award for flood response

THE Institute of Public Administration Australia has awarded Coliban Water the Emergency Management Award for its response to 2022’s spring floods. Managing Director of Coliban...

July 1, 2023

Community thanked for fundraising effort

THE annual McKean McGregor Gala Ball was held earlier this month, raising money for Bendigo Health’s Cancer Wellness Program. In total, more than $277,000 was...

June 30, 2023

New water prices approved

THE Essential Services Commission has made its final decision on Coliban Water’s five-year pricing plan, with typical water bills expected to increase by one...

June 12, 2023

Grants aim to build resilience

THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, or FRRR, is offering grants to Victorian communities affected by October’s floods or their aftermath. Grants of up...

June 4, 2023

Quilters called on to get creative

THE LIONS Club of Quilters Victoria are seeking people interested creating the comforters to join their challenge. The club is asking for handmade quilts that...

May 12, 2023

Residents sort for inclusion committee

THE CITY of Bendigo is looking for input from people who have a disability, or people who care for or work with someone with...

May 5, 2023

Public art policy goes on show

A draft public arty policy is being put to the public by the City of Greater Bendigo for feedback. The document centres around the themes...