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

December 10, 2024

Artists to sell handcrafted Christmas gifts

DISCOVER carefully crafted gifts at BMAC's Christmas shop at Lerderderg Library. The organisation which supports local creatives will be selling gifts handmade by artists on...

December 7, 2024

Community funding for Little Aths

BACCHUS Marsh Little Athletics Centre has received a grant from Community Bank Bacchus Marsh that will help the organisation purchase new equipment. Centre president Sandra...

December 6, 2024

Parkrun founder’s milestone event

LAST Saturday, founder of Peppertree parkrun Adrian Hillyer celebrated two hundred and fifty runs with the group. After first taking part in parkrun events in...

December 5, 2024

Top tourist attractions recognised

MOORABOOL'S own Kryal Castle shone brightly at the Victorian Tourism Awards alongside other businesses from the Ballarat region. The attraction won second prize in the...

December 2, 2024

Create unique Christmas gifts

MOORABOOL Shire Council is inviting the community to create Christmas gifts at local libraries this month. Sessions held at Ballan Library on Saturday 7 December...

November 29, 2024

Pilot program powers up

A STATE Government pilot program will allow Ballan residents to switch to energy efficient electric heat pump hot water systems through a State Electricity...

November 27, 2024

CFA warns about heightened harvester fire risk

THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires. Farmers are being urged to take steps to reduce the...

November 27, 2024

Christmas joy at the library

EXPERIENCE festive magic at the Bacchus Marsh Village Green with a special Christmas story time next month. The event, to be held Thursday 19 December...

November 24, 2024

Awards to honour young leaders

IT is nearly time to celebrate Moorabool's young people at the annual youth awards. The awards celebrate the talents, achievements, and dedication of young individuals...

November 22, 2024

Little athletes win gold at relay carnival

MEMBERS of Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre have returned from the region relay carnival held in Werribee last Saturday. The centre had 65 athletes involved...

November 20, 2024

Powercor offers tree tips

POWERCOR staff are reminding Victorians to select the right type of tree and location for planting to protect the electricity network. Plants which grow too...

November 16, 2024

Exhibition uncovers hidden creations

AS part of Moorabool Shire's Hide and Seek Festival, Bacchus Marsh Arts Community, or BMAC, displayed a collection of original works at Bacchus Marsh...