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

October 30, 2024

Basketball’s big names head to Ballarat

WOMEN'S National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit will be heading to Ballarat next month to play an in-season game at Selkirk Stadium. The round four...

October 29, 2024

Improving outcomes for stroke patients

GRAMPIANS Health researchers are looking to improve the outcomes for patients who experience an in-hospital stroke. An in-hospital stroke occurs once a patient is already...

October 28, 2024

Grants support local history

APPLICATIONS are open for the State Governments local history grants program which supports community groups to preserve and showcase records. The program has been running...

October 27, 2024

Milestone celebration for town’s reserve

THE Clarendon community has gathered to celebrate 150 years of their recreation reserve. At an event held last Saturday, community members reminisced on their lives...

October 24, 2024

Spooky fun for all

AN evening of spooky activities, costumes and trick or treating will be on offer at Mount Egerton Recreation Reserve this Saturday. Committee member Kathryn Long...

October 24, 2024

Celebrating Aussie comics

STAFF at Lerderderg Library are inviting the community to drop by and celebrate Aussie Comic Book Day. The event, to be held Saturday 16 November...

October 23, 2024

Moorabool talent shines at show

RESIDENTS of Moorabool Shire were among the winners of this year's Royal Melbourne Show art, craft and cookery competitions. Embroiderer Lynette Dehnert was awarded first...

October 22, 2024

Exercise to prepare staff for an emergency

MOORABOOL Shire Council Staff will take part in an emergency management session later this month to prepare for the upcoming fire season. The session, to...

October 22, 2024

Preparing for the pollen season

PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...

October 21, 2024

Feedback wanted for social media education program

THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...

October 21, 2024

Ballan students staying hydrated

BALLAN Primary School staff and students have celebrated the installation of a Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain just in time for National...

October 18, 2024

Feedback wanted on reserve’s future

MEMBERS of Friends of Paddock Creek are making progress towards their new vision for the Gordon Reserve. After receiving a State Government tiny towns grant...