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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November 6, 2025

GBAC discusses region’s growth

THE Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, or GBAC, have met with Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny to discuss priorities for the region. Mayors and chief...

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 31, 2025

Indoor pool design begins at MARC

THE design process for the indoor pool project at the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) has begun. Moorabool Shire Council received $10 million from...

October 24, 2025

Shire seeks volunteers for hall committee

MOORABOOL Shire Council is looking for community-minded people to join the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall advisory committee. The volunteer committee advises and supports the municipality...

October 23, 2025

All invited to head back to Steiglitz

THIS Sunday 26 October, the Back to Steiglitz Reunion will be held for the first time since 2023. A range of attractions and activities...

October 22, 2025

Dry July generosity supports wellness centre

COMMUNITY fundraising through the Dry July initiative will cover more than one-third of the Grampians Health Cancer Wellness Centre's annual operating costs. The Wellness Warriors...

October 21, 2025

Creative festival seeks steering committee

EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for community members who would like to join the Hide and Seek Festival steering group. Moorabool Shire Council is looking...

October 20, 2025

Gordon Ukestra joins state celebration

GORDON Ukestra members have joined ukulele players of all ages from around the state to share the joy of music. Held at Federation Square on...

October 19, 2025

Are you satisfied with Central Highlands Water?

CENTRAL Highlands Water's customers are being asked to provide feedback about their experiences. The annual customer satisfaction survey is open until Wednesday 22 October and...

October 18, 2025

Five Bacchus Marsh little athletes selected for state squad

FIVE Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre athletes have qualified for this season's Victorian junior development squad. Alexis Farrell, Emilia Ibrahim, Evelyn Grant, Nyah Halfhide and...

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...