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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.
August 6, 2025
Collaboration central to waterway strategy
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is renewing its Regional Waterway Strategy which will guide investment over the next decade. The new strategy will aim to...
July 31, 2025
Get involved in 2025 seniors fest
MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are looking for local groups or organisations to host activities for this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival. The annual program...
July 27, 2025
Free permits to ease drought pressures
MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are reminding residents they can apply for free permits to graze livestock along roadsides. Fees are being waived due to current...
July 25, 2025
Platypus planting day open to all
COMMUNITY members are invited to join Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group members at their annual platypus planting day. The event, held along the banks of the...
July 22, 2025
Drought recovery workshop to build resilience
A FREE workshop will aim to help farmers build resilience and adapt to drought conditions later this month. The one-day session will be held at...
July 22, 2025
School holiday fire safety reminder
BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...
July 22, 2025
Eligibility change allows more blood donations
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...
July 20, 2025
Sculptures raise the profile of platypus colony
A PADDLE of cardboard platypus sculptures has arrived at Lerderderg Library to celebrate the local colony. The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance was loaned the works...
July 15, 2025
Fish stocked for school holiday fun
AHEAD of this school holidays, about 35,000 trout have been released into Victorian lakes by the state government. The initiative aims to provide families with...
July 15, 2025
Community grant round opens soon
THE new round of Moorabool Shire Council Community Grants will open soon with drop-in sessions to help applicants prepare. Not-for-profit grassroots groups are encouraged to...
July 11, 2025
School celebrates $10 million upgrades
MORE than $10 million worth of upgrades to Darley Primary School have been completed ahead of schedule. The facility was modernised with a new administration...
July 11, 2025
Darley Park ready for play
A NEW accessible play space has been unveiled at Darley Park with play equipment, landscaping, footpaths, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. The previous playground,...
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