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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June 21, 2025

Young athletes gather at open day

LITTLE athletes from around the region joined Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre in enjoying fun and fitness on Saturday. The cross country open day was...

June 20, 2025

Local writers recognised

SOME of the region's best storytellers have been celebrated at this year's Moorabool Writers' Awards. More than 150 community members celebrated the Peter Carey Short...

June 19, 2025

Ceremonies welcome new citizens

MOORABOOL Shire welcomed thirty-two adults and seven children as citizens of Australia at two ceremonies held on Tuesday. The events were hosted by mayor Cr...

June 17, 2025

Be aware of above average bushfire risk this winter

EMERGENCY Management Victoria is warning there will be an above average bushfire risk for large parts of Victoria this winter. The Australian seasonal bushfire outlook...

June 15, 2025

Art awards highlight young talent

THE Moorabool Shire Youth Art Awards are returning for another year to allow artists aged 11 to 25 to showcase their creativity. The event will...

June 14, 2025

Talk to explore the journey from paddock to plate

KATE Sharkey from Boundary Fence Tours will be sharing a behind the scenes look at a working farm at next month's BaccChat. Held on Saturday...

June 13, 2025

CFA brigades call out for people power

COUNTRY Fire Authority brigades in Gordon, Millbrook, Mount Egerton and Wallace are asking residents to consider joining the volunteer organisation. The brigades are looking to...

June 11, 2025

L2P Program reaches million-hour milestone

THE State Government’s L2P Program has reached one million hours of helping young people learn to drive. The program, which has operated since 2009, matches...

June 9, 2025

Emergency responder honoured

BACCHUS Marsh’s Wayne Barnes has been awarded an Emergency Services Medal in the King's Birthday Honours for his distinguished service with the Victoria State...

June 8, 2025

Tourism conference to foster collaboration

TOURISM, hospitality and accommodation industry leaders, operators and changemakers will come together later this month at a conference facilitated by Tourism Midwest Victoria and...

June 7, 2025

Unicorn magic returns to castle

KRYAL Castle's Unicorn Festival returns this King's Birthday long weekend with fantasy themed entertainment and magical creatures roaming the grounds. Attendees can meet a unicorn...

May 31, 2025

Funding assists school with future planning

BACCHUS Marsh College will share $10 million of funding with 20 schools around the state to plan for future capital upgrades and expansions. The announcement...