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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May 15, 2025

Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne

THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...

May 14, 2025

Australian-first program reaches baby milestone

MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...

May 13, 2025

Explore Wadawurrung history, culture

JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...

May 10, 2025

Community barbecue celebrates volunteers

MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are celebrating Volunteer Week later this month and they are inviting the community to join them. National Volunteer Week runs from...

May 9, 2025

Community invited to acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day

MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are inviting the community to join them at the Ballan Council Office to acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day. IDAHOBIT is held annually on...

May 9, 2025

Expert to share history of the Bacchus Marsh military

MILITARY historian Neil Leckie will be at Lerderdeg Library later this month to discuss the history of the Bacchus Marsh 'Army' from 1858 to...

May 6, 2025

Film festival returns

THIS month sees the Buninyong Film Festival return for the 31st time to showcase an array of arthouse films. This year's festival will include a...

May 4, 2025

Have your say about new customer strategy

MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are creating a new customer experience strategy and are seeking the public's feedback. The strategy aims to guide the organisation in...

May 1, 2025

Cross-country season begins

YOUNG athletes looking to stay fit throughout winter are invited to join Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre for the cross-country season. The season begins Saturday...

May 1, 2025

Libs pledge money for Blackwood memorial

LIBERAL candidate for Hawke Simmone Cottom has pledged $125,000 for the Blackwood War Memorial if a Coalition government is elected at this weekend's election. The...

April 30, 2025

Artists invited to learn from experts

MOORABOOL Shire Council is inviting local artists to join a free session with creative industry experts. The interactive talk will be held at Ballan Neighbourhood...

April 29, 2025

Family support service celebrates 12 months

GRAMPIANS Early Parenting Centre staff and families have celebrated one year of providing specialist family support. The facility provides support for parents with sleep and...