Miriam Litwin

Melbourne

Journalist at Golden Plains Times

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Satisfaction score below average – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs - Golden Plains Times

4 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

GOLDEN Plains Shire’s satisfaction survey result has declined since 2024, with a score of 41 compared to 42 last year. This is below the state average of 53 and the average for large rural Local Government areas of 50. The results of the community satisfaction survey, which is conducted annually by JWS Research, were noted by councillors at Tuesday’s meeting.
Miners home games relocated

4 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

CONTINUED roof leaks at Selkirk Stadium have forced the relocation of all remaining home games in the NBL1 South season to the Buxton Minderdome. The move will affect five home games as well as any finals matches. The Buxton Minerdome has reduced seating capacity and current members will be given priority access for tickets. The broader community is encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as tickets are expected to sell out.
Nourishment nooks supporting students

4 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

NOURISHMENT Nooks across Federation University’s campuses are providing relief to students who face cost of living pressures. The facilities offer free food, hygiene products and access to professional second-hand clothing through the Styled for Success program. More than 350 students use the service each month across the Mount Helen, Camp Street, Gippsland, Berwick and Melbourne CBD campuses. Mount Helen has had the greatest uptake.
Small steps to protect waterways

6 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority staff are encouraging residents to protect local waterways like the Yarrowee, Leigh, Moorabool and Barwon rivers by undertaking six actions. Community members are asked to rethink plastic by refusing, reusing and recycling, to become citizen scientists as estuary watch volunteers, to join the River Detectives program, or to join a grassroots group within the region’s local Landcare networks.
Plan to guide Smythesdale reserve's development

6 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

WORK towards the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Master Plan is progressing and community members are invited to provide feedback on the draft document. The draft was created following community consultation undertaken earlier this year with user groups and tenant clubs. The document considers the long-term development goals of tenant clubs, community groups and residents. Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said he encourages residents to respond to the draft master plan.
Glowing tram back on track

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

BALLARAT’S night tram will be returning to the tracks as part of the city’s Winter Festival, glowing through the Botanical Gardens precinct. Attendees can take a ride on the colourfully lit tram, explore the Ballarat Tramway Museum after dark and enjoy a hot chocolate as part of the tram ride ticket.
Market to showcase small businesses

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

INDEPENDENT designers, artists and creators will gather at the Mining Exchange next month to celebrate small business and ethical trading. The Design Exchange Market includes more than 60 designers and performances from local musicians. This will be the 16th year of the initiative in Ballarat. “I am really blessed, and I feel grateful that Ballarat has supported the Design Exchange,” founder Lyndelle Flintoft said.
Warm up with Winter Fest

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

BALLARAT Winter Festival is returning, with the addition of a Spiegeltent offering a program of entertainment throughout July. It will be located opposite the ice-skating rink at the intersection of Sturt and Armstrong streets and be named Ukiyo which is the Japanese word for floating world. Sturt Street will remain open; however, the central Armstrong Street intersection will be closed. The tent will stand at 7.5 metres high and seat 200 people with multiple daily shows for all ages.
Young speakers leave lasting legacy

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

SOME of the region’s best public speakers have gathered at Legacy House, Ballarat to take part in the annual Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition. The event was held last week and included students from Mount Clear College, Damascus College, Loreto College, Ballarat Grammar, St Patrick’s College and Phoenix P-12 Community College.
Young athletes gather at open day

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Miriam Litwin

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 held at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong and was open to all registered athletes from Victorian centres. It saw 137 young athletes compete from clubs across Victoria including Ballarat, Buninyong, Camberwell Malvern, Gisborne, Horsham, Knox, Melton City, Werribee, Williamstown and Bacchus Marsh.