About: Edwina Williams

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Edwina is a journalist at the Ballarat Times News Group, and Golden Plains Times, based in Ballarat. She is a passionate art lover and photographer, who enjoys capturing the colour and life of the city in her own time. Edwina has worked as a social media management contractor, and has had previous news experience with the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30, Victoria Votes for Channel 31, and Junction Journalism. Contact her at [email protected] Twitter - @edwinawilltweet Facebook - @edwinawilliamsjourno

Posts by: Edwina Williams

May 2, 2025

Show celebrates style, skill and lifelong learning of master potter

A RETROSPECTIVE exhibition of works by the late prolific Ballarat ceramicist Peter Pilven will open this weekend at Ross Creek Gallery. Curated by his daughter...

April 30, 2025

Meet Ballarat’s candidates for the federal election

THE 2025 Australian Federal Election, which will determine the makeup of Parliament and the leadership of the nation for the next three years, is...

April 29, 2025

Even a little more shade can make a world of difference

DEAR Editor, Local residents are lucky to have access to many great parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces. But without ample shade, these places not only become...

April 23, 2025

Marathon names disability and inclusion partner

DISABILITY support service eQuality Support will be the official Disability and Inclusion Partner of The Ballarat Marathon until 2027. Marathon event director Adam McNicol said...

April 23, 2025

Eureka Lodge members resume charity work

MEMBERS of the Eureka Lodge in Sebastopol are pleased to be getting back into supporting charities. The six regular attendees within the organisation meet every...

April 20, 2025

Vic Sport Awards recognise a Jolly good effort

BMX rider Josh Jolly has been named a finalist in the rebel Young Athlete of the Year category of the Victorian Sport Awards. In 2024,...

April 18, 2025

State boosts SovereignHill Hotel’s capacity

MINISTER for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos was at Sovereign Hill Hotel on Tuesday morning to announce the State Government is backing...

April 14, 2025

Candidates finalised for 2025 federal election

THE field contesting this year’s federal election has been set, with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) releasing the final list of candidates for the...

April 11, 2025

Labor pledges funds needed for survivors’ memorial

IF elected to Federal Government on 3 May, the Australian Labor Party will contribute $500,000 towards the Continuous Voices Memorial which is planned for...

April 9, 2025

Election ’25: What you need to know

THE starting gun has been fired on this year's federal election, with voters across Australia to go to the polls on May 3. Prime Minister...

April 4, 2025

Celebrating lives of greatness

BALLARAT'S Honour Roll of Great Women – who have made this community an even better place to live through their work or volunteering efforts...

March 28, 2025

Western level crossingsget upgrades

FIVE level crossings to Ballarat's west are to be upgraded under the Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund partnership between the State and Federal governments. Eight...

March 26, 2025

Donation highlights gardens’ trees of significance

SIGNIFICANT trees within the old Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens, now the Barkly Square Gardens, are being labelled thanks to support from members of...

March 21, 2025

Who will be the best in Ballarat business this year?

THE 2025 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards process officially launched last night, Thursday 20 March, at the Mining Exchange. The awards exist to...

March 18, 2025

Creswick neighbours visit food hub

CRESWICK Neighbourhood Centre led its first monthly bus trip to Foodbank's Ballarat Food Hub last week. The visit was part of CNC's Community Food Relief...

March 17, 2025

ELCs and charity partner for first aid training

JENNY'S Early Learning Centre staff and charity The Sisterhood Project have partnered to deliver first aid training for parents and carers in the Ballarat...

March 15, 2025

Y swim school offers adult classes

BROWN Hill's Y Learn and Swim school has introduced an eight-week swimming course for adults to its programming. The Evening Adult Swimming Classes are designed...

March 15, 2025

Life-changing theatre in the spotlight at IWD dinner

MEMBERS of the Soroptimist International Ballarat club and friends marked last week's International Women's Day with a dinner at The Grand. Seventy-five attendees heard from...

March 14, 2025

Western Highway upgrades get bi-partisan backing

THE Federal Labor Government has allocated $1.1 billion to Western Highway upgrades. Member for Ballarat and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government...

March 14, 2025

New-look Bridge Mall opens tomorrow

THE official opening of the Bridge Mall redevelopment will take place this Saturday 15 March from 11am with a ribbon-cutting, Wadawurrung Welcome to Country...

March 14, 2025

Exhibition on trax to help FECRI

THE current exhibition at Beaufort's Art Trax Gallery is supporting the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Centre. All proceeds from From the Porch, a showcase of...

March 9, 2025

Cyclists back WRISC on eve of milestone anniversary

SOCIAL bike riding group, the Ballarat Scenic Cyclists, have raised hundreds of dollars for agency WRISC Family Violence Support through their events and activities...

March 7, 2025

Deputy PM backs King campaign

MEMBER for Ballarat Catherine King will recontest her seat at the upcoming 2025 Federal election and officially launched her campaign last week with a...

March 7, 2025

New vehicle to improve fire brigade’s emergency response

COMMUNITY Bank Buninyong has provided thirty thousand dollars worth of funding to the Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade to replace their ageing Forward Command Vehicle. FCVs...