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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

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February 16, 2024

A Jolly good show on the track

SEVENTEEN-year-old Josh Jolly is leaving his tyre marks on the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Cup. Jolly completed rounds one and two in Rotorua, New...

February 16, 2024

Pounce into hockey with Bobcats

YOUNG people looking for a new sport to try are invited to have a go at hockey at Russell Square. Bobcats Hockey Club are running...

February 16, 2024

Scholarships to help athletes perform

THE Federation University WestVic Academy of Sport has launched a new scholarship fund. The aim of the initiative is to assist young high-performing athletes, and...

February 15, 2024

Unledded gig to fuel Zeppelin fans

A MUSICAL celebration of, and tribute to, the songs of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant is set to fill the Wendouree Centre...

February 15, 2024

Scottish-French sounds over a whiskey

A BLEND of multicultural European folk music will liven Kilderkin Distillery this weekend and have visitors on their feet. The Auld Alliance, a Scottish-French folk...

February 13, 2024

Sponsors sought to empower survivors

DO you run a business and want to help women and children in the Ballarat community who are escaping and recovering from domestic violence? The Empowering...

February 13, 2024

River runs, ducks race

THE broader Shelford community has a quacker of a day in store later this month when the town’s big fundraiser for the local cricket...

February 12, 2024

Help to shape region’s arts culture

FIRST taking place in 1891, the Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod may still be a few years away from its next major milestone. However 2024...

February 11, 2024

Fest for all colours of the rainbow

A BIANNUAL LGBTIQA+ arts and culture festival is returning this season with the theme of empowerment. Summer Frolic is set for Thursday 22 to Sunday...

February 11, 2024

Story continues with second novel

NOT long after Heather Whitford Roche released her first historical fiction novel, Finding Eliza in 2018, lots of her readers wanted to know, ‘what...

February 10, 2024

Great women to be celebrated

BALLARAT is home to many people working and volunteering with an aim of making their community a better place to live. As part of acknowledging...

February 9, 2024

Plan to pave new pathways

THE state of, or lack of footpaths across Ballarat is a topic more often hot than not. As a way of dealing with the issue...

February 9, 2024

Service staff named top solvers

CITY of Ballarat customer service staff have been acknowledged at the Snap Send Solve 2023 Solver of the Year Awards. Snap Send Solve is a...

February 9, 2024

Silver medallists net world qualification

YOUNG athletes have put Futsal Ballarat on the world map, with success at the recent 2024 Gold Coast International Futsal Cup. The club’s under 10...

February 9, 2024

Guard leaves Brisbane for Ballarat

A CAPITAL city basketballer is shifting to a regional centre for the 2024 NBL1 South Season. Former Brisbane Capitals guard Nicholas Stoddart has signed on...

February 8, 2024

Fresh take on controversial play

OPEN-air Shakespearean storytelling returns to the Buninyong Botanic Gardens this summer. A cast of 27 Bard in Buninyong players of all ages are to perform...

February 8, 2024

Sporting hub set for Mount Xavier

AS the Sisters of Mercy Ballarat East prepare to sell the land they own on Mount Xavier, their tenant of more than 70 years,...

February 7, 2024

Expo energetic about smart living

THIS year marks the tenth anniversary edition of the Smart Living Expo at Royal Park in Buninyong. At a time when there’s claims of corporate...

February 7, 2024

Bringing the bohemian to Ballan

AN inaugural event coming to Ballan in mid-February is offering a chance for women to give back to themselves. About 750 people are expected at...

February 5, 2024

Tips for tradies at network brekky

TRADESPEOPLE seeking up-to-date information on industry changes and legislation, and to connect with likeminded colleagues, are invited to a drive-through breakfast. Hosted by Commerce Ballarat...

February 5, 2024

Uni and CSIRO fuel tractor research

THE Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is working with researchers at Federation University on a new agricultural emissions project. In collaboration with Foton Mobility,...

February 5, 2024

Volunteering that bears fruit

WITH the region’s fruit trees bearing the goods, not-for-profit The Hidden Orchard needs some volunteer help. As this year’s 2024 fruit season is underway, president...

February 5, 2024

Connection and respite for carers

AN event to support foster caring families and children was recently hosted by welfare agency Cafs at accommodation and outdoor recreation venue Cave Hill...

February 4, 2024

Etching a journey of the heart

FOLLOW the path printmaker Hyunju Kim has taken throughout her artistic career with a visit to her next solo exhibition. Kim said Heart’s Journey, to...