About: Edwina Williams
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- Edwina Williams is the Times News Group's Northern Victoria editor covering the Ballarat Times News Group, Golden Plains Times, Moorabool News, Bendigo Times, and McIvor Times.
November 30, 2020
Video series voices musicians’ stories
STALWART of the Ballarat music scene, Kevin Hayes has started his own YouTube series to chat to local performing artists and share their experiences. The...
November 29, 2020
Victoria’s most sustainable snacks, bar none
THE products you purchase at the shops may be wrapped in compostable packaging, but as Ellen Burns learnt, leftover rubbish is often not home-compostable. She...
November 29, 2020
Call-out to first responders
A CHARITY supporting paid emergency services personnel are reminding local front-line workers to seek help if they are experiencing mental ill-health or post-traumatic stress...
November 28, 2020
150 years of practical, hands-on education
IN 1869, Ballarat’s industrious community was finding it harder to mine for gold than they had before. Miners were travelling further into the earth, skilfully...
November 28, 2020
Local voice for state rowing board
WENDOUREE Ballarat Rowing Club captain, Alicia Ivory has been elected to the board of Rowing Victoria, the state’s peak organisation for the sport. Nominated by...
November 27, 2020
Women in business Shine at awards
PLATE Up Ballarat director, Kate Davis and Leroy Mac Designs’ Rebecca McErvale were both recently celebrated at the Shine Awards, putting women of rural...
November 26, 2020
Massive money surprises Specialist School
THE Ballarat Specialist School is celebrating a huge State funding surprise received last Thursday morning which will set their big plans for the future...
November 26, 2020
Fitness sector says, ‘gyms are safe’
GYM operators are calling for COVID-19 restrictions to ease to further support their clients and sustain their businesses. Genesis Health & Fitness club owner Mel...
November 26, 2020
Top junior golfers to play state comp
BALLARAT District Golf has a team of fourteen local athletes prepared to play in the Golf Australia – 2020 Victorian Junior Country Regions competition...
November 25, 2020
Virtual run on home straight
THE Ballarat Foundation’s alternative 2020 Run for A Cause will conclude at the end of the November, raising funds for the Ballarat Reads program...
November 25, 2020
Mega sale boosts Cafs’ services
CAFS’ Mitchell Park warehouse will host a big clearance sale this weekend to rehome preloved goods and financially support service operations. Items available include men’s,...
November 24, 2020
Life skills learned as Garden grows
ACTION has started at Golden Plains’ own MCG; the Meredith Community Garden, beside the town’s Interpretive Centre. Set to be full of garden beds, flowers,...
November 24, 2020
Honour boards mark Shire’s service history
THERE are many century-old World War One honour boards across the Ballarat and Geelong region, recognising servicepeople from small communities. In recent years, the Geelong...
November 23, 2020
Postcard project brightens up Brown Hill
DESCRIBED by its creator as a “rainbow project,” Brown Hill’s meet-a-neighbour postcard initiative is spreading love and friendliness around the suburb and beyond. A project...
November 23, 2020
Shows and site reach out to art lovers
ALTHOUGH their Community Arts Trail wasn’t held in 2020, Golden Plains Arts Inc’s has thought innovatively to share their work with the community, whether...
November 22, 2020
Parke’s pics part of Gallery reopen
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat has opened its doors to visitors again, showing old, new and extended pre-existing exhibitions. Director Louise Tegart said Trent Parke’s...
November 21, 2020
Cider, Daylesford style – Eat Drink West
CLARE Mackie grew up in England on what she calls, “cider country.”
The Mackies...
November 21, 2020
Stitching together award success
INTERKNIT is a finalist in the Innovator of the Year category of the MyBusiness Awards. Being judged on their efforts within the last financial year,...
November 20, 2020
Skills and smiles for all-abilities squad
LAST Sunday North Ballarat Cricket Club hosted try-outs for their all-abilities cricket team which is set to play division one of the Melbourne All-Abilities...
November 19, 2020
Celebrate the Cup on your own turf
ALTHOUGH the Sportsbet Ballarat Cup will run without spectators this year, the Ballarat Turf Club predicts trainers, horses and jockeys will put on an...
November 19, 2020
Upstart jumpstarts young business ideas
A REMOTE showcase event celebrating the entrepreneurial and enterprising young people in 2020’s Upstart Challenge was held last week. Loreto College year 10, Beth Wright...
November 19, 2020
Young riders Rushing back to BMX
BALLARAT Sebastopol Rush BMX Club events have returned for riders under 18 at their Marty Busch Reserve track. President, Rob Pompe said COVID-compliant training and...
November 18, 2020
Make a mark to raise your voice
BALLARAT Youth Council is encouraging young people to raise their voice through art, and generate awareness of sexism, gender inequality and women’s safety issues...
November 18, 2020
Two visitors daily for BHS patients
VISITATION rules have changed at all of Ballarat Health Services’ facilities in response to the State’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions. General ward patients at the...
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