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 14, 2020
A runner’s reminder, ‘you’re not alone’
IF you’ve ever cycled, jogged or walked a section of the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail, you’ll be familiar with the picturesque but challenging path. Ballarat runner,...
November 13, 2020
State to put out fire risks
FOREST Fire Management Victoria and the State’s Conservation Regulator are taking their fire safety initiatives up for spring. Officers will patrol camping and recreation locations...
November 12, 2020
State funds prepare early learners for school
FORTY-eight of the Ballarat region’s kindergartens and centres for early childhood will benefit from the State Government’s newly permanent Early Childhood School Readiness Funding. Bundles...
November 12, 2020
City adds to aqua fleet
A NEW City reed-cutter is in action, aiming to keep Lake Wendouree’s underwater growth controlled and ever-ready for sporting and community use. The aquatic plant...
November 11, 2020
Try-outs seek cricket stars of all abilities
NORTH Ballarat Cricket Club will enter a team into the upcoming Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association competition season. Currently working to put together an all-abilities...
November 10, 2020
Hive of activity for buzzing family beesiness
THE ‘save the bees’ movement inspired Molly and Trish Wellington to start beekeeping, and the hives on their Mannibadar property launched a super sweet...
November 9, 2020
Juniors to boost their bike skills
A FREE weekly cycling session in Victoria Park is set to skill-up juniors and develop their bike-riding confidence. Hosted by Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club on...
November 9, 2020
Community hub keeps buzzing along
WHEN Ballarat Group Training moved from Mount Pleasant to the former Ballarat Secondary College site on Barkly Street, they didn’t just find educational premises. With...
November 9, 2020
Third Soul Choir lifts off with Space Oddity
GROUND control to Ballarat’s vocalists... George and Geoffrey Williams are launching their latest Virtual Soul Choir Project, and it’s ready for lift off. For the...
November 7, 2020
Family squeezes a fresh OJ experience
BORN from ideas written on brown paper on the loungeroom floor, Gordon Juices is a dream realised for the Mirarchi family. A thriving, purpose-built orange...
November 5, 2020
Support centre opens doors to veterans
THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre will launch this month on Barkly Street as a one-stop shop for ex-servicepeople to access support and resources. Where needed,...
November 5, 2020
Youth-led programs recognised
THE Ballarat Youth Services team is celebrating, with three projects recognised in multiple statewide awards processes. BYS and the Centre of Multicultural Youth’s Girl Space...
November 5, 2020
Online start-up sees shoppers Suggest It
A NEW start-up is aiming to change the way Ballarat offers its local businesses feedback. Ben Wearne and Nick Clare launched online site Suggest It...
November 5, 2020
Striking and studying in South Carolina
BALLARAT Clarendon Old Collegian Lily Drury is studying at South Carolina’s Newberry College on a professional field hockey scholarship. The 18-year-old striker, set to play...
November 4, 2020
Puppy school back in the classroom
THE Ballarat Dog Obedience Club is back in operation at Victoria Park, educating owners and socialising dogs. Providing ethical, fun and respectful dog training with...
November 4, 2020
Carved prints share local landscapes’ beauty
PRINTMAKER Marie Mason discovered her artistic talent at age twenty-two. “I was having a holiday with my aunty and we went out with a little...
November 3, 2020
Access screening for Irlen Syndrome
IRLEN Ballarat’s certified screener, Christine Phillips is inviting residents to have a free ‘mini screening’ if they suspect they may have Irlen Syndrome. Approximately 15...
November 3, 2020
The bee queens of Dunnstown
TAKING a wholistic approach to ethical and sustainable beekeeping, boutique apiary, Enbom Honeys is Dunnstown’s sweetest small business. Mother and daughter beekeepers, Angela Enbom and...
November 2, 2020
Windfarm builder to answer questions
WESTWIND Energy will host their pop-up Golden Plains Wind Farm office at Rokewood Hall next Thursday, 5 November. Community engagement officer, Lyall Grey will be...
November 2, 2020
Annie’s pot plants pop with colour
PAINTING, propagating, and providing potted colour this spring, Buninyong artist Annie Ross is set to have a pop-up nursery stall beside Espresso Depot in...
November 2, 2020
Works of creative Collective to launch Art Space
ARTWORKS by members of the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective will be the first pieces exhibited in the City’s new creative venue, Art Space Ballarat. Set...
November 1, 2020
New café serves courage and a coffee
SOCIAL enterprise, A Pot of Courage has launched the city's first intercultural café at Barkly Square. Operated by migrant women of the Ballarat community, the...
October 31, 2020
The good oil – Eat Drink West
Robust flavours the fruits of Red Rock Olives’ labours TREES led to the life and passion project Rita Bikins and David Margetson enjoy together. [caption id="attachment_72310"...
October 31, 2020
Cosy feet come back to Clunes
CLUNES’ own hand-cranked, foot-hugging small business, The Odd Sockery, has moved to a new location. Located at 23 Fraser Street, Janine Wilson and Leanne Wills...
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