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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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August 22, 2019

Triathletes to Switzerland

EIGHT years ago, Rod Kilborn completed his first triathlon swim in boardshorts. Now, alongside fellow Ballarat man, Dale Coutts he’s ready for a slightly...

August 22, 2019

Forum on regional zero emissions

WANT to know the best current ways to decarbonise communities? A fresh sustainability strategy will answer questions. The Grampians Regional Roadmap to Zero Emissions, R2Z,...

August 22, 2019

Proposed Golden Plains Shire electoral structure in doubt

Ministerial push for single ward municipalities raises questions about future

GOLDEN Plains Shire Mayor, Cr Owen Sharkey has said the council is “surprised”...

August 17, 2019

Chicago in Ballarat with Curtain Call

CURTAIN Call Performing Arts Studios will stage the musical Chicago on 24 and 25 August at Gay Gough Theatre, Mount Clear. Director, Lindy Crowe-Procaccino said...

August 16, 2019

Riding for Rob

CYCLISTS Peter Kiel and Tavis Baker are set to ride six-hundred kilometres around the Learmonth area to raise awareness and funds for MND Victoria. Setting...

August 15, 2019

Caligari ambassador for Carols

PETER Caligari OAM has been named the ambassador of the new Ballarat Carols by Candlelight. As the long-time director of 3BA’s Christmas Appeal, Mr Caligari...

August 15, 2019

Athletes of the Year announced

RACEWALKER, Alanna Peart and cyclist, Graeme Frislie were named FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport’s Athletes of the Year last week. Eighteen-year-old Frislie was unable to...

August 15, 2019

National Science Week comes to Smythesdale

VICTORIA University’s Professor Science Troupe brought their explosive, interactive children’s science show, Bing Bang Boom to Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility last Monday night. Coordinator, Nick...

August 14, 2019

Strike a Pose

THE Gold Museum launched their new exhibition on Saturday, Pose, showcasing Ballarat’s photographic history and unique portraits. Inspired by the upcoming Ballarat International Foto Biennale,...

August 13, 2019

Healthier choices at BHS

BALLARAT Health Services has launched new healthy vending machines in line with the State government’s Healthy Choices guidelines. Awarded the BHS vending contract, Vendy is...

August 10, 2019

Life loving animals

KAREN Pohlner can’t remember her life without animal activism. “I’ve always been an animal lover, even as a child. I would always be bringing home...

August 9, 2019

Ballarat stars in pet-friendly TV program

BALLARAT will feature in the fourth series of Channel Ten’s pet-friendly travel show, Pooches at Play. During episode four screening Saturday, 10 August at 2pm,...

August 8, 2019

Community carols to continue at Christmas

BALLARAT Carols by Candlelight will continue uniting the community with song this Christmas at new home, the City Oval on Sunday, 22 December. Having been...

August 8, 2019

Workplace culture impresses intern

RUSSIAN graduate, Anastasiia Osmolovkaia spent July in Ballarat as part of Rotary internship program, ‘Watch and Learn and Do.’ Having studied Business at Irkutsk State...

August 8, 2019

Ribbon cut on new sports centre

THE twenty-four-million-dollar Ballarat Sports and Events Centre was opened on Sunday morning, catering to the next generation of athletes. With six courts, including one 3000...

August 8, 2019

FedUni TAFE benefits from State boost

THE State government will inject significant further funds into free TAFE across Victoria. Announcing the input of $11.7 million on Tuesday morning, the money will...

August 8, 2019

State invests in safer town entrances

THE State government is making gateway improvements to towns as part on an eight-million-dollar regional safety investment. Walkers, riders and drivers in towns across western...

August 8, 2019

Make connections at Teesdale Winter Market

TEESDALE Community Events will host their Winter Market this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. People area are encouraged to swing by the Teesdale Community Hall...

August 7, 2019

Celebrating our Common Ground

BACKSPACE Gallery’s new month-long exhibition, Common Ground is a celebration of Australia’s natural environment and an exploration of its relationship with people. It features the...

August 4, 2019

Discover career pathways at expo

THE annual Ballarat Careers Expo is on later this month, providing an opportunity to directly source information from university, TAFE and independent tertiary representatives...

August 1, 2019

Celebrate Children’s Day

BALLARAT is invited to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day this Sunday. From 11am to 3pm at Russell Square, Aboriginal and Torres...

August 1, 2019

Next round bound in public speaking comp

THE Ballarat district round of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition was held last week at St Patrick’s College. Aiming to enhance the oral communication...

August 1, 2019

Australia Day awards open

NOMINATIONS are now open for the City of Ballarat’s 2020 Australia Day Awards. The council encourages people to put forward the names of locals who...

July 31, 2019

Bundles arriving for Ballarat babies

THE State government’s first lot of baby bundles, designed to assist first-time parents, are now arriving with new mums and dads at both Ballarat...