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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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July 28, 2023

School buses for western suburbs

THREE new school buses are set to serve students living in Lucas and Cardigan Village from this term. Two more direct buses to and from...

July 28, 2023

Spotlight shines on backstage star

STALWART of the local theatre community Cathy Heenan has been honoured for her long-time dedication to the city’s performing arts scene. Ms Heenan has received...

July 28, 2023

Rookie Cup coming to Black Hill

THE first round of the 2023 Joyride Rookie Cup Victoria will be hosted by Club MUD at Black Hill Reserve on the first weekend...

July 28, 2023

Local friends win state eventing award

FRIENDS of Ballarat Eventing were honoured at the recent Equestrian Victoria Awards, named Affiliate of the Year for eventing. The not-for-profit’s committee organised the successful...

July 27, 2023

Tree planting on the plain

GUMS, grasses, and wattles will be the focus of National Tree Day activities at Yaramlok Plain this Sunday. Napoleons-Enfield Landcare members, including Jenny Ryle, will...

July 26, 2023

Popular comic returns to the BMI

AS he gets older, Daniel Connell is coming to terms with the fact that his body is always feeling a little bit sore somewhere. This...

July 24, 2023

Youth fund backs uni scholars

CRESWICK-based education charity Youthrive Victoria is encouraging young people to apply for their 2024 university scholarships. Any current year 12 student from a regional or...

July 24, 2023

Inside look at footy players’ lives

FOOTY fever is set to hit Sebastopol in the coming weeks as high-profile Aussie rules personalities visit to share their stories. The Sebastopol Bowling Club...

July 23, 2023

Choral fest returns to mark 25 years

THE vocal sounds of the Ballarat Choral Festival are returning to St Patrick’s Cathedral this month. After a four-year hiatus, the event will mark its...

July 22, 2023

Time called on service with a smile

FOR fifty years, Phil Davis served the Ballarat community with oil on his hands and a smile on his dial. He began his career aged...

July 22, 2023

Supermarket grant backs the Bulldogs

ALL-abilities netball club the Ballarat Bulldogs have been awarded a grant to support their operations. The group has received an $8000 Woolworths Pick Fresh Play...

July 21, 2023

Winning ideas for a better world

THE best innovative, problem-solving concepts of the third annual Ballarat’s Best Ideas competition have been announced. Crowdsourced from community members via the digital suggestion box...

July 21, 2023

New regional tourism body chair appointed

THE region has a new peak tourism body with the announcement that Tourism Midwest Victoria will seek to increase the number of visitors to...

July 21, 2023

Doubles partnership a hit on court

YOUNG tennis star Jarrod Joyce is smashing his way through a string of International Tennis Federation tournaments. The 17-year-old Damascus College year 11 student won...

July 18, 2023

Spies and silliness in school play

COMEDY and mystery are set to blend as Ballarat High School’s performing arts students stage the play The 39 Steps this month. Forty-six young people...

July 17, 2023

Big market to warm winter night

RUG up and walk through a winter wonderland at Barkly Square next Friday evening. For those that love local shopping, but not necessarily the cold...

July 17, 2023

Olive grove gets green tick

MOUNT Egerton olive grove, Manna Hill Estate, has been named Australia’s first certified regenerative farm by international non-profit A Greener World. The small, 2500-tree country...

July 16, 2023

A re-birth for ghostly figures

WHEN abstract artist Tomas Lineker first began selling his work in recent years, his first customer was ceramicist Ruby Pilven. “I ended up doing a...

July 16, 2023

Vintage moments inspire new works

A NEW exhibition at Solders Hill’s Old Butcher’s Shop Gallery is drawing visitors into little vignettes of the past. Visual artist Petra Rodgers is showcasing...

July 15, 2023

A taste of the bush in town

WHEN the landlords of the former Saltbush Kitchen shop in Buninyong sold the space, business owner Brigid Corcoran had to relocate, but she chose...

July 15, 2023

Girl Guides celebrate a century

THE leaders and members of Fourth Ballarat Girl Guides are marking one hundred years of learning, growing, fun, and friendship. The group is the longest-running...

July 14, 2023

Centre aims for speedier parcels

A NEW parcel delivery centre has opened in Delacombe to cater to ongoing population growth across the city, and particularly in Ballarat’s west. Australia Post...

July 14, 2023

Koala campaign for conservation

A NEW conservation-focused fundraiser is being led by staff at Ballarat Wildlife Park. Home to the biggest colony of koalas in captivity in the state,...

July 14, 2023

Eagles fly into silver medal spot

TEN young Ballarat hockey players became silver medallists over the school holidays. As members of the under 14 South West Country Eagles team, the boys...

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