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.
October 1, 2023
Big community in little cakes
MADELEINE Witham began to bake her small business a decade ago, and much like a good homemade cake, it has risen to be...
September 30, 2023
Bayside cycling at a snail’s pace!
A TRIO of Miners Rest cyclists are about to set out on their longest riding challenge. On 8 October, Kerryn Morcombe, Rodney Henwood and their...
September 30, 2023
Trees aim to boost river ecosystem
THE banks of the Yarrowee River near Napoleons have become greener, with the addition of one hundred more native trees. As part of a community...
September 30, 2023
Garden group gets donated tools
THE Friends of Ballarat East Gardens at Barkly Square received a shed’s worth of tools earlier this week. Donated by Bunnings Ballarat, the company’s activity...
September 29, 2023
30 marathons in 30 days
IF you’re a regular at Lake Wendouree, keep an eye out for runner Troy Brown in October. The teacher is undertaking 30 marathons in 30...
September 29, 2023
Peach’s run for positive mental health
AN inaugural fun run in memory of the late James ‘Peach’ Petrie will take off this spring. The teacher and sportsman’s family and friends are...
September 29, 2023
Fest funds to flow to local partners
SPRINGFEST is less than two months away, and Rotary Club of Ballarat members have announced the four community partners who are benefiting, and supporting,...
September 29, 2023
Teddy helps make hospital bearable
TEDDY bears across Ballarat are as healthy as ever following a special Grampians Health initiative led by medical students last week. More than 160 children,...
September 29, 2023
Young athletes smash it at Ken Kay
AUSTRALIA’S best young badminton players are serving and smashing in Ballarat this week as the Yonex Under-13/Under-17 National Team and Individual Championships take place...
September 27, 2023
Help bring festive cheer with a shoebox
OPERATION Christmas Child volunteers are accepting shoeboxes full of goodies until November. The packages will then be gifted to underprivileged children across the world during...
September 25, 2023
Rider cranks out kilometres for the kids
MOUNTAIN biker and road cyclist Matt Attiwill will be on two wheels for much of next month in support of children’s cancer research. For the...
September 25, 2023
Giving lunch hosts running great
AUSTRALIAN running great Cathy Freeman is coming to Ballarat in October to speak about her athletic career, and charity work. Known for her iconic performance...
September 24, 2023
Show spotlights all-abilities artists
VISUAL art by creatives within the Inclusive Arts Network is now on show as part of the organisation’s annual exhibition. Event coordinator Donald Harvey has...
September 24, 2023
Street Legal on stage in 80s style
ADELAIDE band Street Legal are bringing their indie-new wave rock sounds to Volta next month. The 18-month-old outfit’s singer Matt Hayward said his group is...
September 23, 2023
People power behind big battery idea
A COMMUNITY battery could be installed in Ballarat. City of Ballarat staff are part of a project to write an investment-ready business case to advocate...
September 23, 2023
Sports zone springing into action
TAKE your marks and get set for playful family fun as this year’s SpringFest sports zone will be packed with activities. Sponsored by Barry Plant...
September 22, 2023
Centenary flame burns in Ballarat
THE flame was lit for the local leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay on Tuesday morning. Thirty-two local torch bearers took part in the...
September 22, 2023
Training works on track at turf club
BALLARAT Turf Club is set to see upgrades to the inside grass track with the aim of creating a year-round racehorse training facility. Proposed works...
September 22, 2023
Shining soccer stars on the rise
THE stars of Ballarat and District Soccer Association have been celebrated at a recent best and fairest presentation. Ballarat North United Soccer Club won the...
September 22, 2023
Archers shooting for club growth
DID you know Ballarat is a key thread in the fabric of Australian archery history? Wendouree Archery Club is the longest continually running archery club...
September 21, 2023
Brunch time with the birds
EVER wanted to have a feed while admiring the flying or floating feathered wildlife around you? Leigh Catchment Group are hosting a Brunch with the...
September 21, 2023
Church garden fest to flower
ST Peter’s Anglican Church will be blooming this weekend as its mission group hosts its first garden festival. From 10am to 2pm this Saturday 23...
September 21, 2023
Night of burlesque a big teaser
A TASTER of the upcoming Australian Burlesque Festival is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute this weekend. A burlesque variety night, The Big Teaser, will...
September 19, 2023
BLOC buzzing to stage spelling bee
IT’S time to learn some big words and spell them out, as BLOC Music Theatre stages their latest musical comedy production at Mount Rowan...
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