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.
August 8, 2023
Groups weigh in on big pig problem
AFTER Durdidwarrah residents raised concerns about destructive feral pigs in the Golden Plains Shire’s north-east last month, community stakeholders have shared their position on...
August 7, 2023
Awards to mark youthful achievers
YOUNG people are set to sparkle and shine on stage at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts next Friday night during the City of...
August 7, 2023
BGT adds housing to social services
AS part of a broad approach to client wellbeing, BGT Jobs and Training recently launched an affordable accommodation arm to their range of community...
August 6, 2023
Artist rapt as blanket contests prize
TEXTILE artist Debbie Weston has been named a finalist in the National Capital Art Prize’s sustainability category for her work Soft Plastic Blanket. The artwork...
August 5, 2023
Memorial bench honours nurse
A PLAQUE in memory of a Ballarat nurse who was killed while serving in Indonesia during World War Two was unveiled along Wendouree Parade...
August 5, 2023
Grants to power grassroots projects
ONE hundred thousand dollars was shared amongst local not-for-profit organisations last week as the Ballarat Foundation announced their successful 2023 grants recipients. Nine groups were...
August 4, 2023
Recycling machine roll-out begins
AHEAD of the November launch of Victoria’s container deposit scheme, the state’s first reverse vending machine has been installed in the carpark of Buninyong’s...
August 4, 2023
Town gets top tourism crown
THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council Has crowned Ballarat the state’s Top Tourism Town. Judges and a public vote decided the city would be receive the...
August 4, 2023
New toys for early learners
KINDERGARTENS across the region will become even more playful after receiving a five-thousand-dollar grant to cover the cost of new toys and equipment. The play-based...
August 4, 2023
Pool star pockets world title
SEVENTEEN-year-old Toby Clack has won the World Eightball Pool Federation under-18 World Championship. Within a tournament of 40 people in Morocco, the former St Patrick’s...
August 4, 2023
Polo player makes a state splash
THE city’s water polo scene may still be small, but it’s creating pathways for young players to succeed. Ballarat Water Polo athlete, 14-year-old Eleanor Justin,...
August 4, 2023
Crowe flying on athletics track
ROSS Creek sprinter Grace Crowe is speeding towards an elite athletic career. In the 2022 to 2023 season the 14-year-old POD Squad runner has won...
August 3, 2023
Orchestral sounds to support health service
VICTORIAN Concert Orchestra is set to perform at Cave Hill Creek to benefit Beaufort Skipton Health Service. The 40-piece touring ensemble’s fundraising concert will be...
August 1, 2023
Blanket-makers are business heroes
OUT of five thousand national applicants, Australia Post has named Lexton’s Leroy Mac Designs a 2023 Local Business Hero. The family business led by fourth...
August 1, 2023
Pig issue puts people in the mud
CONCERNS have been raised about the prevalence of feral pigs within Golden Plains Shire, and some residents are seeking to find a solution. Durdidwarrah resident...
July 31, 2023
Support to find your style
PEOPLE who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community are being invited to take part in free styling workshops at the Cafs Thread Together...
July 30, 2023
Strokes of youthful joy on canvas
PAINTINGS by art students of the Sturt Street Gallery are the focus of the latest exhibition at the Mercure Hotel. One hundred and twenty works...
July 28, 2023
Rates rise as property prices boom
RATES notices are expected to arrive in household letterboxes or digital inboxes across the City of Ballarat in the coming weeks. Mayor Cr Des Hudson...
July 28, 2023
Enviro group to host cultural talk
AS part of environmental organisation Leigh Catchment Group’s Connecting to Country project, a cultural heritage talk is set for Buninyong Community House. Wadawurrung woman and...
July 28, 2023
The long journey to freedom
AFTER eleven years of living in Australia without a permanent visa, employment, or access to the Medicare system, a local Sri Lankan refugee and...
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...
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