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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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April 8, 2023

Collective pools support for DV services

A DECADE ago, Kylie Johanson and her two-year-old child fled their home, survivors of domestic violence. Although she had developed the courage to leave, Ms...

April 8, 2023

Statue of war doctor to be unveiled

REGIONAL Arts Victoria’s Women’s Public Art Program will bear fruit at Linton within the next two weeks. A bronze sculpture of Linton-born Dr Vera Scantebury...

April 6, 2023

Cycling relay for good health

A NUMBER of Ballarat cyclists tackled the Murray to Moyne relay last weekend, riding five hundred and twenty kilometres in just over twenty-four hours...

April 5, 2023

Shed’s garden needs a green-thumb

DO you have an interest in horticulture, some spare time, and a desire to help the community? The Linton Men’s Shed are seeking a volunteer...

April 2, 2023

Students bring classical score to life

JANE Austen’s Persuasion is being adapted into a podcast by Ballarat National Theatre, but the 13-episode production will feature artists beyond BNT’s voice actors. In...

April 1, 2023

Freshly-baked cafe for Barkly Square

IT’S the heart of a community hub, and it’s entering a new, delicious era. Following last week’s closure of social enterprise A Pot of Courage,...

April 1, 2023

How to fill the volunteer gap

THROUGHOUT pandemic lockdowns, many, if not most, volunteer programs in Ballarat were shut down, from hospitals to schools to sports clubs. “The impact of that...

April 1, 2023

Brigade’s juniors on fire at states

NAPOLEONS-Enfield Fire Brigade has a bright future ahead, with many enthusiastic and talented young people involved in their junior program. Sixteen of them competed within...

April 1, 2023

New lead for hospital works

A CHIEF redevelopment and infrastructure officer has been appointed at Grampians Health. A site engineer, and construction industry professional of 25 years, Veronica Furnier-Tosco is...

March 31, 2023

Community shines at harmony awards

AS part of Harmony Fest, Ballarat’s Intercultural Recognition Awards were held last week to highlight and celebrate the City’s diversity. The main individuals honoured were...

March 31, 2023

The landscape and the Lindsays

ALTHOUGH Creswick will be pumping with live music this weekend, there are other programmed events on offer to engage curious explorers and visual art-lovers. An...

March 31, 2023

Singing, dancing in the street

CRESFEST’S committee and volunteers are welcoming the world to Creswick this weekend as the second annual festival of live music and dancing kicks off...

March 31, 2023

Local and global talent to shine

DID you know that Britain’s longest lasting female musical duo are coming to Creswick? As part of their 14th Australian visit, While and Matthews are...

March 31, 2023

Local and global talent to shine

DID you know that Britain’s longest lasting female musical duo are coming to Creswick? As part of their 14th Australian visit, While and Matthews are...

March 31, 2023

Dinner confirms some of Ballarat’s greatest

THE Zonta Club of Ballarat formally inducted four people onto their Ballarat’s Great Women honour roll at a presentation dinner last week. LOUD Fence founder...

March 31, 2023

Wins for the Warriors at states

BALLARAT North’s Southern Warriors Martial Arts club made an impact at the annual Shinkyokushin Victorian State Championships in Footscray last weekend. Sixteen competitors, from juniors...

March 30, 2023

Teatime for pupils’ play space

IT’S time for tea in support of Invermay Primary School. A high tea will be held at Invermay Bowls Club on Sunday, 2 April at...

March 27, 2023

Passing the baton of positivity

AFTER a childhood full of trauma, Bill Sutcliffe didn’t believe in himself until others made a point of seeing his potential. Sutcliffe was only a...

March 27, 2023

Kinder for Napoleons school site

MORNINGS and afternoons will soon become much simpler for many Napoleons Primary School families without the need to tackle drop-offs and pick-ups at multiple...

March 25, 2023

More to gardens than the manicured

IMAGINE a botanic garden. Are you picturing a manicured green space in your mind? Botanical and biodiversity experts are encouraging the community to think outside...

March 24, 2023

Rotarian reflects on 55 years of service

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat has recognised the exceptional commitment of a long-time member. Graeme Eyres has given 55 years of continuous service to the...

March 24, 2023

Masters’ tourney a home run for city

THE 2023 Victorian Masters Baseball Carnival is being held in Ballarat with the first pitch to be thrown this morning, Friday, 24 March. Between 450...

March 24, 2023

Guard brings experience to Miners

A BALLARAT Miners stalwart will play her sixteenth season with the club from next month. A 181-centimetre-tall guard, Kristy Rinaldi has re-signed with the women’s...

March 24, 2023

Charity 7s all about GROWth

RUGBY players from across the state and country will descend on Delacombe this weekend. Ballarat Highlanders Rugby Club are hosting their second Charity Sevens Tournament...