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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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

January 7, 2023

Aussie culture from artist’s brush

ARTIST Tim Vagg’s Cultureghosts, which is on in the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Backspace, is seeking to re-frame the role of the typical Aussie...

January 7, 2023

Advocate aims to lessen building stress

BUILDING a home or a commercial space can be a challenging process for a property owner. But one local construction professional is using his 30-plus...

January 6, 2023

Health service gives life governor awards

DEDICATED Grampians Health volunteers and donors were celebrated by the health service’s board last month, receiving inaugural Life Governor Awards. Barry Nixon, Bernadette O’Loughlin, Patricia...

January 6, 2023

Check before you hit the road, says CFA chief

CFA leaders are encouraging people to ensure they are aware of any fire warnings before they get in the car to travel this summer. CFA...

January 4, 2023

City to host national lacrosse comp

LACROSSE Australia’s under fifteen junior national tournament is to be hosted at the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility in spring of 2023. The competition will go...

January 4, 2023

Research project for health partners

DEAKIN Rural Health and Grampians Health are partnering on a research project, aiming to improve the region’s healthcare through evidence-based practice. As part of a...

January 3, 2023

Tips on staying sun safe this summer

THERE may not have been consistent sunny days so far this summer, but it’s important to remember to be sun safe on the days...

January 3, 2023

Wall of mirrors for Warriors

THE Southern Warriors Karate Club have received another financial boost to support the development of their Doveton Street home base. A HomeSolution Helping Hand grant...

December 31, 2022

Student’s tangled canvas resonates

VISUAL artist Mairin Briody has been awarded RMIT University’s Mary Oliphant Prize. The painter and graduating student’s work, The Resonance of a Tangle, was named...

December 30, 2022

New look for old world bakery

AFTER a refurbishment, Sovereign Hill restaurant the New York Bakery reopened last month with a fresh look, and menu. The iconic lunch spot is now...

December 30, 2022

Adult ed advocate honoured in Asia

FEDERATION University’s Annette Foley has been awarded an honorary doctorate in education leadership. The associate professor is also the president of Adult Learning Australia and...

December 30, 2022

Service award for leader with a vision

GABRIEL Gervasoni has been recognised once again for his advocacy work throughout 2022 and beyond, receiving Vision Australia’s Youth Service Award. The 22-year-old disability and...

December 27, 2022

Lane art unpacking colonial ideas

COLONIALISM is explored in the latest public installation by artist Bratdevi. The former journalist’s exhibition of collage, mixed media pieces, and writing, Stuck in the...

December 26, 2022

Scenic riders to celebrate the year

BALLARAT Scenic Cyclists are set to celebrate another twelve months of seeing the city, and the state, on two wheels. Their annual President’s Ride will...

December 24, 2022

Faiths united for peace on earth

BALLARAT Interfaith Network members come from many diverse backgrounds, but they are united in wishing locals a joyful, safe, and peaceful festive season. The Salvation...

December 23, 2022

Songs set the night alight

BALLARAT Carols by Candlelight returned last Sunday, delighting crowds at Mars Stadium and getting everyone into the festive spirit as the sun went down. The...

December 23, 2022

Memorial garden officially named

ALFREDTON’S Garden of the Grieving Mother has been officially named, with a sign funded by the Arch of Victory-Avenue of Honour Committee installed last...

December 23, 2022

A caffeinated Christmas morning

FOR the sixth year, Johnny Alloo and FIKA Coffee Brewers staff will serve coffees on Christmas morning for a good cause. The Berry Street Christmas...

December 23, 2022

Theatre companies take a bow

LOCAL amateur theatre companies were in the spotlight earlier this month at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. Ballarat Lyric Theatre’s Tristan Harris received...

December 23, 2022

RoadNats recon for young riders

ATHLETES within the FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport’s cycling stream have taken part in an annual tradition this month. A RoadNats recon session was held...

December 21, 2022

Doc says goodbye to general practice

IN the late-1970s, a young Dr Liz Moore decided to leave Melbourne to complete her intern years in regional Victoria. Although she was told she’d...

December 19, 2022

TAFE’s best get excellence nods

FEDERATION TAFE staff and students have been highlighted at two prestigious awards nights this month. At the Golden Plate Awards, certificate III in commercial cookery...

December 19, 2022

Electro beats will let you shake it till you make it

TWO nights before Christmas, local DJ duo Sweat Dreams are set to give an early gift to electronic music lovers. They’ll be on the decks...

December 18, 2022

Village gift house feeling festive

IF supporting local makers is high on your Christmas list this December, the Buninyong Gift House has you covered. Based in one half of the...