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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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October 16, 2022

Get sporty at SpringFest

AS you wander the Lake Wendouree gardens precinct during SpringFest Ballarat, there’ll be lots to do and discover, including the interactive Sports Zone. Sponsored by...

October 16, 2022

Light, dark and the painted landscape

IMPRESSIONIST painters have been fascinated by the relationship of lightness and darkness for centuries. This theme is explored within visual artist Steve Sedgwick’s latest solo...

October 15, 2022

Tea amongst the blossom trees

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat’s third seasonal event celebrating the success of local women was held in a fitting spring location last weekend. Forty people,...

October 15, 2022

It’s goodbye, but not to gardening

NEXT time you attend the Begonia Festival, keep your eye out for an orange hybrid flower. This begonia, the Peter Marquand, was officially named last...

October 15, 2022

Ray stands for State seat

AT November’s State Election, the lower house seat of Eureka will be contested by independent candidate Michael Ray. A presenter with online outlet TheInformer and...

October 15, 2022

Grounding up the good stuff

GROUNDUP Coffee Recyclers has been named a small business and community finalist in the Frankie Magazine Good Stuff Awards 2022. Founded in 2021, the sustainable...

October 14, 2022

All-abilities projects up for awards

TWO local events, and an open space, have been named Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards finalists. Solve Disability Solutions lead local Freedom Wheels bike...

October 14, 2022

Pick-up a book at Eureka

BOOK borrowing for readers in Ballarat East has just become more convenient and accessible. The Ballarat Research Hub at the Eureka Centre can now be...

October 14, 2022

Knights to clash at castle

SOME of the world’s best displays of jousting will be on show at Kryal Castle this weekend. Knights will clash over four rounds of action,...

October 14, 2022

Fresh facility for headspace

THE refurbished home of youth mental health service headspace Ballarat was officially reopened last Monday afternoon. Based on Camp Street, the old building has been...

October 14, 2022

Falcons swoop up national gold

FEDERATION University is home some of Australia’s best women’s university basketball and netball teams. At the recent UniSport Nationals in Perth, the Falcons won division...

October 14, 2022

State success for Sovereign team

THE technique, enthusiasm, and confidence of Sovereign Calisthenic College performers has seen them achieve at the recent Calisthenics Victoria State Championships in Melbourne. Aged between...

October 13, 2022

A whippy weekend in the village

SPRING’S sunny days call for a family outing... and an ice-cream. The next Lucas Display Village Great Big Challenge afternoon is coming up this weekend...

October 12, 2022

Fighting fires for five decades

FOLLOWING in his father’s volunteer footsteps, Alwyn Parker joined the Smythesdale Fire Brigade at sixteen years old. Almost 55 years later, Mr Parker doesn’t just...

October 11, 2022

Rallying around engine machinery

HISTORICAL engineering will be showcased at the airport later this month with the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society hosting a Best of Ballarat...

October 11, 2022

Fest full of glee and surprise

THE Ballarat Cabaret Festival is back, and there’s a range of live performances set for the Mechanics’ Institute next month. For a second year, cabaret...

October 10, 2022

Foodie fun as fest goes regional

A TEN-day regional edition of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will showcase the tastes of Ballarat next month. Festival directors have partnered with the...

October 9, 2022

Wisdom for the next generation

WORKSHOPS aiming to encourage and nurture self-discovery are coming to the Lucas Community Hub. Designed for young people aged 16 to 30 interested in personal...

October 8, 2022

Got wrinkles? Got stories

WHAT tales could the lines on your face tell? The visual art of paper portrait sculptor Ro Bancroft and the complementary poetry of her partner,...

October 8, 2022

Bag up a bit of happiness

THE Y Ballarat’s staff will aim to pack and distribute two hundred gift bundles of goodies for underprivileged youth this upcoming festive season. Giving initiative,...

October 7, 2022

Lake cruises go full steam ahead

IT’S time to hit the water with Golden City Paddle Steamer tours back on Lake Wendouree after a winter break. From October to April, 40-minute...

October 6, 2022

Group to direct town’s traffic issues

A NEW community road safety committee will be set up in Buninyong aiming to develop ideas to reduce road risk along the Midland Highway...

October 6, 2022

Big grant for LOUD Space

A LOUD Space wellbeing program has been boosted by an Australia Post Community Grant. The eight-month-long initiative of LOUD Fence is designed to support and...

October 6, 2022

Young athlete a quintuple threat

WHAT was your favourite sport to play, or compete at, as a young person? Ballarat Grammar student Zoe Addinsall doesn’t just love five sports, she’s...

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