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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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February 11, 2024

Fest for all colours of the rainbow

A BIANNUAL LGBTIQA+ arts and culture festival is returning this season with the theme of empowerment. Summer Frolic is set for Thursday 22 to Sunday...

February 11, 2024

Story continues with second novel

NOT long after Heather Whitford Roche released her first historical fiction novel, Finding Eliza in 2018, lots of her readers wanted to know, ‘what...

February 10, 2024

Great women to be celebrated

BALLARAT is home to many people working and volunteering with an aim of making their community a better place to live. As part of acknowledging...

February 9, 2024

Plan to pave new pathways

THE state of, or lack of footpaths across Ballarat is a topic more often hot than not. As a way of dealing with the issue...

February 9, 2024

Service staff named top solvers

CITY of Ballarat customer service staff have been acknowledged at the Snap Send Solve 2023 Solver of the Year Awards. Snap Send Solve is a...

February 9, 2024

Silver medallists net world qualification

YOUNG athletes have put Futsal Ballarat on the world map, with success at the recent 2024 Gold Coast International Futsal Cup. The club’s under 10...

February 9, 2024

Guard leaves Brisbane for Ballarat

A CAPITAL city basketballer is shifting to a regional centre for the 2024 NBL1 South Season. Former Brisbane Capitals guard Nicholas Stoddart has signed on...

February 8, 2024

Fresh take on controversial play

OPEN-air Shakespearean storytelling returns to the Buninyong Botanic Gardens this summer. A cast of 27 Bard in Buninyong players of all ages are to perform...

February 8, 2024

Sporting hub set for Mount Xavier

AS the Sisters of Mercy Ballarat East prepare to sell the land they own on Mount Xavier, their tenant of more than 70 years,...

February 7, 2024

Expo energetic about smart living

THIS year marks the tenth anniversary edition of the Smart Living Expo at Royal Park in Buninyong. At a time when there’s claims of corporate...

February 7, 2024

Bringing the bohemian to Ballan

AN inaugural event coming to Ballan in mid-February is offering a chance for women to give back to themselves. About 750 people are expected at...

February 5, 2024

Tips for tradies at network brekky

TRADESPEOPLE seeking up-to-date information on industry changes and legislation, and to connect with likeminded colleagues, are invited to a drive-through breakfast. Hosted by Commerce Ballarat...

February 5, 2024

Uni and CSIRO fuel tractor research

THE Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is working with researchers at Federation University on a new agricultural emissions project. In collaboration with Foton Mobility,...

February 5, 2024

Volunteering that bears fruit

WITH the region’s fruit trees bearing the goods, not-for-profit The Hidden Orchard needs some volunteer help. As this year’s 2024 fruit season is underway, president...

February 5, 2024

Connection and respite for carers

AN event to support foster caring families and children was recently hosted by welfare agency Cafs at accommodation and outdoor recreation venue Cave Hill...

February 4, 2024

Etching a journey of the heart

FOLLOW the path printmaker Hyunju Kim has taken throughout her artistic career with a visit to her next solo exhibition. Kim said Heart’s Journey, to...

February 2, 2024

In the swing for access to sport

GOLFERS of all levels are invited to take part in the annual Lachie’s Legacy golf day at Mount Xavier Golf Club this month with...

February 2, 2024

Begonia festival program revealed

THE seventy-second Ballarat Begonia Festival is approaching, and the City of Ballarat officially launched the campaign in the lead-up to the event on Wednesday...

February 2, 2024

Rest and relief for assistance dogs

A DEDICATED place for assistance dogs to rest and have some relief is now accessible in the centre of Ballarat. Established on the Doveton Street...

February 2, 2024

Beating back-to-school stress

AS students start their new school year, headspace Ballarat staff are offering mental health and wellbeing tips to help young people settle in calmly. Term...

February 2, 2024

Going the distance for body and mind

RUNNER Alex Brown will take on the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon in July for a cause close to his heart. A former finance professional, now...

February 2, 2024

Miners’ spirits lift with a Kraker signing

ANOTHER spirited basketballer has joined the Ballarat Miners Women for the 2024 Mitsubishi NBL1 South Season. Wisconsin import and guard Mehryn Kraker is coming from...

January 28, 2024

Pilot project helps comic take off

YOUNG stand-up comedian Erin Almeida will make her mark on the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival as part of a split bill supporting up-and-comers. The...

January 27, 2024

Radio fest to ham it up

ALL things radiocommunications and electronics are coming to the Ballarat Airport. Ballarat Amateur Radio Group’s annual Hamvention, which operates much like a swap meet, is...

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