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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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August 12, 2022

Six-minutes in the spotlight for charity

THREE charitable organisations are set to benefit from a new crowdfunding event driven by the Ballarat Foundation. Hosted by ABC Radio Melbourne’s Jacinta Parsons, Pitch...

August 12, 2022

New 50-year water strategy released

CENTRAL Highlands Water’s new Urban Water Strategy has mapped out the organisation’s plans for the next fifty years of service provision throughout the growing...

August 11, 2022

Service to Ballarat celebrated

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat has named community members Voi Williams and Nicole Bartlett as Paul Harris Fellows. The Club has recognised the women for...

August 11, 2022

Records break at short course champs

THE Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association and Ballarat Gold Swimming Club recently hosted the Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships, and it was a...

August 10, 2022

Big fun at Lucas challenge days

Juicy offering with Great Big Boost Juice Challenge FOOD, fun, games, and entertainment is bringing excitement to Lucas Display Village during a series of Great...

August 9, 2022

Time to talk news and current affairs

THE Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s latest cultural group is aiming to cater to those with a keen interest in news and current affairs. To be held...

August 8, 2022

Local NSW flood relief effort rolls on

MEREDITH Transit’s Dale McIntyre has donated a bus to flood victims in north-east New South Wales. Mr McIntyre had planned to advertise and sell the...

August 8, 2022

Foundation funds raising guide dogs

THE Ballarat-based Petspiration Foundation is aiming to improve the independence of people with blindness or low vision through a month-long fundraising campaign. This August, the...

August 6, 2022

Fun paintings and quirky people

TAKE a wander by the water when you step into Art Space Ballarat this month with acrylic painter Peter Hughes Swaddle’s solo exhibition, Where...

August 6, 2022

What’s up now, Doc?

IN 1978, a young Dr Andrew Brommeyer arrived in Ballarat to work as a medical intern. Becoming one of the city’s general practitioners two years...

August 5, 2022

Concerns over state of city’s other lake

COMMUNITY concerns have been raised regarding the City of Ballarat’s maintenance of Lake Esmond’s surrounds. The steps to the upper park are eroded, picnic tables...

August 5, 2022

Wellness footy round returns for BRICC

EAST Point Football Netball Club led another Wellness Round of football recently, raising nearly three thousand dollars for the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre...

August 4, 2022

Firies call for lifesaving rescue gear

PROFESSIONAL firefighters in Ballarat are lobbying State Minister for Emergency Services, Jaclyn Symes, to boost the region’s heavy technical rescue capabilities. Fire Rescue Victoria’s Luke...

August 4, 2022

140 years of North Ballarat footy

CAN you hear the Roosters crowing from the Northern Oval? That sound is North Ballarat Football Netball Club marking their 140th anniversary. Angela Carey has been...

August 4, 2022

Survive and thrive this Business Fest

THE B31 Ballarat Business Festival is back this month with a calendar of events aiming to support enterprises to not just survive but thrive...

August 4, 2022

Grant to boost health and wellbeing

STUDENTS at Woodmans Hill Secondary College will have more sports resources and opportunities to get active with the help of a new State funding...

August 1, 2022

Does the Shire need a deputy-mayor?

A RECENT more than one-hundred per cent pay rise for the position of Golden Plains Shire deputy-mayor has raised questions about the future of...

July 29, 2022

Gekko strikes golden partnership

WENDOUREE-based mining equipment producer Gekko Systems are aiming to make mineral processing more sustainable through a new partnership. Gekko have signed a deal with Clean...

July 29, 2022

Week about giving a lifesaving gift

BRIAN Rowe enjoys his rural life in Smeaton, doing work around the farm, and getting involved with his local football-netball club, CFA and Landcare...

July 29, 2022

Whistle blows for 1000 games

BALLARAT Masters footballers formed a guard of honour as umpire Gary Greville jogged onto the Russell Square oval on Sunday. Greville marked his 1000th game...

July 29, 2022

Handy girls empowering women

THE international Thank You Small Business movement has reached Ballarat with local enterprise Handy Girl Australia celebrated. Offering home maintenance, gardening and cleaning services, the...

July 29, 2022

Community power hub switching off

THE Grampians Community Power Hub program has concluded after one year of operation. Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions were the hosts of the initiative,...

July 28, 2022

Vikings mark half-century of victory

IN 1972, nine junior boys turned up to the first training session of the brand-new Sebastopol Youth Club Soccer Team. This squad was the seed...

July 28, 2022

Funding sought for survivors’ memorial

LOCAL advocacy groups including LOUD Fence and Continuous Voices are lobbying for State and Federal funding support to establish the sculptural memorial for survivors...

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