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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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September 11, 2022

Actor takes monologue to world stage

AUSTRALIA’S team at the World Monologue Games’ September regional finals will include a local voice. Actor Tabitha Rickard is submitting a video performance of an...

September 11, 2022

Painters connecting to nature

IN the Ballarat area, there are one hundred and twenty rare and endangered indigenous plants. To draw attention to these species, and the need for...

September 10, 2022

Governance help for grassroots groups

COMMUNITY groups with an aim to improve and strengthen their governance and make their operations sustainable have a new resource at Ballarat East Neighbourhood...

September 10, 2022

Teaching youth skills for life

FORMERLY called Things No One Told You, an updated version of The Y Ballarat’s free Lifeskills Program will soon return for people aged fifteen...

September 9, 2022

Students serve sweet STEM ideas

BALLARAT Tech School and Mars Wrigley have been working together to empower secondary students to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Year...

September 8, 2022

Funding mental health skills for life

FRIENDS of India Network’s 2022 charity cricket match and black-tie gala dinner have been successful in raising funds for the Ballarat and District Suicide...

September 8, 2022

Cafs up for child protection awards

NATIONAL Child Protection Week runs until this Saturday, and one organisation supporting children and families has lots to celebrate. Cafs staff and the programs they...

September 8, 2022

Arguing to victory for the ABC

THE grand finals of the Royal South Street Society’s debating competition were held on Monday afternoon, with students arguing on topics relating to the...

September 8, 2022

Ffrosty rider hot on the trot

THE Paris Paralympics may still be a couple of years away, but it’s likely the Ballarat region will be taking a keen interest in...

September 8, 2022

Youth pair to national soccer champs

TWO of Ballarat City Football Club’s young soccer stars are on their way to Coffs Harbour this month after being selected to compete in...

September 7, 2022

Uniting regional basketball fans

NATIONAL Basketball League action returns to Selkirk Stadium tomorrow night as Melbourne United play a pre-season game against Brisbane Bullets. United coach Dean Vickerman said...

September 7, 2022

Open garden going for growth

IF you’ve ever driven past the Lucas Community Garden but never stopped to take a closer look, this weekend is the ideal opportunity. Members of...

September 7, 2022

Durie dropping by display village

CALLING all Backyard Blitz fans... Celebrity landscape gardener and television presenter Jamie Durie is on his way to Lucas. As part of the next Lucas...

September 6, 2022

Much to see and saw at wood show

WOODIES rejoice, as the 2022 Ballarat Wood and Craft Show is set for the showgrounds’ main pavilion next weekend. The annual showcase by the Ballarat...

September 6, 2022

Springing to action in Sparrow Ground

AS the warmer weather starts to return, so do community working bees, and two are coming up this month in Canadian. The Friends of local...

September 5, 2022

Help kids stay water-safe in summer

VICSWIM is encouraging friendly, active people to train as a swim teacher, surf or inland lifesaver for free, ahead of summer. Those who take part...

September 4, 2022

Good vibes only at Hydrant

HYDRANT Food Hall is set to fill with Good Vibes; an evening of music and food planned for Saturday week. Organiser and musician Dave Myers,...

September 4, 2022

Talking about Ballarat’s innovators

THE innovative minds and products of the local area are set to be put under the microscope during the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s September series...

September 3, 2022

New wheels for learner fleet

LEARNER drivers within the Ballarat Foundation-run L2P mentor program will be able to strengthen their on-road skills in a brand-new car. Community Bank Buninyong has...

September 2, 2022

Alley a hoot for car boots

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat South has been leading the Ballarat Market at the Showgrounds for more than four decades, but the Sunday tradition...

September 1, 2022

Young activist to contest Eureka

AT November’s State Election, the renamed seat of Eureka will be contested by Victorian Greens candidate Sam McColl. Mr McColl is a young LGBTQIA+ and...

September 1, 2022

Action underway to repair Avenues

RESTORATION of the Ballarat East and Tourello Avenues of Honour has begun. The works are being undertaken by the City of Ballarat, with more than...

September 1, 2022

Producers equipped for agritourism

BALLARAT Regional Tourism’s recent Artisan Experience Development Program has aimed to get Central Highlands-based producers into agritourism. Former CEO of Food and Wine Victoria, Natalie...

September 1, 2022

New base for justice services

THE Ballarat Justice Service Centre has moved to a new home on Camp Street. Formerly around the corner on Mair Street, the centre has relocated...