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

November 3, 2022

Hop to it for tiny patients

HOP Temple’s annual mini-fun run, the Hopathon, will take place this weekend for a good cause. Funds raised by the 600-metre run or walk along...

November 3, 2022

Festival of light on stage

CELEBRATE Diwali with the Ballarat Indian Association this weekend, as they host a colourful evening of performance, food, and family fun in Mount Helen. The...

October 31, 2022

Monologue goes global

ACTOR Tabitha Rickard has reached the global finals of the World Monologue Games. Set to perform on Saturday, 26 November at 9pm, Rickard will contest...

October 30, 2022

Make and mingle at the framers

SIT, chat, and create at Ballarat Society of Artists’ latest social space. Their Art at the Framers evenings run once a month at Accent Framing,...

October 29, 2022

Get gardening this SpringFest

THE Avalon Nursery Spring Garden at SpringFest is set to have something for very gardener or plant lover to enjoy. Based opposite the Gatekeepers Cottage,...

October 29, 2022

Labor pledges reserve refresh

BROWN Hill Recreation Reserve will get a freshen up worth one million dollars if a State Labor government is re-elected next month. The green space...

October 28, 2022

Pulford to pull out of politics

SENIOR minister and Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, will not recontest her seat in the upcoming State election. The Minister for Employment, Innovation, Medical...

October 28, 2022

Libs pitch big in city’s west

THE Liberal party has pledged to build a Ballymanus Regional Hospital for Ballarat’s west, should they form government after next month’s State election. Worth $200...

October 28, 2022

Early parenting centre on the way

WORKS are underway in Lucas to build a new Ballarat Early Parenting Centre. Funded by the State Government, the facility will be operated by Grampians...

October 28, 2022

Better access at Barkly Square

BALLARAT East community hub Barkly Square is set to become much more accessible to everyone. Operator BGT is set to receive a $100,000 grant to...

October 28, 2022

Forty years of friendship

A CELEBRATION of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens’ achievements was held at the Mining Exchange last week, marking the organisation’s fortieth anniversary. More than...

October 28, 2022

Big Bash back at Eastern Oval

A FESTIVAL of Weber Women's Big Bash League cricket will be held in Ballarat this weekend. Over four matches between Saturday, 29 and Monday 31...

October 28, 2022

Get a taste of touch footy

YOUNG people interested in trying a new sport may find their next hobby at Russell Square. Ballarat Touch Football Association’s six-week junior skills program is...

October 28, 2022

Tennis skills served to juniors

BUNINYONG and District Tennis Association and Meredith Tennis Club are leading a junior Orange Ball program for another year. Aimed at children aged six and...

October 28, 2022

Ballarat and district golf results for 28 October

Ballarat Golf Club Sunday, 23 October - Open stableford 1st - J Adriaans 24/38 - 2nd - M Cain 9/35 Ball Rundown - J McErvale 18/34 -...

October 27, 2022

Private village gardens open to visitors

THE gates to private properties will be swung open this weekend, as Open Gardens Buninyong returns for 2022. Five of the village’s house gardens, from...

October 27, 2022

Public meeting spotlighting safety

RESIDENTS and local leaders are encouraged to attend a public meeting at the Ballarat Welcome Centre next week, focused on community safety. Hosted by Ballarat...

October 25, 2022

Lecture focused on goldfields children

SOVEREIGN Hill’s annual Weston Bate Memorial Lecture is set for next week and will look at the history of children’s institutions on the goldfields. To...

October 24, 2022

Walking home for children in need

THROUGHOUT Children’s Week, you might see a walking group wearing matching white t-shirts at Lake Wendouree. The Salvation Army’s Karinya Support Services staff, including Louise...

October 24, 2022

Musical gems of the Baroque era

MUSIC by JS Bach will be performed by the Melbourne Bach Choir, Melbourne Baroque Orchestra, and soloists in Ballarat. Conducted by Rick Prakhoff, Baroque Gems...

October 23, 2022

A sense of style and confidence

NOT only does BGT’s Barkly Square have classrooms, offices, and community spaces, it has its own clothing wardrobe. Coordinated by Sue Jakob, the space houses...

October 22, 2022

School unveils symbol of peace

MAY peace prevail on earth. These words are written on a newly unveiled peace pole installed in the yard of Phoenix P-12 Community College’s grade...

October 22, 2022

Rewards for diverse artists

THE Ballarat Arts Foundation has awarded its latest round of grants to eight diverse performers and creators. At a ceremony at the Ballarat Tech School...

October 22, 2022

Sam sets sights on Spring Street

AFTER fourteen years as a City of Ballarat councillor, Samantha McIntosh is standing for State Parliament as the Liberal candidate for Wendouree. If elected, she...