About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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

September 1, 2022

Sparx flying at squash and racquetball

AS members of the Ballarat Squash and Racquetball Association works to grow the popularity of their sport, they’re also building up the skills of...

August 30, 2022

Collective to lead fest of art and fun

AS the Ballarat Mental Health Collective prepares to mark Mental Health Month in October, they’re organising a series of creative and fun community events. BMHC...

August 29, 2022

Catch-ups mean carers aren’t alone

AN informal conversation and support group has been established for the carers of people living with dementia. A sub-group of the Bigger Hearts Dementia Alliance,...

August 27, 2022

Little bears and badges have big impact

SUPPORTING the bereaved families of fallen servicepeople since the early-twentieth century, Legacy continues to offer financial and social assistance to those in their care. Residents...

August 27, 2022

Mentors sought to change young lives

MENTORING organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers to support young people across the region. Information sessions for adults interested in contributing to the...

August 26, 2022

Workshop about writing winning grants

IF your grassroots group or organisation is interested in applying for a City of Ballarat Community Impact Grant, you might like to drop into...

August 26, 2022

Bike program grows with kind gift

KIM Bott and Clare Quick set up their terrarium business Grow Kind with the philosophy of giving back to the community where they could. A...

August 26, 2022

Bridge Market a project for Rotary

IN partnership with The Bridge Mall Business Association, the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast have become the new managers of the monthly Bridge Market. The...

August 25, 2022

Redan footy trainer rewarded

LONG-time junior trainer Daryl Mewett has been recognised with a Toyota AFL National Volunteer Award for his service to Redan Football Netball Club. For decades,...

August 25, 2022

Yong’s golden story on stage

THE premiere of Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s new original Australian play will be staged at Civic Hall this weekend. Yong is a one-hour performance which...

August 25, 2022

All abilities on stage at South Street

THE Royal South Street Society eisteddfod will stage their All Abilities Performing Arts competition in the coming days. To be held at the Ballarat Specialist...

August 25, 2022

Striving to serve junior tennis

DUNNSTOWN Tennis Club is seeking to enter junior players into the Buninyong & District Tennis Association competition this spring and summer. The club has not...

August 24, 2022

Historic battle to be remembered

THE Air Force Association Ballarat Branch is remembering the Battle for Australia this weekend. The 2022 Battle for Australia Weekend is an acknowledgment of the servicepeople...

August 22, 2022

Y seeks to score b-ball coaches

IF you’ve got an understanding of the game of basketball and a desire to support others in the community, Y Ballarat South needs your...

August 21, 2022

Kids club an intro to coding

AN after-school activity for kids in Buninyong is aiming to provide positive screen time. Run by Ballarat Libraries, Code Club is held at the Buninyong...

August 20, 2022

Lucas Girls learn from crafter

EACH month, the Lucas Past Employees Association gets together at the Redan Football Club hall, and occasionally they welcome a guest speaker. The latest visitor...

August 20, 2022

Help protect the lake’s own otter

THE Australian Platypus Conservancy is aiming to work with community members to protect Lake Wendouree’s rakali population. APC director, biologist Geoff Williams, has been studying...

August 19, 2022

Hope blooms this Daffodil Day

AS the thirty-sixth Daffodil Day approaches on Thursday, 25 August, those who have been touched by cancer are encouraging the community to support the...

August 19, 2022

Students’ trade skills put to the test

THE 2022 WorldSkills Regional Competition is coming to town from this month, with Federation TAFE playing the role of host. Seeking to achieve recognition as...

August 19, 2022

Green Fest going for gold

BALLARAT Action Climate Coop and Food is Free’s Green Fest has been named a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022. Up for gold in...

August 18, 2022

Statewide code aims to protect workers

A VICTORIAN Fair Jobs Code was launched by the State Government in Ballarat last week. The new policy was announced by Minister for Industry Support...

August 18, 2022

Push for safer cars for young drivers

ONE hundred and fifty young regional drivers are being sought to take part in the State’s unsafe2safe trial. The program’s aim is to get drivers...

August 18, 2022

Race walker wins top Academy award

RACEWALKING continues to leave its footprints in Ballarat’s rich elite sporting history. Seventeen-year-old Fraser Saunder was named the WestVic Academy of Sport’s Athlete of the...

August 14, 2022

Square showcases wintry works

WALK through a Winter Wonderland when you visit the latest art exhibition at Barkly Square this month. Ten members of the Ballarat Society of Artists...

About: Edwina Williams

Posts by: Edwina Williams

Sparx flying at squash and racquetball

Collective to lead fest of art and fun

Catch-ups mean carers aren’t alone

Little bears and badges have big impact

Mentors sought to change young lives

Workshop about writing winning grants

Bike program grows with kind gift

Bridge Market a project for Rotary

Redan footy trainer rewarded

Yong’s golden story on stage

All abilities on stage at South Street

Striving to serve junior tennis

Historic battle to be remembered

Y seeks to score b-ball coaches

Kids club an intro to coding

Lucas Girls learn from crafter

Help protect the lake’s own otter

Hope blooms this Daffodil Day

Students’ trade skills put to the test

Green Fest going for gold

Statewide code aims to protect workers

Push for safer cars for young drivers

Race walker wins top Academy award

Square showcases wintry works

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