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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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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...

July 28, 2022

Footy for Fiona kicks goals

WHILE blue and yellow, and red and white uniforms brought their regular footy colour to Marty Busch Reserve last Sunday, there was also a...

July 28, 2022

Seniors on-court for social tourney

THE Victorian Seniors’ Tennis Tournament was hosted by Ballarat Indoor Tennis Centre last week. Sixty-three players from across the state and New South Wales, all...

July 28, 2022

Foundation backs community groups

OVER seventy-four thousand dollars’ worth of grants were distributed to community organisations by the Ballarat Foundation last week. Twelve groups received support for the delivery...

July 28, 2022

Council calls for bus review

THE City of Ballarat council is calling for a review of the region’s public bus network by the State Government and wants to see...

July 28, 2022

Time to dive into short-course champs

THE 2022 Victorian Country Short-Course Swimming Championships will be held at the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre this weekend. Hosted by the Midlands District Amateur...

July 28, 2022

Carroll the gold standard at Nationals

TABLE tennis player Rory Carroll has returned to Ballarat a triple-gold medallist following the 2022 Table Tennis Australia National Championships in Caloundra, Queensland. The Team...

July 27, 2022

Interfaith forum about death and donation

A COMMUNITY forum this weekend will explore death, sanctity of the human body, and blood, organ, and tissue donation. Presented by the Ballarat Interfaith Network,...

July 26, 2022

Rotary book sale returns

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat East is turning to a new chapter as they prepare to host their first book sale in two years. To...

July 23, 2022

CWA crossing up cultures

MEMBERS of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria are focused on so much more than what goes on in their home region. The Ballarat District...

July 23, 2022

Pinarc seeks special volunteer skills

IF you’re a passionate person with special skills to share, have a desire to empower others, and want to make a difference, you’re just...

July 22, 2022

Coffee blend a golden brew

EVERY year or two, Karon Farm Coffee enters an Australian roasting competition to get feedback on the company’s blends. So, after recently competing in the...

July 21, 2022

Bus operator’s contract renewed

BALLARAT’S public buses will continue to be run by CDC Victoria for the next decade. The transport operator recently had their regional bus service contract...

July 21, 2022

A fantastic move to plastic

SINCE launching last year, GroundUp has been collecting cafe coffee waste and food scraps and taking it to growers for composting with the aim...

July 21, 2022

Local talent heads to world stage

THE Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club name will make its way to France from next week, with two BMX riders ready to burst from the...

July 20, 2022

Run out to raise money for Winter Appeal

IF you enjoy heading out for a Sunday jog, a challenging fun run for a good cause is taking off this weekend in a...

July 19, 2022

Get your fitness glow on

YOU’VE likely heard of Christmas in July, but one local fitness business is mixing that concept up. Smythesdale’s GenkiFIT is leading a ‘Fitness in July’...

July 19, 2022

A window into a crafty community

THE Linton and District Craft Group have partnered with the owner of a local shop space to spotlight the area’s creative talent. An ongoing display...

July 18, 2022

Councillors get big pay rises

ALL Golden Plains Shire councillors have taken the full amount of an allowance increase determined by Victorian Independent Renumeration Tribunal. Councillor allowances are essentially pay...

July 15, 2022

Backspace a place of worship

EACH time Minaal Lawn walks into an art gallery, or a Hindu temple, she feels a similar sense of contentment. Expanding on this feeling, the...