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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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April 9, 2022

A launch pad for local leaders

THE Committee for Ballarat’s 2022 community leadership program is underway and is aiming to support its latest cohort in shaping the city’s future. Future Shapers...

April 9, 2022

Studios open for creative conversation

CONTEMPORARY artists within the RAT Artspace collective are opening their studios to the public across the city this month. The initiative is led by Diokno...

April 9, 2022

High Tea to benefit hospital house

PUT on your Sunday best for the Begonia City High Tea at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall next month. Alfredton Rotary Club is leading the afternoon,...

April 8, 2022

Card Shop stalwarts mark their success

THIRTY-seven years’ worth of Ballarat Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop volunteers and supporters have gathered to celebrate the initiative’s long-term contribution to community organisations. During...

April 8, 2022

Talent and intrigue at youth art show

UP-and-coming young artists are presenting their work at Barkly Square within the National Youth Week Art Exhibition. Pieces by visual creatives of all levels and...

April 8, 2022

Foto festival unveils new CEO

OUTGOING director of the Warrnambool Art Gallery Vanessa Gerrans has been appointed as the Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s next CEO. Beginning the role later this...

April 8, 2022

Top acts back in the spotlight

YOUNG Ballarat talent treaded the boards of the Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse last week. Damascus College student Megan O’Beirne, and 2021 graduate Maya Tolliday, were...

April 7, 2022

Realistic training for nurses of the future

THE upgraded nurse training and simulation ward at Australian Catholic University’s Aquinas Campus officially opened last week. Designed to look and operate as a hospital...

April 7, 2022

New rail to get trams back on track

REPLACEMENT works on Lake Wendouree’s tram tracks between the Ballarat Tramway Museum and St Aidans Drive are underway. The $2.4 million upgrade of the BTM...

April 7, 2022

Back in time with the next generation

WESTERN United Academy midfielder Jordan Lauton was taken back in time last week, visiting his old primary school Lumen Christi. Lauton, and former Ballarat Grammar...

April 7, 2022

Shaq attack set for centre

AHEAD of this month’s 2022 Coles Express NBL1 South season start, the Ballarat Miners have announced a key name will join the club, with...

April 6, 2022

Music quiz to rock Civic Hall

FOR more than a decade, new episodes of music quiz show RocKwiz tested and entertained Australian television viewers. Presented by Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis,...

April 5, 2022

Sunday groovers singing for joy

SUNDAYS are a groovin’ good time at Saint Peter and Paul's Church in Buninyong. Community members who love to sing are invited to a monthly...

April 5, 2022

For the love of reading

IN a month’s time, Clunes will be at its bookish best as the historic town’s famous literary festival returns. The iconic Fraser Street will be...

April 4, 2022

Empowering leaders to step up

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat has launched a series of seasonal events that are encouraging community members to connect and to get involved with...

April 3, 2022

Making music and feeling fulfilled

ARE you a musician interested in joining a community band? Well, the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band have an opportunity for you and are hosting an...

April 3, 2022

Music scene movin’ on up

A NEW studio space in the centre of the city is set to nurture music production, and creative connections. Upstairs Music has been founded by...

April 3, 2022

Resilient, energised and excited for life

TANYA Butterworth’s youngest child Mackenzie is an energetic four-year-old who loves playing at the park, jumping in muddy puddles, going to the carnival, and...

April 2, 2022

The human stories of Ballarat’s Anzacs

THE Ballarat Anzacs exhibition will be presented in the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Heritage Reading Room in April. Opening this Monday, Arch of Victory-Avenue of Honour...

April 2, 2022

Renewing a 100-year-old connection

THE long-awaited centenary celebration of the 1921 Mannibadar Soldier Settlement was held last Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of people including children and descendants of original settlers,...

April 1, 2022

STEM experiments a sweet success

BALLARAT Tech School's 2022 Girls in STEM program got underway this week, empowering secondary students to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and...

April 1, 2022

A-League to Morshead Park

BALLARAT Regional Soccer Facility at Morshead Park will host its first ever A-League Men match. The contest between Western United and Wellington Phoenix will be...

March 31, 2022

Plans for hub at Royal Park

AS the election approaches, Royal Park stakeholders and the City of Ballarat are lobbying the State Government for funds to establish the Buninyong Community...

March 31, 2022

New vision for Eureka Mums

A NEW strategic direction has been announced for family support charity Eureka Mums. CEO Ruth Holdaway said the organisation has reviewed their Eureka, St Kilda,...