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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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June 7, 2024

Football fun at a slower pace

SOCCER usually isn't a low-impact sport, but Ballarat Walking Football is bucking the trend. On Mondays from 1pm to 2pm, at Selkirk Stadium, people are...

June 7, 2024

Amplifying guitar history

AN Australian exclusive exhibition coming to the Art Gallery of Ballarat (AGB) later this year will be music to the ears of guitar lovers. Medieval...

June 5, 2024

Shoot hoops, learn new skills

FOR children needing to burn off some energy and learn some new skills during the mid-year school holidays, Basketball Ballarat has an opportunity. The Ballarat...

June 1, 2024

The people behind palliative care

AT the conclusion of National Palliative Care Week, a Ballarat Hospice Care patient has reflected on his experiences. Mike Chennell is receiving palliative care following...

May 31, 2024

Colour and life to brighten the night

THE much-anticipated return of White Night Ballarat is only one sleep away. The free community event, which sees the city's heritage buildings become canvases for...

May 31, 2024

Masterful efforts on the water

BALLARAT athletes made a big splash at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships on Lake Barrington, Tasmania, earlier in May. Over four days of racing, narrow...

May 31, 2024

VR experience for parasite prevention

PARASITES and how to prevent them is the focus of a new virtual reality experience co-developed in Ballarat Federation University veterinary bioscience researcher Dr Sarah...

May 31, 2024

Cancer research fellowship honours Irene

A NEW fellowship at Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute has been established with an aim to contribute to the development of a treatment breakthrough. The...

May 31, 2024

Bee queen accepts golden award

YENDON'S Fiona Chambers is buzzing after her local bee charity was awarded an international honour. The Wheen Bee Foundation CEO was presented with a Golden...

May 31, 2024

Plan for social, affordable housing

A DRAFT Social and Affordable Housing Action Plan has been made public by the City of Ballarat. Municipal officers are seeking residents' feedback about how...

May 28, 2024

Grant boosts hive of activity

HIVEMIND Community Apiary has been awarded an Australia Post People of Post community grant. The social and therapeutic beekeeping organisation, which aims to support young...

May 27, 2024

First peoples’ story on Supercars stage

A TOUCH of Wadawurrung culture will feature in the 2024 Supercars Indigenous Round. At the Darwin Triple Crown in Mid-June, the Bendix Racing Camaro driven...

May 26, 2024

The life behind the Alloo name

WHEN you hear 'Johnny Alloo,' you might be like many people in Ballarat who associate the name with a local cafe. But it stems far...

May 25, 2024

New trails to trek in Wooky park

TWO new shared trails have been completed in the northern part of Woowookarung Regional Park. Over the last two years, the Fern Loop and Cherry...

May 24, 2024

Walking together for reconciliation

NATIONAL Reconciliation Week will begin this Monday 27 May, with the theme of Now More than Ever. The annual week is held to remind broader...

May 24, 2024

Kids power up their pedalling

THE fourth iteration of Ballarat-Sebastopol Cycling Club's Power2Pedal children's bike education program has been delivered. Taking place at the closed section of the Victoria Park...

May 24, 2024

Grounds work on track at greyhound club

BALLARAT Greyhound Racing Club is one of a few Greyhound Racing Victoria-aligned groups taking part in a new track maintenance training program. An Australian-first initiative...

May 24, 2024

Curtain down until spring

SIX more weeks have been added onto the expected date of completion for Her Majesty's Theatre's accessibility and safety works. In a letter to the...

May 24, 2024

Karate kids succeed at nationals

NINETEEN Southern Warriors Martial Arts athletes competed at the SO-Kyokushin Nationals at Minto Indoor Sports Centre in New South Wales this month. Dojo operator Camilla...

May 24, 2024

Projections challenge typical monuments

FAMILIAR multicultural faces are being projected onto trees in the middle of Sturt Street each night throughout Ballarat Heritage Festival. Wadawurrung man Barry Gilson, Greek...

May 24, 2024

Celebrating volunteers

A LONG list of local not-for-profit organisations are beneficiaries of the Federal Government's 2023 to 2024 Volunteer Grants round. About $66,000 is being shared by...

May 23, 2024

Choirs to raise church roof

THE Ballarat Singers alongside members of the Bigger Hearts Choir will be raising the roof at York Street Church of Christ this weekend as...

May 20, 2024

Debut novel an original tale

AUTHOR Paula Gleeson will release her debut novel in two weeks and celebrate the achievement with a book talk at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Original...

May 18, 2024

Discover city’s booze-fuelled birth

A WALKING – and drinking – tour focused on the historic relationship between Ballarat and alcohol is part of this year's Heritage Festival program. The...